In Nehemiah’s story we find “trail markers” to help us develop a vision for our future. A Holy Disatisfaction with our “rubble.” Time given to Serious Prayer. Are we at these points? Does our concern for the state of FUMC move us to intentional intercession for God’s Spirit to breath life and vision into our Governance Board and Church family? Nehemiah took the next step. It was Risk-Taking but necessary. He begins to make requests of one in a position of influence who could open doors of possibilities. Lastlly Nehemiah goes to Jerusalem and cultivates Shared-Ownership of the vision God has given him.