Ministry Assessment and Planning Team

Background

The Mission Statement, Vision Statement, and Our Core Values were discerned by the M.A.P.P. Team (18-member Ministry Assessment and Planning Process Team) working through a process from December, 2008 through May 2009 (their work still continues). The MAPP Report was presented to the Administrative Council on May 27, 2009. The purpose of this web site to assist the congregation to understand, support, communicate, implement, and evaluate the recommendations of the MAPP Report. The Report spells out five Top Ministry Priorities (TMP#1 - TMP#5) listed below. Please use the links on this page to get more information. Please become involved as we seek, with God's help, to achieve our mission and vision. The Communication Team is coordinating communication of the vision.

Top Ministry Priority #1

TMP #1. We are uniting as one, with the help of the Holy Spirit, to passionately pursue God’s vision for our ministry and bring about healing and forgiveness in our congregation so that we can become all that He intends us to be.

Goals:

• General and Personal Perceptions on the Fruitful Congregation Survey for Vision above 60%, and activities above 40% by October 30 2010.
• Negative grumbling among people in the congregation has given way to positive talk and encouragement by October 30 2010

Co-Champions: Marcia Moulden, Rick Iverson

Action Steps, Owners, Target Dates, and Deliverables - found on the TMP #1 Page.

Top Ministry Priority #2

TMP #2. We are attracting and are effectively in ministry with young families, children, youth and young adults.

Goals:

• More than 20% higher than figures shown on Conference statistics for 2008 of youth (grades 7 -12) actively participating (at the 50% level or above) in church ministries by April 2010.

• More than 20% higher than 2008 level of children (infant to 6th grade) actively participating in church ministries by April 2010

• 50% annual increase in number of respondents to the Fruitful Congregation Survey younger than 35 in May 2010, 11 & 12. (21 in 2008 to 30 in 2010, to 45 in 2011 and 67 in 2012)

Co-Champions: Barb Coker, Jason Covert

Action Steps, Owners, Target Dates, and Deliverables - found on the TMP #2 Page.

Top Ministry Priority #3

TMP #3. We are worshiping together with passion, vitality, excellence and relevance for all generations.

Goals:

• More than 250 people attending vibrant contemporary worship service on average each week by year end 2011

• More than 170 people attending spirited traditional worship service on average by year end 2011

Co-Champions: Barry Witten, Marta Clugston

Action Steps, Owners, Target Dates, and Deliverables - found on the TMP #3 Page.

Top Ministry Priority #4

TMP #4. We are intentionally reaching out to the community in genuine love, service and witness.

Goals:

• Establish a local mission project by July 2009
• 50% increase in the number of people actively serving in missions and the number being served by missions by Sept. 2010.

Co-Champions: John Carter, Carolyn Grove

Action Steps, Owners, Target Dates, and Deliverables - found on the TMP #4 Page.

Top Ministry Priority #5

TMP #5. We are deliberately creating a welcoming atmosphere and follow-up process and integrating people into our fellowship.

Goals:

• Establish a comprehensive hospitality strategy and ministry team by August 2009
• At least 4 visiting households per week on average by year end 2011
• Retain at least 1 visiting household per week by year end 2011

Co-Champions: Monica Iverson, Ginny Kessler

Action Steps, Owners, Target Dates, and Deliverables - found on the TMP #5 Page.