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Exploration of Merge Between Harbor NC and NCPC

Exploration of Merge Between Harbor NC and NCPC. Harbor NC and NCPC Task Force. Should we proceed?. MERGER EXPLORATION. Phase 1 Strategic Rationale: Should we merge?. Phase 2 Implementation: How we merge?.

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Exploration of Merge Between Harbor NC and NCPC

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  1. Exploration of Merge Between Harbor NC and NCPC Harbor NC and NCPC Task Force

  2. Should we proceed? MERGER EXPLORATION Phase 1 Strategic Rationale: Should we merge? Phase 2 Implementation: How we merge? • Phase 1 seeks to answer the question of whether Harbor NC and NCPC should merge • During this Phase, we will address key questions regarding merge and process this information with both churches • Target date to complete Phase 1 with good faith vote from both churches: End February/March 2013. • In the event that we move forward, Phase 2 will address the question of how we merge • During this phase, we will determine the best process for the merge • Target date for final vote and merge: June 2013

  3. Is it possible? Is it feasible? Is it desirable? Should we proceed? Phase 1 Strategic Rationale: Should we merge? PHASE 1 KEY QUESTIONS Source: Possible – Feasible – Desirable framework is from the book “Better Together” by Jim Tomberlin and Warren Bird

  4. Should we proceed? Is it possible? Phase 1 Strategic Rationale: Should we merge? PHASE 1 KEY QUESTIONS Key Questions Participants Deliverable (timing) • Is there unity of leadership, values, and theology? • Can this be done in a way that honors the Harbor wide movement (third leg of the stool)? • PK, DS and sessions • PK + relevant Harbor NC + Harbor reps • Shared mission, values, theology statement (Jan) • Clear plan for Harbor wide movement going forward (Dec 2012 completed) Source: Possible – Feasible – Desirable framework is from the book “Better Together” by Jim Tomberlin and Warren Bird

  5. Should we proceed? Is it feasible? Phase 1 Strategic Rationale: Should we merge? PHASE 1 KEY QUESTIONS Key Questions Participants Deliverable (timing) • What does the combined church look like? • Governance • DNA/culture of leadership, congregation • Worship services • Financial • Ministries • Presbytery • What are the potential “deal breakers” and can they be overcome? • Sessions of NCPC, Harbor NC and key leaders • Both sessions and key leaders • Plan that clearly lays out what the combined church would/could look like (end of Jan 2013) • List of deal breakers and how we mitigate (Jan/Feb) Source: Possible – Feasible – Desirable framework is from the book “Better Together” by Jim Tomberlin and Warren Bird

  6. Should we proceed? Is it desirable? Phase 1 Strategic Rationale: Should we merge? PHASE 1 KEY QUESTIONS Participants Deliverable (timing) Key Questions • Is there a God honoring vision for the combined church that compels us to do this? • Are both bodies of Christ enthusiastic about this merger? • How can we build and strengthen relationships between NCPC and Harbor NC? • Who will make decision to move into Phase 2? • Shared vision statement for combined church (end Jan) • Focused group meetings, community groups, etc • Joint Fellowship Events, Prayer Meetings, etc. • Good faith congregational meeting/vote to continue proceeding to Phase 2 (end Feb/March) • PK, both sessions • Both congregations • Both congregations • Both sessions and congregations Source: Possible – Feasible – Desirable framework is from the book “Better Together” by Jim Tomberlin and Warren Bird

  7. Possible? Feasible? Desirable? Should we proceed? Phase 1 Strategic Rationale: Should we merge? PHASE 1 SUMMARY Key Questions Participants Deliverable (timing) • Is there unity of leadership, values, and theology? • Can this be done in a way that honors the Harbor wide movement (third leg of the stool)? • PK, DS and church sessions • PK + relevant Harbor NC + Harbor reps • Shared mission, values, theology statement (Jan) • Clear plan for Harbor wide movement going forward (12/ 2012) • What does the combined church look like? • Governance • DNA/culture of leadership, congregation • Worship services • Financial • Ministries • Presbytery • What are the potential “dealbreakers” and can they be overcome? • Sessions of NCPC and Harbor NC and key leaders • Both sessions and key leaders • Plan that clearly lays out what the combined church would/could look like (end of Jan 2013) • List of dealbreakers and how we mitigate (Jan/Feb) • Is there a God honoring vision for the combined church that compels us to do this? • Are both bodies of Christ enthusiastic about this merger? • How can we build and strengthen relationships between NCPC and Harbor NC? • Who will make decision to move into Phase 2? • Shared vision statement for combined church (end Jan) • Focused group meetings, community groups, etc • Joint Fellowship Events, Prayer Meetings, etc. • Good faith cong meeting/vote to continue proceeding to Phase 2 (end Feb/March) • PK, both sessions • Both congregations • Both congregations • Both sessions and congregations Source: Possible – Feasible – Desirable framework is from the book “Better Together” by Jim Tomberlin and Warren Bird

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