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Harvest Time Church, Bishop Shelton Bady. July 2010. Harvest Time Church. VISION: The desired end result. A people joyfully fulfilling their God-ordained purpose. MISSION: Action taken to fulfill vision. To make ready a people prepared for the Lord. CORE VALUES: Guiding principles.
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Harvest Time Church, Bishop Shelton Bady July 2010
Harvest Time Church • VISION:The desired end result. • A people joyfully fulfilling their God-ordained purpose. • MISSION:Action taken to fulfill vision. • To make ready a people prepared for the Lord. • CORE VALUES:Guiding principles. • We exist for God’s glory; • Evangelism is our number one priority.
Harvest Time Church Goals • HTC Goal 1: To present the love of God to our community. • HTC Goal 2: To enable people to discover, understand, and enjoy their purpose for living. • HTC Goal 3: To enlarge our audience and strengthen impact on new and long-term members. • HTC Goal 4: To present biblical answers to our community’s concerns. • HTC Goal 5: To enhance long-term leadership and financial security of the church.
Healthy ChurchSurvey Results Harvest Time Church, Bishop Shelton Bady
Foundation of HC Survey • Allows for open feedback • Anonymous • Examines what people think are key strengths and areas of growth/ improvement for organizations.
Results of HC Research • 10 Quality Characteristics of Growing Churches • God Empowering Presence • God-Exalting Worship • Spiritual Disciplines • Loving/Caring Relationships • Learning and Growing in the Community • An Outward Focus • Networking and Fellowshipping • Stewardship and Generosity • Servant Leadership Development • Wise Administration and Accountability
Demographical Data Implement survey to determine how church rates on 10 quality characteristics. • Administered May 2010 • Criteria: Open to any member of the church who chose to participate • Computerized participation • Hard copy participation • Individually answered
72% of the Congregation chose the following trait(s) as one of their “top three strengths of our church.”*God’s Empowering Presence
45% of the Congregation chose the following trait(s) as one of their “top three strengths of our church.”*God’s-Exalting Worship
38% of the Congregation chose the following trait(s) as one of their “top three strengths of our church.”*Stewardship & Generosity
Out of 70 questions, the congregation gave the following specific questions their highest marks: • Mean Score: 4.8 out of 5 When we gather to worship together, how well are we as a church invited to engage in giving our tithes and offerings as a reverent act of worship?
Mean Score: 4.73 out of 5 How well does our church encourage prayer for God’s initiative and anticipate that God will act? • Mean Score: 4.72 out of 5 When we gather to worship together, how well do we as a church emphasize biblical and relevant preaching? How concerned is our church for lost souls in the our community?
54% of the Congregation chose the following trait(s) as one of their “top three areas in need of improvement.”*Networking with the Body of Christ.
42% of the Congregation chose the following trait(s) as one of their “top three areas in need of improvement.”*An Outward Focus
41% of the Congregation chose the following trait(s) as one of their “top three areas in need of improvement.”*Learning and Growing in Community
Out of 70 questions, the congregation gave the following specific questions their lowest marks: • Mean Score: 3.16 out of 5 Do you have the impression that the pastors within our city or town meet regularly enough to pray for and encourage each other?
Mean Score: 3.31 out of 5 How often does our church join area-wide celebrations where Christians from other churches worship God together? • Mean Score: 3.40 out of 5 How well does our place serve as a place for supporting the needs of single adults?