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LCH Draft Ministry Plan Goals. For congregational review Respectfully submitted by the Ministry Plan Task Force January 29, 2006. Why a Ministry Plan?. Think intentionally about LCH’s next 5, 10 and 20 years Prepare for future personnel transitions Guide the use of our limited resources
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LCH Draft Ministry Plan Goals For congregational review Respectfully submitted by the Ministry Plan Task Force January 29, 2006
Why a Ministry Plan? • Think intentionally about LCH’s next 5, 10 and 20 years • Prepare for future personnel transitions • Guide the use of our limited resources • Help to prioritize capital campaign improvements • Discern God’s purpose for us
Past Planning Outcomes • Purchase of Poki lot • Reconciled in Christ congregation • Healing service every month • Established a preschool • Air conditioning system replaced • New liturgies beyond the LBW • Mission Statement • New altar; improved signage; glass in sanctuary doors
Ministry Plan Process • Task Force convened (March 05) • Natural Church Development Survey (May/June 05) • Historical Reflection (Sept 05) • “Norm Identification”/Lutherfest (Oct 05) • Draft Goal Statements (today)
Process, cont’d • Also, review and incorporation of past planning efforts: • 1992 Small Group Meetings (Listening Post) • 1998 Planning Efforts • Call Committee • Mission Statement • Youth Task Force • Capital Campaign / Enrichment Gatherings
Themes • Sustaining Core Strengths • Improved Communication • Resource Priorities • Intentional Small Groups • Passionate Spirituality • Desire to Grow / Outreach
Mission Statement Welcoming to all Worshipping, growing, serving Christ’s community
Next Steps • Everyone reviews goal statements • Prayerful consideration of our individual roles and responsibilities • Assess time, talents and finances • Are we ready for growth / change? • Congregational feedback on where to best use our resources on Sunday, Feb 12th after each service