“Discipleship > Membership” Direction & Plans for 2017 -2018 Program Year
2017-2018 Discipleship > Membership Qualitative Goal: Experience transformational spiritual growth Quantitative Goal: Double Worship Attendance Strategy: Integrate Mission into Church Council/Governing Board
Integrated Leadership Effort Pastor: Provide vision/mission clarity for transformational Word & Sacrament Ministry ELC Director: Lead staff to provide exceptional care & build 6 bridges to church President: Manage the Institution for the sake of the mission Business Mgr: Supply simple-to-comprehend “Dashboard” of Peace vital signs Elders: Worship & Prayer for/with Those Called to Peace Witness & Outreach: Invitations to each worship series; welcoming guests Discipleship/Education: Develop small groups & other systems to make disciples Mission: Involve us in local, regional, national and international outreach (Acts 1.8) Fellowship: Organize “Shalom Wellness Experiences” (including improved brunch) Stewardship: 50% increase in number of households that tithe/give first fruits
God’s Power & Peace 1. Receive 2.Invite 3. Invest
God’s Power and Peace God’s Power = Experiencing God’s Love in Creation, Redemption & Growth in the Spirit God’s Peace = “Shalom” = Experiencing Well-being of Body, Mind & Soul God’s Power & Peace Receive Invite Invest
First RECEIVE God’s Power & Peace Worship “Peace Home Church” Experience Large Group Fellowship & Educational Events God’s Power & Peace Receive Invite Invest
Secondly, Invite Others to Experience God’s Power & Peace Invitations to Worship & Wellness: Transformation & Information Invitations to “Peace Home Church” Experience: Vertical & Horizontal Relationship Building Invitations to Local, Regional, National & International Missions: Serving (Acts 1.8) God’s Power & Peace Receive Invite Invest
Invest in God’s Power & Peace Tithes & Offerings: Investing in the Kingdom with the first 10% (or first %) of your income Time to Serve: Investing in God’s Kingdom by investing in those in need Sacrificial Giving: Above and beyond giving to our Power & Peace campaign God’s Power & Peace Receive Invite Invest