Strategic pastoral planning process Archdiocese of Milwaukee Strategic pastoral planning process

- Note well - Every organization has been perfectly designed to get the results they are currently getting. RISK and CHANGE can lead to new possibilities and BETTER RESULTS.

Purpose of Pastoral Planning Strengthen our ability to realize our vision: PROFILE View new approaches and raise effectiveness: POSSIBILITIES Think strategically five to ten years forward: PLAN

THE PLAN IS A LIVING DOCUMENT Visionary Practical Inspiring Flexible Updated THE PLAN IS A LIVING DOCUMENT

Pastoral Plan Current Reality Preferred Future

viewing the Current reality External Demographic Sources Internal Data from Diocesan Sources Internal Data from Parishes and Schools On-site Visits Parishioner Survey (Optional) Focus Groups

Overview of the Process Activity Options Data Collection/Analysis Survey of Parishioners Meeting with Leaders Mission Inventory Interviews and Focus Groups Council/Team Role Document: Profiles and Possibilities Envisioning Our Future I: Demographics and Set Priorities Writing Group(s) to Draft Plan One or more groups Envisioning Our Future II: Review Implementation Council Monitors Committees Implement Timeline

Conducting the Process Diocese Parish Provide Data Analysis Conduct Interviews Set up Interviews Determine Planning Group Present Data Schedule Meeting Prepare: “Profile and Possibilities” Schedule, Promote and Organize Meeting Provide Writing Group Materials Determine Writing Group Prepare: “Strategic Plan” Review and Edit Implementation Timeline

Planning Documents 1 MissionInsite Reports 2 Pastoral Activity Report

Planning Documents 3 Profile and Possibilities 4 Strategic Plan

timeline 2 months for interviews and data reports 2 months for profile and possibilities

timeline 2 months for writing plan 2 months for consulting and editing plan

What does planning ask of you? Active participation Listening and praying Commitment to the process Communication An open mind A long-term perspective

Will the plan make a difference? The difference will be determined by Leadership and Implementation

Pope Francis says “ Don’t be scared, Dare to have fabulous plans. I encourage you to not be afraid, To dream, to have great ideals, To be builders of hope.”