1. 2020 Vision Update All Church Meeting February 21, 2016

2. Questions Who are we as a congregation? What community do we serve? Where should we focus?

4. Who are we? Spirit of Hope Mission/Call: We are called by God to be a radically inclusive, caring, community of faith – offering personal and social transformation.

5. What that means! Community Friends Kids Programs Youth Group Commitment Reconciling Radically Inclusive Sermon Music Choir Serving at Simpson FMSCChildren Family Orchestra Welcoming Friendly Small Groups Re-energizing Outreach Concern For Others Joys and Concerns Camping Volunteering Children’s Chance Sunshine Valley Accepting Worship Quality Enthusiasm Energy Committee Work Sunday School Belonging PRISM Faith Spiritual Connection Grace Fellowship Meals Flea Market Multi-Generational God’s Message VBS Confirmation Mentors Mixed Service Style Prayer Mission Trips

6. Our Community Plotting Criteria: 20 min Drive Time Capture: 95.6% of Congregation Congregants: 455 (including children)

7. Booming With Confidence Autumn Years Singles & Starters Promising Families

8. Recommendations for 2020 1.Support the core! (better transport, etc.) 2.Start with Promising Families in 2016 3.Assess and expand to Singles & Starters later based on meeting milestones Continue to pay down debt!

9. Goals for 2020 Worship: A more intergenerational service/music Improve transportation options More technology (before/during/after) Other worship experiences (outdoor?) Hospitality: Teach how to be more “hospitable” Family greeters – kids give tours to kids Coffee and food choices Lunch after church (carry out options) Rally Day - food before worship Outreach/Nurture: Use of tech for outreach (FB, Web, etc.) Emphasize mission/service opportunities Prioritize small group formation/support Sponsoring agent for community events Education, Youth, and Families: Family and Youth programing and music Youth program for High School age Adult ed options (more basics) Expand pool of SS teachers Programs that extend over period of time

10. GIFTs of Time and Talent Outreach: Marketing and outreach Website and signage People Needs: Family Minister/Leader Youth Minister/Leader Child care options Office Support Recruit Sunday School teachers Nurture small group leaders Recruit/train greeters Tech/lights support helpers Drivers (volunteers) Property/Technology: Transport Options (Van?) More family-friendly spaces ( e.g. changing areas ) More supporting tech and power outlets Upgrade classrooms Acoustics in Fellowship Hall More small group spaces Tech for group meetings Outdoor spaces (patio) Electronic calendar

11. Highlights from 2015 Filled key staff positions for Families – youth leader – leader for children, families, and children’s music – Hired nursery coordinator New website, Facebook, and branding New technology and monitor by office New giving options on the website Health Fair, postcards, and other outreach

12. Thank You!