2004-2005 VISION
STATEMENT (Revision 5-August 15, 2004)
Looking
forward to the future, seeking direction for the next three to five
years, the Officers of the church met during an Officers Retreat March
13, 2004, and identified a number of areas for continued focus
and study. This information was submitted to the congregation for
further conversation and discernment. The following Vision Statement, a
product of much prayer and discussion, was adopted by the Session at
its August 15, 2004 meeting as the future vision of our church. The
Officers recognize with joy and thanksgiving that our prior vision for
expanded facilities has been realized, and our vision now shifts toward
broadening our ministry and mission.
Vision – to Enhance Our Church’s
Total Christian Education and Discipleship Training Ministry
Goals:
! Enhance the overall
program for adult and children’s church school education
! Develop further opportunities for small groups and
mid-week Bible studies
! Create programs to assist persons in the
recognition and utilization of their spiritual gifts
! Develop Leadership Training within the congregation
Vision – to Develop a
Well-coordinated Ministry with and to Youth, Children, and Families
Goals:
! Develop special
programs and services for children and youth throughout the week
! Explore the creation of a children’s church program
on Sunday mornings
! Broaden the utilization of Westminster Hall for
youth
! Become more “youth, children, family friendly”
socially and spiritually
Vision – to Expand Opportunities
for and Styles of Worship Available to the Congregation
Goals:
! Bring greater
diversity to the music on Sunday mornings
! Utilize more elements of contemporary worship styles
! Develop a pulpit exchange program with local
churches
! Create additional opportunities for corporate and
individual prayer
! Develop opportunities for bringing worship into the
home
Vision – to Increase Our
Outreach into the Community
Goals:
! Seek ways to better
identity and welcome visitors in our Worship
Services
! Develop an overall plan for training and
assimilating new members
! Encourage new member participation and involvement
in the life of the church
! Utilize Westminster Hall for a greater array of
community activities
! Enhance the signs identifying our church
Vision – to Create a
Congregation that Reflects the Broader Diversity Within Our Community
Goals:
! Seek greater
participation by persons from a variety of Racial - Ethnic groups
! Create a climate that makes persons of all Socio
-economic groups feel at home
! Develop more meaningful Ecumenical interaction.
Vision– to Expand Our Ministries
of Compassion to the World Around us
Goals:
! Become more
involved in World Mission
! Further participate in Local Hunger Ministries
! Develop ministries that address the needs of the
Homeless in our community
The Session recognizes the need
for further staff development in order to achieve these goals.
Therefore:
! We affirm our
commitment to the position of Associate Pastor within the church
! We will explore the possibility of a “Volunteer
Coordinator”– a person responsible for matching
the “time and talents” of
congregation members with the needs and
opportunities for service
in the church and community.