RTA Class Presentation

Introduction to Group C: 

Introduction to Group C Lindsey Bulger Ofelia Davila Scott Adkins Kevin Coder

Introduction to Augustana Lutheran Church : 

Introduction to Augustana Lutheran Church Large Congregation of over 2200 members, affiliated with ELCA Located in the West St. Paul Neighborhood Congregation of over 100 years and has experienced steady growth Generous giver, committed to local and global mission Has been identified by Luther Seminary as a healthy vibrant community

Values, Mission and Vision: 

Values, Mission and Vision Seeking to grow in faith, we proclaim, celebrate and share Jesus Christ with all! – Augustana’s Mission Statement Values Worship Relationship w/ Christ Local and Global Partnerships Stewardship Community Outreach Honor God

History of Augustana Lutheran Church: 

History of Augustana Lutheran Church Founded 1907 as “Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Augustana Church of St. Paul, Ramsey County” Original building at Robert Street and Tyler Street in St. Paul in 1910. Moved to present location in West St. Paul in 1959 Large growth in size and mission under Pr. Langness

Augustana’s Financial Trends: 

Augustana’s Financial Trends Congregation has a tradition of being “Ridiculously Generous” Original Annual Budget in 1907 was $56 ($1293.32 in 2010) Supports Local and Global Mission One of top 10 givers in the ELCA Usually “in the black”

Augustana’s Membership, Attendance, Demographic Pattern: 

Racial/Ethnic Composition African American/Black Asian/Pacific Islander Latino/Hispanic Multiethnic White Total 2010 0 1 13 10 2,200 2,224 Percentage 0% 0.07% 0.58% 0.45% 98.90% 100.00% Augustana’s Membership, Attendance, Demographic Pattern In the last twenty years, average attendance has raised 9.3% (686-909) Baptized membership has raised 30.7% (1702-2446) 98.9 percent Caucasian Congregation

Augustana’s Web Presence: 

Augustana’s Web Presence Current, functional, meets the needs of visitors and members Utilizes F acebook, Twitter, and YouTube

Use of Images and Space: 

Use of Images and Space The cross, baptism font near of altar and pulpit are important symbol There are 3 spaces all of them address to the altar

Introduction to Augustana’s Context: 

Introduction to Augustana’s Context Located in West St. Paul Suburban church in SE metro Serves 55118, 55075, 55076, and 55107 West St. Paul, South St. Paul, Inver Grove Heights, Mendota Heights

Demographic Profile of West St. Paul: 

Demographic Profile of West St. Paul P opulation of 19,540, this population is 69.9% white,19.5 % Hispanic , 6 % African American, and 2.2% Asian. F irst ring suburb of St. Paul School District 197 Organizations The Dodge Nature Center YMCA MN NG Armory

Transportation and Parking Uses: 

Transportation and Parking Uses Augustana has parking for almost 100 cars. In special services they use street parking. Provides transportation to 9.45 a.m. Sunday services (Sep.-May)

Larger Church System: 

Larger Church System Dakota County, Minnesota 1990 -2000 Members

Congregational Summary: 

Congregational Summary

SWOCS for Congregation: 

SWOCS for Congregation Strengths Stewardship Youth & family ministry Worship G lobal and local mission P astoral leadership Weaknesses Evangelism Discipleship Opportunities Evangelism Discipleship Challenges Evangelistic discipleship opportunities Diversity Gap

Community Summary: 

Community Summary

SWOC for Community: 

SWOC for Community Strengths Inclusive ministry Affluent congregation Weaknesses Diversity gap Articulating faith to others Opportunities Community involvement Hispanic outreach Personal evangelism Challenges Affluent congregation Diversity gap