GoalsPresentation11- 9- 05

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2005 Goals

VISION STATEMENT : 

We are committed to Transforming People with the Gospel of Jesus Christ so that Christ’s life may be seen in their lives VISION STATEMENT

MISSION STATEMENT : 

We exist to catch and cultivate the lost so that they may have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ which will cause them to celebrate Him, commune with believers and work with us to fulfill the Great Commission. MISSION STATEMENT

Strategic Planning Team : 

Lead Facilitators: Dr. Herschel Hannah Dinah Motley Goal Team Facilitators: Team 1 – Membership Retention: Devera Morris Team 2 – Children/Youth: Shirley Jones Team 3 - Evangelism: Sherry Allen Team 4 – Discipleship: Joyce Robinson Team 5 – Stewardship: Caesar/Marsha Jackson Strategic Planning Team

Goal Team 1Membership Retention : 

Lead Facilitator: Devera Morris Team Members: Brenda Jackson-Herring Carolyn Jackson Edward Jackson Jennell Jackson Eric Johnson, Recorder Patricia Perry Juanita Taylor, Administrator Tyishia Wells Goal Team 1Membership Retention

Goal Team 2Children & Youth : 

Lead Facilitator: Shirley Jones Team Members: Wayne Cannon Rita McCray Menzel Wells Goal Team 2Children & Youth

Goal Team 3Evangelism : 

Lead Facilitator: Sherry Allen-Carter Team Members: Ruth Brooks Emma Gullett Annette Housley-Guyton Goal Team 3Evangelism

Goal Team 4Discipleship : 

Lead Facilitator: Joyce Robinson Team Members: Cassandra Anderson Mary Ann Brown Steve Jones Goal Team 4Discipleship

Goal Team 5Stewardship : 

Lead Facilitator: Caesar/Marsha Jackson Team Members: Cassandra Anderson Willard Jackson Jim Jordan Sam Moody Val Sayles Willis Thomas Lynette Woods Goal Team 5Stewardship

Goal Team 1 : 

Goal Team 1 Membership Retention

STRATEGY 1: Revisit new members’ process : 

STRATEGY 1: Revisit new members’ process SPECIFIC RESULT: A clear, concise and consistent new member process that engages all members to become active participants in the St. Paul church community. “We will work to retain 100% of the members who commit to us.” GOAL 1 MEMBERSHIP RETENTIONStrategy 1

Action Plans: : 

Action Plans: 1. Define “New Member” 2. Re-assess our new member process. 3. Creation of Membership Services ministry. 4. Re-evaluate role of Commitment Counselors 5. Develop and Publish Ministry Catalog 6. Communicate the new member process clearly. GOAL 1 MEMBERSHIP RETENTIONStrategy 1

STRATEGY 2: BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS : 

STRATEGY 2: BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS SPECIFIC RESULT: Development and establishment of caring, loving and committed relationships between all members pleasing to God. GOAL 1 MEMBERSHIP RETENTIONStrategy 2 “We will work to retain 100% of the members who commit to us.”

Action Plans: : 

Action Plans: 1. Each church ministry will develop, document and implement strategies and plans to actively interact with all members. 2. Increase church-wide, relationship-building activities to familiarize congregation with leadership and ministries. 3. Develop an effective visitation policy. GOAL 1 MEMBERSHIP RETENTIONStrategy 2

Goal Team 2 : 

Goal Team 2 Children & Youth Ministry

STRATEGY 1: Identify and plan to employ a spiritual, dedicated children and youth leader. : 

STRATEGY 1: Identify and plan to employ a spiritual, dedicated children and youth leader. SPECIFIC RESULT: Development of an effective organizational structure for our Children and Youth ministry. “We will work to create a ministry culture that values and invest in children ages 0-18” GOAL 2: CHILDREN & YOUTH MINISTRYStrategy 1

Action Plan: : 

Action Plan: Finalize job description and responsibilities; discuss and decide method of hire; determine start date. GOAL 2: CHILDREN & YOUTH MINISTRYStrategy 1

STRATEGY 2: Develop nurturing and mentoring programs and plans for all children 0-17 at St. Paul. : 

STRATEGY 2: Develop nurturing and mentoring programs and plans for all children 0-17 at St. Paul. SPECIFIC RESULT: Establishment of unified plans and programs for all children (0-17) that is aligned with the vision of St. Paul. GOAL 2: CHILDREN & YOUTH MINISTRYStrategy 2 “We will work to create a ministry culture that values and invest in children ages 0-18”

Action Plans: : 

Action Plans: 1. Develop effective Children and Youth Programming. 2. Appoint Children/Youth consultation team. 3. Evaluate current facilities and use of space to accommodate needs for current and future growth. 4. Implement education and training plan for teachers and volunteers. 5. Develop effective communication/marketing plan. GOAL 2: CHILDREN & YOUTH MINISTRYStrategy 2

Goal Team 3 : 

Goal Team 3 Evangelism

STRATEGY 1: Equip the members to evangelize. : 

STRATEGY 1: Equip the members to evangelize. SPECIFIC RESULT: Establishment of an effective Evangelistic ministry. “We will work to evangelize the un-churched (unsaved and out of church) in our community.” GOAL 3: EVANGELISMStrategy 1

Action Plans: : 

Action Plans: 1. Assess our commitment and develop a plan to create an evangelistic culture. 2. Identify an Evangelism Director. GOAL 3: EVANGELISMStrategy 1

STRATEGY 2: Implement Services and Programs that are geared toward the unsaved/unchurched. : 

STRATEGY 2: Implement Services and Programs that are geared toward the unsaved/unchurched. SPECIFIC RESULT: Establishment of a satellite outreach ministry that addresses physical as well as spiritual needs. GOAL 3: EVANGELISMStrategy 2 “We will work to evangelize the un-churched (unsaved and out of church) in our community.”

Action Plans: : 

Action Plans: 1. Locate a facility that will lend itself to meeting spiritual and physical needs other than 603 E. Nebraska. 2. Establishment of a satellite outreach center to meet spiritual and physical needs. 3. Develop a start-up plan for program implementation that includes identifying necessary resources i.e., materials, equipment, food, etc. GOAL 3: EVANGELISM Strategy 2

STRATEGY 3: Development or creative and intentional evangelistic marketing techniques for the Gospel. : 

STRATEGY 3: Development or creative and intentional evangelistic marketing techniques for the Gospel. SPECIFIC RESULT: Ability to reach a wider audience with the Gospel. GOAL 3: EVANGELISM Strategy 3 “We will work to evangelize the un-churched (unsaved and out of church) in our community.”

Action Plans: : 

Action Plans: 1. Assess and evaluate the effectiveness of current marketing strategies and techniques of the Gospel. 2. Survey new member from the last two years as to how they became a member of St. Paul. 3. Develop an evangelism marketing plan based on results of survey. GOAL 3: EVANGELISM Strategy 3

Goal Team 4 : 

Goal Team 4 Discipleship

STRATEGY 1: Provide and encourage participation in a menu of Christian lifestyle training opportunities that will cover theological foundations and practical Christian lifestyle issues. : 

STRATEGY 1: Provide and encourage participation in a menu of Christian lifestyle training opportunities that will cover theological foundations and practical Christian lifestyle issues. SPECIFIC RESULT: Implementation of relevant biblical curriculum “We will work to develop a culture of obedience to the Word of God” GOAL 4: DISCIPLESHIPStrategy 1

Action Plans: : 

Action Plans: 1. Appointment of full-time Christian Education Director. 2. Re-assess current Christian Education curriculum and staffing to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of ministry. 3. Increase teacher training and mentoring program. GOAL 4: DISCIPLESHIPStrategy 1

STRATEGY 2: Provide opportunities for St. Paul leadership to establish and develop relationship in order to become more transparent and accountable to one another and congregation. : 

STRATEGY 2: Provide opportunities for St. Paul leadership to establish and develop relationship in order to become more transparent and accountable to one another and congregation. “We will work to develop a culture of obedience to the Word of God” SPECIFIC RESULT: Increased accountability among leaders. GOAL 4: DISCIPLESHIP Strategy 2

Action Plans: : 

Action Plans: 1. Develop programs and training sessions to increase the accountability of the leadership team. 2. Implement “Leader to Leader” fellowships to help develop and establish relationships. 3. Develop accountability structure for leaders committed to Biblical tithing. 4. Develop clear, written lead servant responsibility requirements for each ministry. GOAL 4: DISCIPLESHIP Strategy 2

Goal Team 5 : 

Goal Team 5 Stewardship

STRATEGY 1: Provide training on biblical stewardship. : 

STRATEGY 1: Provide training on biblical stewardship. SPECIFIC RESULT: Development and Implementation of a financial stewardship education model for all members of St.. Paul Baptist Church, adult, youth and children. “We will work to increase the congregations consistent giving from 10% of the members tithing to 100%.” GOAL 5: STEWARDSHIP Strategy 1

Action Plans: : 

Action Plans: 1. Identify team to develop stewardship curriculum for children, youth and adults. 2. Research other Christian ministry practices and compare strategies and action plans on biblical/financial stewardship. 3. Assess the need to develop a financial management library. GOAL 5: STEWARDSHIP Strategy 1

STRATEGY 2: Develop and implement a Stewardship Counseling Ministry and communication process to encourage members to commit to Biblical tithing. : 

STRATEGY 2: Develop and implement a Stewardship Counseling Ministry and communication process to encourage members to commit to Biblical tithing. SPECIFIC RESULT: Increase of congregation’s consistent tithes and offering GOAL 5: STEWARDSHIP Strategy 2

Action Plans: : 

Action Plans: 1. Develop and define Stewardship Counseling ministry’s vision, mission and purpose statement and determine roles and responsibilities of ministry positions. 2. Develop and implement communication plan to congregation regarding financial/biblical stewardship ministry. GOAL 5: STEWARDSHIP Strategy 2

STRATEGY 3: Develop accountability for those leaders committed to biblical tithing. : 

STRATEGY 3: Develop accountability for those leaders committed to biblical tithing. SPECIFIC RESULT: 100% of leadership consistently giving tithes and offerings and becoming debt free. GOAL 5: STEWARDSHIP Strategy 3 “We will work to increase the congregations consistent giving from 10% of the members tithing to 100%.”

Action Plans: : 

Action Plans: 1. Develop a program to assist non-tithing leaders to become tithers. 2. Develop and implement a financial freedom program to assist leaders in becoming debt free within a specified timeframe. GOAL 5: STEWARDSHIP Strategy 3

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FINAL QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? THANK YOU! 2005 Goals