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This document outlines the Ministry Plan Draft submitted by the Ministry Plan Task Force on January 29, 2006. It focuses on intentionally shaping the future of LCH over the next 5, 10, and 20 years by addressing personnel transitions, resource allocation, and capital improvements. Key past planning outcomes are highlighted, alongside an emphasis on themes such as enhancing communication and sustaining spiritual growth. The document invites congregational feedback and encourages all members to reflect on their roles in fostering growth and serving the community.
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LCH Draft Ministry Plan Goals For congregational review Respectfully submitted by the Ministry Plan Task Force January 29, 2006
Why a Ministry Plan? • Think intentionally about LCH’s next 5, 10 and 20 years • Prepare for future personnel transitions • Guide the use of our limited resources • Help to prioritize capital campaign improvements • Discern God’s purpose for us
Past Planning Outcomes • Purchase of Poki lot • Reconciled in Christ congregation • Healing service every month • Established a preschool • Air conditioning system replaced • New liturgies beyond the LBW • Mission Statement • New altar; improved signage; glass in sanctuary doors
Ministry Plan Process • Task Force convened (March 05) • Natural Church Development Survey (May/June 05) • Historical Reflection (Sept 05) • “Norm Identification”/Lutherfest (Oct 05) • Draft Goal Statements (today)
Process, cont’d • Also, review and incorporation of past planning efforts: • 1992 Small Group Meetings (Listening Post) • 1998 Planning Efforts • Call Committee • Mission Statement • Youth Task Force • Capital Campaign / Enrichment Gatherings
Themes • Sustaining Core Strengths • Improved Communication • Resource Priorities • Intentional Small Groups • Passionate Spirituality • Desire to Grow / Outreach
Mission Statement Welcoming to all Worshipping, growing, serving Christ’s community
Next Steps • Everyone reviews goal statements • Prayerful consideration of our individual roles and responsibilities • Assess time, talents and finances • Are we ready for growth / change? • Congregational feedback on where to best use our resources on Sunday, Feb 12th after each service