Christ the King Lutheran Church
Mission & Ministry Task Force
Report to the Congregation
Recommended by the Church Council
August 9, 2005
Bob Baker, Facilitator
208/667-3459 x 11
bobbaker@lutherhaven.com
Index
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A Letter from Bob Baker, Facilitator, Mission & Ministry Task Force |
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Mission, Values, Vision |
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Congregational Strengths & Weaknesses
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Local Opportunities & Threats |
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Congregational Survey Results Summary |
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Common Threads & Themes from the Congregational Workshop |
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Our Key Strategies |
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Action Plans & Goals |
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A Letter from Bob Baker, Facilitator, Mission & Ministry Task Force
We’ve Got Vision! (Now What?)
Dear Partners in Ministry,
Thanks for the opportunity to serve Christ the King Lutheran Church as Facilitator of the Mission and Ministry Task Force and our congregation’s five month process to seek the heart of God and His direction for our fellowship for the coming three to five years. In all, more than 1,500 hours were logged by fifteen regular committee members and over 80 members of the congregation who added their invaluable input to the process.
Looking back over the past five months I truly believe it was an exciting process for all of us, one filled with prayer, trust, honesty and reflection as well as creativity, wisdom, humility and a genuine desire to discern God’s will as we move forward in God’s mission for our congregation.
The open, honest, and respectful communication demonstrated time and time again by the group was clearly of God. As one participant expressed it, “We’ve talked about things we’ve never been able to talk about at Christ the King, in ways we’ve never been able to talk about anything.” Agendas were laid aside, difficult issues were discussed, and passions were laid bare as the Mission and Ministry group took an honest look at who Christ the King was, is, and yearns to be. Most importantly, there was a clear longing to seek to be the Christ the King that God wants us to be.
You are holding in your hand the results of our efforts: Mission, Values, Vision, Strategies, and Action Plans. We are certain that the goals and strategies you are about to read will surprise some, delight others, and challenge us all. That’s exactly what vision placed by God in the hearts of His people does: surprises, delights, challenges.
Now you may be wondering, “What happens next with this vision CTK is creating?”
For vision to become reality, it must be shared by most everyone in the congregation. Shared vision gains momentum as together we talk about it, discuss it, refine it, and add to it. That’s where we are now: the talk-about-it phase. Read through this document. Ask questions of members of the Vision Team. Discuss the Mission & Ministry plan in appropriate venues. Understand what we strive to accomplish together as God’s people. On September 11, we will have the opportunity as a congregation to unite behind this new vision for CTK.
The point of the vision process to begin with was to help Christ the King hear from God, identify those ministries that are less effective, and with the Lord’s leading, determine new ministries to reach people with the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ. This, I believe, we have done with tremendous success, all praise be to God!
Special thanks to the many regular participants in our Mission & Ministry process: Larry Comer, Russ Schumacher, Jerry Baltzell, Scott Ward, Don Schierman, Gary Syth, Pastor Schmidt, Heidi Fisher, Becky Elmore, Steve MacAskill, Lucia Thompson, Mike Haas, Woody & Hazel Borsvold, Nancy Butler, and Jim Sherman; thanks to others who floated in and out of the process; and thanks to the members of the congregation who participated in the survey and workshop.
I appreciate the opportunity to serve you, serve the fellowship at Christ the King, and serve God’s Kingdom here in Coeur d’Alene, the Inland Northwest, and around the globe. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with questions about the Mission and Ministry process and the congregation’s role in this exciting future for CTK.
Your servant in Christ,
Bob Baker, Facilitator
Executive Director, Lutherhaven Ministries
Our Mission
We exist to bring people
into a living relationship
with Jesus Christ
and nurture
them in discipleship.
Our Core Values
We value…
…our calling to tell others the good news of Jesus Christ
…a growing personal relationship with Jesus through diligent prayer, dynamic worship, and relevant study of God’s Word.
…unconditional Christian love toward others, demonstrated at all times, in all places, in all occasions, to all people.
…compassionate service and outreach to our members, to our community and region, and around the world.
…heartfelt commitment of our time, abilities, finances and other resources to further God’s work on earth.
Our Vision
Reaching out to our world and
sharing the love of Jesus,
living God’s Word by serving all people!
Strengths ~ Areas to Celebrate!
Weaknesses ~ Areas for Growth
Fantastic Opportunities!
Threats: Watch Out!
Congregational Survey Results Summary
What’s One
Thing We Should Keep Or Maintain As We Move
Into the Future?
Youth & Family Ministry ~ 21%
Jesus, God, & Faith ~ 18%
Worship Variety ~ 14%
The School ~ 12%
Community Outreach & Missions ~ 11%
Bible Study & Small Groups ~ 7%
Other ~ 17%
What’s One Thing We Should Avoid Or Not Do
As We Move Into the Future?
Loss of Financial Integrity ~ 22%
Departure From An Attitude of Jesus ~ 19%
Lack of Capable Leadership ~ 13%
School Dazed 50/50 ~ 8%
Loss of Outreach & Missions ~ 8%
Devalued Youth Ministry ~ 5%
Worship Below its Potential 50/50 ~ 5%
Other ~ 21%
What’s One
Thing We Should Be Doing As We Move
Into the Future That We Are Not Currently Doing?
(Ed. Note: This is Vision!)
Community Involvement/Missions ~ 22%
Youth & Family Ministries ~ 13%
Caring, Hospitable, United ~ 11%
Growing ~ 11%
Current, Relevant Worship ~ 11%
More Bible Study ~ 8%
More Fellowship Opportunities ~ 8%
Other ~ 28%
What Might Be One Unique Characteristic of
Christ the King
in the Future?
Service & Outreach ~ 25%
Caring Relationships ~ 19%
Friendliness & Hospitality ~ 14%
Christ Our Foundation ~ 12%
Vibrant Youth Ministry ~ 10%
Other ~ 23%
Common Threads & Themes from the Congregational Workshop
§ We Want to Reinvent Christ the King
§ Increased Service & Outreach to the Community
§ Emphasis on Youth & Families
§ Need More Relational Warmth & Hospitality
§ Try Blending the Worship Services
§ Regular Leadership Development & Training
§ Look at Facility Redesign & Relocation
§ Explore a New Mission Start
§ Increasing Emphasis on Bible Study & Small Groups
§ Midweek Worship and Programmatic/Outreach Opportunities
§ We Need Financial Integrity
§ Improved Communication: Internal & External
Our Key Strategies
1. At Christ the
King Everyone Is A Witness for Jesus to Their “World”
2.
Warmth & Hospitality Are a Hallmark of Christ the King Lutheran Church
3. Christ the
King Is A Congregation Where Everyone Is Engaged in God’s Word, Worship & Prayer
4. Leadership
Development is Foundational to Our Congregation’s Integrity, Growth, & Future
5. At Christ the
King Everyone is Active in Service to Others
6. At Christ the
King, Dynamic Youth & Family Ministry is Integral
Action Plans
Key Strategy #1
At Christ the King Everyone
Is A Witness for Jesus to Their “World”
We refuse to be ingrown and self-focused, but strive to be respected by all
because we breathe life and hope into the world as we meet needs and transform
lives. CTK is a healthy, life-giving place because Jesus can be discovered,
experienced and followed here.
Goal 1A
The leadership of Christ the King—pastor, staff, Council and elders—leads the congregation in a multi-faceted initiative that awakens and nurtures faith, makes disciples, and equips people for ministry to their world.
Outcome: Members see
themselves as evangelists as they discover and live the truth that they are on
God’s mission. The leadership sets the stage by continually lifting up our
Mission, Values, Vision and Strategies so that faith and faith life can grow and
flourish. Opportunities will be created for all to grow as barriers to effective
ministry and service are removed and spiritual disciplines are modeled.
Responsible: Pastoral staff, Council, Board of Elders;
Congregational President appoints an individual to champion the initiative and
hold the leadership accountable as models to the congregation.
Ideas:
§ Train and equip outreach teams to make calls on new residents in the community
§ Strategies are developed to make new members active members by equipping them for a growing, active faith life.
§ Help members learn to witness, worship, pray and serve.
§ Regular sermon, small group, and Bible study series are developed to engage and energize our members in our Mission, Values, Vision, and Strategies.
§ A concerted effort is made to enable the leadership of the congregation to continually breathe life and hope into the congregation and equip the saints for ministry
Funding: $Variable
Due Date: Immediately
Goal 1B
Effective internal and external communication is initiated through the web site, e-newsletters, refreshed print newsletters, targeted communication to congregation’s leadership, and concerted communication efforts to the community.
Outcome: Members know
their ministry and make their ministry known
Responsible: Congregational President appoints a Task Force or appropriate
individuals
Ideas:
§ Develop a regular monthly e-newsletter sent by subscription
§ New look for printed newsletter; send it out by subscription
§ Develop a targeted monthly leadership e-newsletter to go to all committee/task-force chairs/members
§ Update and keep the web site current
§ Lift up community awareness as a priority: news releases, publicity, etc.
§ Make sure that the Mission, Values, Vision, and Strategies are given prominent place in every publication.
Funding: $0 - $2,500 or more annually
Due Date: Immediately
Goal 1C
Strides are taken to eliminate gender and generational barriers as together we all witness Jesus to our world
Outcome: Women, youth,
children and families are regularly seen in significant spiritual leadership
roles
Responsible: Pastoral staff; Board of Elders; Council; possible
new Chair of Women’s Ministries; possible new Directors of Children’s and Family
Ministry and Youth Ministries
Ideas:
§ Train men, women, children, youth and families to serve as ushers
§ Utilize trained teams of adults, families, youth and children as lay readers to lead the congregation in Scripture and appropriate liturgies during worship
§ Encourage and equip the women of the LWML on their Sunday to take the lead during that service to lift up the mighty acts that organization does to God’s glory locally, regionally and globally.
§ Regularly schedule youth and children’s services
§ Include the Rite of Confirmation within the context of one of the regular Sunday morning worship services
Funding: $0
Due Date: Immediately
Goal 1D
Work with the Northwest District to design a plan to plant one or more mission starts in Kootenai County
Outcome: With a boundless mission field in our immediate back yard, we develop mission opportunities to reach out to and involve non-members in the saving gospel
Responsible: Task Force appointed by Council, headed by Mike Haas
Funding: $0
Due Date: Task Force
initially reports to Council by November 1, 2005
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Key Strategy #2
Warmth & Hospitality Are a Hallmark of Christ the King Lutheran Church
We are a place where people know they are loved because they know how to share their needs with each other, they know how to pray for each other, they know how to support and encourage each other, they know how to have fun with each other, they know how to spur each other on to be all that God intends them to be.
Goals:
2A. Change from greeters to Welcome Teams to greet and talk with worshippers outside the church and in the sanctuary before church; teams would include members of all ages to better relate to all.
2B. Start and/or renew niche fellowship groups, (young families, empty nesters, single parents, and etc.).
2C. Have family pot luck dinners, just because; set aside a Sunday a month, every other month, or “Fifth” Sundays for pot lucks, without a meeting, agenda or other event attached.
2D. Publish a new church directory; include photos and addresses, interests, talents, businesses, etc. that would help people connect and provide a workable talent pool for the church.
2E. Establish a Director of Caring Ministries, a contact person to, in a timely fashion, connect needs with services, direct prayer requests, and be the key link to the pastor, office, elders, food bank, etc. (*see Goal 5D)
Outcomes:
Help make Christ the King a place where people know they are loved as we share our needs with others, pray for each other, support and encourage one another, have fun with one another, and inspire each other to be all that God intends us to be.
Responsible:
Planning, training and implementing assigned by the Council to the appropriate standing committees: Outreach, Christian Education, Youth, Parish Fellowship, Communications, and Human Care
Ideas:
§ Identify key individuals and families to spearhead Welcome Teams
§ Family Fun Night: talent show/dessert fund-raiser hosted by LWML
§ Organize niche fellowship meals
Funding: Variable
Date Due: Council begins enacting certain goals immediately
Goal 2F
Appoint a Study Group to explore viable options, timelines and applicable costs in order to renovate and refresh the footprint of Christ the King’s building layout and update our great facility’s functionality, appearance, and user-friendliness.
Outcome: Prepare our facility for service to a new generation of Christ the King, with improved lighting, sound, access, and serviceability and a refreshed appearance to make the building pleasing and functional for children, youth, adults, families, and senior adults.
Responsible: Council-appointed Task Force Chair; Chair recruits 4-5 key, representative individuals to serve the task.
Ideas:
§ Seek professional design advice
§ Ensure representation from various groups
§ Think: Design the building around the congregation’s needs as opposed to having the building dictate usage and programs.
§ Create a nursery where a parent can take a fussy child and still listen to—or better yet, watch—the service.
§ Consider moving the offices
Funding: Allocate $5,000 for professional consult fees.
Due Date: Report to
Council monthly; final report date set by Council
Key Strategy #3
Christ the King Is A Congregation Where Everyone Is Engaged in God’s Word, Worship & Prayer
We are a place where spiritual growth is taken seriously ~ where people desire to grow in their knowledge of and relationship to Jesus, where people expect to encounter God and wait with anticipation for the next time to get together. At CTK worship is dynamic, appropriate to the season, spiritually exciting and celebratory, but not so caught up in celebration that it forgets repentance, forgiveness, reflection, and humble prayer before God. Everything that happens here happens with diligent prayer and the leadership of the Holy Spirit.
Goal 3A
Create a Worship Task Force comprised of 3 key participants from each service, two key musicians, a representative from the elders, and the pastor to lend creative insight and planning resources to the development of worship opportunities at CTK
Outcome: CTK consistently
offers quality, engaging worship to all comers, resulting in increased worship
attendance and more people engaged in worship and music leadership
Responsible: Board of Elders, Pastoral staff
Ideas:
§ Worship planners respect the participants while they seek confessional and theological integrity as well as feedback from those who attend
§ Worship is consistently inviting and hospitable
§ Quality music is lifted up as a priority, redefined and broadened to include ensembles, solos, duets, instrumentals, special mass choirs, etc.
§ Explore options for worship (music) leaders in all services
§ Ongoing sermon series are developed to lift up our Mission, Values, Vision, Strategies, and special topics
§ Expository preaching from the pulpit, line by line from Scripture, is regularly encouraged as specific sermon series are developed by the pastor and God’s Word is applied to people’s lives.
§ Saturday night is our designated “Page 5” worship; Sunday morning is redefined
§ New Wednesday evening services are accepted as equivalent substitutes for Sunday morning worship (*see Goal 6A)
§ Advent and Lenten Services are creatively geared toward attracting families
§ Remodel the sanctuary for better lighting, acoustics, and better use of the space
§ Replace the old hymnals in the sanctuary with new
§ Expertise is sought on developing multi-media capabilities in our sanctuary
Funding: Variable
Due Date: Task Force created immediately
Goal 3B
Appoint a Task Force to ensure that needed focus is given to nurturing the faith of all members through interactive Bible Study
Outcome: Members are clearly equipped for a growing, active faith life through any number of intentional processes, lifting up the expectation that all disciples are responsible to be involved in Bible study
Responsible: Elder Board-appointed Task Force, (Elders and others from congregation to comprise Task Force, along with pastor)
Ideas:
§ Focus is given to discipling for all ages
§ Multiple Bible teaching opportunities are given: early morning, after school, in our day school, intergenerational, small groups, book studies, topical studies, niche studies, (single parents, parenting, widows, etc.) and more
§ Recognize and support the home as the primary place of faith growth
§ Encourage line by line expository preaching of God's Word from the pulpit, applying scripture to people's lives in relevant ways.
§ Work six months out in development of Bible study programs
§ Run Bible teaching opportunities in multiple time slots: ongoing, four- or six-week, three month, and stand-alone
Funding: $Variable funding for curricula
Date Due: Task Force appointed immediately; initial opportunities are expected by October 15
Goal 3C
Ensure that everything that happens at Christ the King happens with diligent prayer and the leadership of the Holy Spirit.
Outcome: Prayer becomes evident, and the results of prayer become evident, in the day to day workings, struggles, plans, operations, and relationships of Christ the King.
Responsible: CTK pastor and key leadership models prayer for all
Ideas:
§ Prayer sermon series, topical Bible study, season “theme”, etc
Funding: Priceless
Due Date: Now!
Key Strategy #4
Leadership Development is Foundational to Our Congregation’s Integrity, Growth, & Future
We understand that the character of leadership contributes significantly to the shaping of our congregation, affects the way our mission is carried out, and determines the future of the Church as a whole. Realizing that leadership is not simply an assigned role but a way of living that suffuses everything we say, do and are, Christ the King commits to the unwavering training up of leadership ~ both now and future ~ for our congregation, community, and world.
Goal 4A
Recognizing that this Mission & Ministry plan for Christ the King Lutheran Church requires strong support, advocacy and direction from a working team of pastoral leadership, work in a timely and effective manner with our Pastor, congregational leadership and Northwest District to fill our current pastoral vacancy.
Outcome: An effective
team of pastoral leadership to intentionally equip people for ministry and serve
the pastoral needs of Christ the King Lutheran Church
Responsible: Pastoral Call Committee is appointed as per our
current Constitution and Bylaws
Ideas:
§ Actively involve our Pastor in determining pastoral and ministry needs specific to Christ the King
§ Explore creative options: visitation pastor? Youth pastor? Assistant pastor? Associate pastor? Seminarian?
§ Examine working pastoral ministry models in similar congregations around the Northwest District
Funding: $TBD
Due Date: Call Committee appointed immediately
Goal 4B
Establish a Leadership Task Force to cultivate, develop, perpetuate and mentor successive leaders in our church, community and families.
Outcome: Develop
succession of leadership by providing training and support for specific
ministries
Responsible: Congregational President/Executive Committee appoints
Task Force Chair; Chair recruits Task Force members
Ideas:
§ Think: “Who is going to replace me? Who are we lifting up, encouraging, and training to serve in those shoes?”
§ Not only develop Christian leaders to serve at CTK, but to serve the community, at home, in the workplace…
§ Change the current culture at CTK of what it means to be a volunteer: one day, one week, one month, one season opportunities to lead…
Funding: $0
Due Date: Immediately
Goal 4C
Appoint a Task Force to review and revise the current Bylaws and Constitution of Christ the King
Outcome: Develop a
culture of permission-giving and trust that values and seeks to use each
person’s God given gifts
Responsible: Congregational President Appoints Task Force Chair;
Chair selects members
Ideas:
§ Chair of Women’s Ministries?
§ Offer opportunities to lead under variable terms of service
Funding: $0
Due Date: Task Force appointed immediately; changes presented to Council for review and recommendations within six months before going to the congregation for a final vote
Goal 4D
Assure that regular annual Leadership Retreats are conducted for congregational leadership, elders, committee/task force chairs, committee members, staff, small group leaders, etc., with specific agendas focusing on leadership and spiritual development.
Outcome: Develop a
culture of leadership development as integral to successful mission and ministry
Responsible: Congregational President/Executive Committee
Ideas:
§ Outside facilitator brought in at key gatherings
§ Council Retreat, Elder Retreat, Small Group Leaders Retreat
§ Retreats can be four hours, a day, an overnight…
Funding: Variable
Due Date: Schedule for annual leadership retreats is set by the Congregational President by September 1 each year.
Goal 4E
Assure the care and professional growth of our pastor by making possible his attendance in at least one significant professional growth conference annually and making possible a three-month paid educational and professional growth and spiritual renewal sabbatical after every seven years of service to the congregation..
Outcome: Continually encourage, facilitate and develop the professional growth of the pastor as the called visionary leader of the congregation.
Responsible: Elders
Ideas:
§ Fuller Seminary; Leadership Training; Pastoral Leadership Institute
§ Pastor works with Elders to develop a Sabbatical Plan
§ Seek Lily Foundation grants
Funding: $1,000 annually;
Due Date: Annual professional growth opportunity is determined by April 1 each year.
Sabbatical process begins 18 months prior to sabbatical to ensure financial resources, appropriate planning to meet needs of pastor and the congregation, pulpit supply, etc.
Goal 4F
Develop a plan to ensure the governance and financial integrity of the congregation
Outcome: Trust is built as the congregation is assured that their gifts of time, abilities, finances and other resources are being used responsibly and effectively
Responsible: Congregational President/Executive Committee
Ideas:
§ Coordinate reporting to Council and Voters’ assemblies so that accurate, unified communication occurs
§ Develop a plan for financial accountability
§ Establish a regularly scheduled mechanism to train, support, encourage, and thank the paid and volunteer servants of our congregation
§ Volunteer of the month? Year?
Funding: $0
Due Date: Congregation President presents the plan to the voters in September
Key Strategy #5
At Christ the King Everyone is Active in Service to Others
We are a place where members strive to grow in their service to all, putting their faith into action by using the talents that God has given them to humbly go where God leads. AT CTK people live God’s desire for them every day ~ leaders lead, administrators administer, teachers teach, caregivers give care, people with hospitality gifts make all feel welcomed ~ for God’s glory and for the benefit of needy and unbelieving people.
Goal 5A
Appoint “Burst Forth” as a Task Force to challenge and engage CTK in 200 servant events in our community within the next two years to serve our neighbors, community, fellow members, and world.
Outcome: CTK members will serve the community in a multiple of ways, from simple one-on-one caring to events with dozens or more persons serving.
Responsible: New Director of Caring Ministries; “Burst Forth” Task Force researches, solicits, and schedules servant opportunities as well as train persons to meet special needs, follow up, intercessory prayer, etc.
Ideas:
§ The efforts of Burst Forth are formally legitimized
§ Servant Events are not just for the CTK youth; everyone can participate
§ No event is too large or small
§ Focus is outward
§ Christmas Eve Caroling in neighborhood following services; care to disabled; Easter events that reach out to community; prayer event before Iron Man; Habitat for Humanity
Funding: Variable
Date Due: Task Force Chair appointed immediately by the Church Council; Chair recruits Task Force. Servant Events begin right away.
Goal 5B
Develop a regularly occurring time slot/opportunity during Sunday worship for coordinated announcements regarding mission and ministry opportunities and needs as well as ministry services available to both members and the community
Outcome: The congregation is continually apprised of needs and means available to help and be helped by their fellow members
Responsible: New Director of Caring Ministries
Ideas:
§ Talk to the Pastor about available time for the activity.
§ Make leadership aware of the opportunity for their group/committee/task force to be seen and heard
§ Advertise the opportunity in the newsletter and bulletin
§ Incorporate Mission, Values, & Vision into presentations
Funding: $0
Due Date: ASAP
Goal 5C
Reactivate our membership in the Stephen Ministry program
Outcome: Provide the training and leadership to enable CTK to offer a variety of human care support services in service to the congregation and community
Responsible: New Director of Caring Ministries; Stephen Ministry program is a function of and is overseen by the Elders
Ideas:
§ Pastor and Director of Caring Ministries participate in Stephen Leadership training
§ Forms basis for care for shut-ins and hospitalized
§ Appoint Lucia Thompson to lead the initial exploration and report to the Elders
§ Bring in a representative of Stephen Ministry to present an introduction of the program to the congregation; employ resources of former Stephen’s Ministry participants at CTK; collaborate with area congregations already actively using Stephen Ministry
Funding: Reduced: we are already registered with Stephen Ministry
Due Date: Options researched and reported by November 2005
Goal 5D
Hire a part-time Director of Caring Ministries to work for the congregation 15 hours per week to develop and implement effective caring in-reach and outreach opportunities.
Outcome: Pastoral staff and elders are freed to be the spiritual leaders of the congregation while ensuring that the training and support for the caring ministries of the congregation are met.
Responsible: Elders hire; Pastor supervises; and Personnel Committee evaluates
Ideas:
§ Listen and learn so that CTK’s ministry fits the context
§ Connect to and support agencies and activities in the community
§ The congregation is known in the community and supports a variety of groups and their specific needs (senior adults, shut-ins, hospitalized, disabled, neighborhood schools)
§ Provide training and support for specific ministries
§ Offer a variety of opportunities for all to serve in the community
§ Support all ministries with prayer and resources
Funding: $800/month
Due Date: Job description by October 15, 2005; hired upon approval
Goal 5E
Explore collaborating with the Northwest District in lay training through the Leadership Advancement Process (LAP) in order to lift up and train qualified men and women from Christ the King for appropriate Word, Service, and Sacrament opportunities.
Outcome: Recognize, lift up and train and certify gifted deacons and deaconesses from within our congregation to actively serve our ministry in applicable teaching, lay leadership, worship, sacramental and preaching roles; CTK’s pastor and trained laity work side-by-side in a partnership that uses the spiritual gifts of each for the growing and strengthening of the church.
Ideas:
§ 10-class curriculum is web- and local-based. Individuals are certified to perform the skills of each class one class at a time.
§ NW District willing to explore piloting a new deaconess program for lay women in ministry.
§ Relieves shut-in, hospitalized, preaching, leadership training and teaching pressure on pastor, and develops gifts of our lay membership.
Responsible: Elders and pastor; elders appoint an elder to champion and report
Costs: Exploration only
Date Due: A working proposal is presented to the Elders by January 1, 2006; subsequently presented to Council and congregation
Goal 5F
Offer Estate and Financial information through workshops on Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Powers of Attorney for Health Care, Health Care Facilities available, Levels of Care, etc.
Outcome: Educate our people and the community on Estate Planning matters in advance of the need to ensure well-informed and prepared people for financial and Estate needs for the future.
Responsible: Endowment Committee
Ideas:
§ Identifying qualified participants to present deferent aspects of the subject.
Funding: $0
Due Date: Spring ‘06
Goal 5G
Ensure that our facility is open and available as a center to serve the community for purposes consistent with our mission, values and vision.
Outcome: More and more groups are exposed to Christ the King, its facility, and the new and exciting faith and life opportunities the congregation offers.
Responsible: Council sets policy; office schedules
Ideas:
§ Address security concerns
§ Need workable policy so that not every group needs specific Council approval
Funding: Revenue positive
Due Date: Immediately
Key Strategy #6
At Christ the King, Dynamic Youth & Family Ministry is Integral
Children and youth at Christ the King know that their relationship to Christ will carry them through the turmoil and challenges of life because they see authentic Christianity continually lived out by all of the adults that surround them.
Goal 6A
Develop, promote, implement, and evaluate a pilot Wednesday evening family in-reach/outreach for CTK members and the community.
Outcome: 120 people in regular attendance each Wednesday by conclusion of pilot.
Responsible: Task Force comprised of Pastor, Director of Caring Ministries, Director of Youth Ministries, Director of Children’s and Family Ministries, and a representative of the Bible Study Task Force.
Ideas:
§ 5:30 – 8:30 PM programming
§ Catered meal 5:30 – 6:30 with set, at-cost prices (meal assistance provided for needy families); menus in Sunday bulletin each week
§ An open smorgasbord of faith-enriching as well as secular growth opportunities; dynamic, fluid schedule…come when you can, leave when you must, come & go and come back…
§ Open gym (members organize and coach community park & rec teams??)
§ Study Hall/tutoring/computer lab; computer/internet classes for senior adults; niche workshops: estate planning, parenting, financial planning, single parenting, service team meetings, Confirmation & youth group, Bible studies, book studies, topical studies, forums/discussions, work projects at church or in community
§ Entire group convenes at 7:50 for a time of dynamic, “unplugged”, lay-led worship
§ Seen as an outreach alternative to regular Sunday worship attendance
§ Deliberate neighborhood outreach
Funding: Variable
Due Date: Launched mid-October, 2005
Goal 6B
Hire a part-time Director of Children’s and Family Ministries to work 15 hours per week for the congregation to develop and implement a Children’s and Family Ministries Outreach.
Outcome: The need to focus on the ongoing, intentional discipling of children and families is met.
Responsible: Elders hires; Pastor supervises; Personnel Committee evaluates
Ideas:
§ Supports the Sunday School and VBS programs of the congregation or their alternative (all summer VBS??)
§ Develops and implements monthly or bi-weekly children’s ministry opportunities and neighborhood events for children and families
§ Provide training and support for specific ministries
§ Offer a variety of opportunities to serve the children and family of the community
§ Partner with neighborhood schools (Lakes Middle School, Sorenson Elementary, Fernan Elementary) to explore outreach and partnering opportunities
§ Support all ministries with prayer and resources
Funding: $800/month
Due Date: Job description by October 15, 2005; hired upon approval
Goal 6C
Hire a part-time Director of Youth Ministries to work 15 hours per week for the congregation to develop and implement a junior and senior high school ministry and outreach.
Outcome: The need to focus on the ongoing, intentional discipling of our youth is met.
Responsible: Elders hire; Pastor supervises; Personnel Committee evaluates
Ideas:
§ Supports the youth ministry programs of the congregation
§ Develops a holistic approach to youth ministry, ensuring that mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of junior and senior high youth are met
§ Provide training and support for specific ministries
§ Offer a variety of opportunities to serve the youth of the community
§ Partner with neighborhood schools (Lakes Middle School) to explore outreach and partnering opportunities
§ Support all ministries with prayer and resources
Funding: $800/month
Due Date: October 15, 2005
Goal 6D
Appoint a Study Group to thoroughly explore and present a report to the congregation on the future of Christ the King’s child care, preschool, and school
Outcome: Consensus is developed on how to best utilize the various aspects of our school, with an eye toward the impact and potential impact these valuable ministries have on the future of our congregation as we maintain or expand these programs
Responsible: Congregational President and School Board appoints the Study Group
Funding: $TBD
Due Date: Study Group by September 15; underway by October 1 and reports to School Board at their appointed deadline