Strategic Planning SWOT, Statement of Why, Core Values, Mission, Vision, Strategic Areas of Focus and Initial Task Force Teams ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Where there is no vision, the people will perish Proverbs 29:18 Bill Marianes September, 2016 Copyright www.stewardshipcalling.com Bill@stewardshipcalling.com
That the end of our lives may be Christian, without pain, blameless and peaceful, and for a GOOD ACCOUNT BEFORE THE AWESOME JUDGMENT SEAT OF CHRIST
St. Mary Orthodox Christian Church
Welcoming, loving familial parish community Growing Parish and Sunday attendance Improvement in retaining Parishioners Continuity and longevity of clergy Loving, caring compassionate clergy Continuity of timeless Orthodoxy and traditions Strengths Facilities Welcoming of diverse ethnic heritage and traditions Ministry teams Diversity of viewpoints within a unity of faith Willingness to engage in community outreach and other ministries Diverse education and fellowship opportunities for all ages
Weaknesses Lack of engagement in ministries Specific facilities improvements and additional parking Lack of number of leaders and leadership training and culture of leadership development Insufficient Outreach within the Parish community and to visitors Insufficient financial stewardship and tithing and overdependence on fundraising events Need for greater spiritual growth and engagement, and participation in church services Communications, transparency and inclusiveness Youth retention and engagement and growing youth ministries
Opportunities Engagement and participation in existing Wichita community events and programs Need in our community for traditional Christianity Serving the needs of our neighborhood and the people in need
Threats Secularism Cultural changes, including: lowering moral standards, religious apathy, changing family dynamics emphasis on instant gratification and self centeredness Lack of knowledge of Orthodoxy
St. Mary Orthodox Christian Church Statement Of Why
St. Mary Orthodox Christian Church welcomes those seeking holiness and salvation through a loving and nurturing spiritual family that manifests the presence of Christ on earth.
The Mission of St. Mary Orthodox Christian Church is to worship and honor God by living and sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ through prayer, unconditional love, mercy and service to others.
St. Mary Orthodox Christian Church Core Values Loving, welcoming and inclusive Orthodox Christian community Worship Faithfully practice and share the teachings of Christ and His Church Fiscal responsibility Humility Teamwork Service to the community and the Parish
The Vision of St. Mary Orthodox Christian Church is to reflect the light of Christ as a welcoming community focused on: worship, education, outreach, stewardship, fellowship.
STRATEGIC AREAS OF FOCUS AND TASK FORCES
Strategic Areas of Focus 1. Education 2. Ministry & Worship Engagement 3. Outreach & Fellowship 4. Stewardship & Communication 5. Youth & Young Adults
INITIAL STRATEGIC TASK FORCES TEAMS
Romans 12:5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
Last Name First Name TASK FORCE Almy Bill Outreach & Fellowship Bragg Cliff Outreach & Fellowship Dannenberg Claire Education Diltz Karen Ministry & Worship Engagement Eaton Colin Youth & Young Adults Fairbanks Dennis Education Ferris Bruce Stewardship & Communications Ferris Deanna Ministry & Worship Engagement Hansen Connie Ministry & Worship Engagement Husselman Rick Education Minks Darren Stewardship & Communications Namee Donna Outreach & Fellowship Namee Eric Youth & Young Adults Nightingale Justine Education
Last Name First Name TASK FORCE Oller Laura Ministry & Worship Engagement Peterson Eric Outreach & Fellowship Patterson Marie Ministry & Worship Engagement Salome Joey Stewardship & Communications Salome Tana Stewardship & Communications Shaheen Michelle Ministry & Worship Engagement Shippy Mary Youth & Young Adults Shippy Steven Outreach & Fellowship Stitt Helen Youth & Young Adults Wallace T.C. Education Warwick Fr. Aaron Stewardship & Communications Wells Chris Outreach & Fellowship Zarich Michael Stewardship & Communications Zarich Rachel Youth & Young Adults
Initial Strategic Task Force Leaders and Meeting Schedules Task Force Co-Chairs Secretary Meeting Time Education Ministry & Worship Engagement Outreach & Fellowship Stewardship & Communication Youth & Young Adults Dennis Fairbanks Claire Dannenburg Marie Patterson Karen Diltz Eric Peterson Donna Namee Darren Minks Bruce Ferris Rachel Zarich Eric Namee T. C. Wallace Rick Husselman Laura Oller Chris Wells 1 st and 3 rd Sunday of each month Oct 2 after Liturgy and then weekly for first four weeks and then biweekly thereafter After Liturgy, biweekly starting Oct. 2 Darren Minks Oct 9 every 2 weeks Helen Stitt October 10 th and 17 th @ 6:00 at St. Mary
You have now been called as one of the 70 Disciples Luke 10:1