VISION STATEMENT: To be the model Apostolic/Pentecostal church for the 21 st century.
I. LEADERSHIP FOCUS A. APPOINT SUCCESSION TEAM WHOSE MISSION IS TO: (Membership TBD) I. Implement an assessment of the leadership of the COOLJC, including ecclesiastical, Department and Administrative (Executive) status to determine what our leadership and staffing needs will be going forward. a. Identify potential vacancies b. Present a plan addressing these openings c. Identify the impact on COOLJC s growth and fulfillment of mission, if these are not addressed d. Suggest timeframe or date of completion
II. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE A. INTERIM REVIEW & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS I. Appraise existing leadership on areas where approaches to leadership needs and problem solving should be implemented to address issues we are facing in the short term and in anticipation of an approved succession plan. II. Identify issues, region by region; and in collaboration with the Chairman of Bishops, and the Chairman of Presbyters, present them in order of importance to the joint boards for resolution. (Use committees if necessary)
B. DO A SWOT ANALYSIS OF COOLJC 2017 2018 I. Representatives from each of the Ecclesiastical Boards as well as the Departments will participate to ensure we come up with a comprehensive perspective of the organization, and a strategy to fulfill its mission going forward.
C. ADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIVE I. Present a revised constitution and amendment of the Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ at the International Convocation July 2017 for review and approval for circulation to the General Body for one year (2017 2018) and ratification in the International Convention, 2018.
D. FINANCIAL: I. Present an operating budget for the COOLJC Fiscal Year, 2017-2018, that has been fully reviewed by the appropriate boards, and approved by the Board of Apostles for ratification. (This will become the standard process for budget formation and approval going forward). All international boards and auxiliaries will be financially transparent and will operate with the highest level of integrity.
E. MAJOR INITIATIVES: I. Each of our major initiatives: Evangelism, Education, Global Missions, Home Missions, and Social Justice Ministries will be funded by designated departments throughout the COOLJC were possible. Funding will be allocated from the general operating budget of the COOLJC as well. The supporting assignments are as follows: a. Evangelism The Board of Presbyters (IBOP) b. Education The Board of Bishops (IBOB) c. Global Missions, (Home and Foreign), - The International Missionary Dept., (IMD) and The International Women s Dept., (IWD) d. The Social Justice Economic and Racial Equality Commission The International Deacons Board (IDB), and the International Youth Congress (IYC)
1) $30,000 Budget 2) $15,000 from Board of Bishops 3) USB Drives with all workshops $10 (on sale in Birmingham) 4) Dr. Lonnie B. Green Scholarships (applications accepted until July 1 st ) 5) Donations to Church of Christ Bible Institute and WL Bonner College 6) Color coded tracks for easy workshop location 7) Formation of Board of Education Jadae Hill Refuge III COOLJC, Sequin, TX-District Pastor Leonard Fennell Texas State University 2016 Dr. Lonnie B. Green S.E.E.D. Scholarship Recipients Kayla Hodges Refuge Temple, Columbia, SC Bishop Sylvester Reid Claflin University Pierre R. Pinckney Greater Refuge Temple, Charleston, SC Apostle Walter Jackson, Berkley College of Music
EVANGELISM The BOARD OF EVANGELISM will train and equip regions, diocese and local leaders on the six styles of evangelism from Becoming a Contagious Christian, by Bill Hybels. A wonderful, practical guide to personal evangelism. DIRECT STYLE INTELLECTUAL STYLE TESTIMONIAL STYLE Direct Style Biblical Example: Peter- Acts 2 Characteristics: confident, assertive Intellectual Style Biblical Example: Paul- Acts 17 Characteristics: inquisitive, analytical, logical Testimonial Style Biblical Example: Blind man- John 9 He s healed - No one can deny your personal story. Interpersonal Style Biblical Example: Matthew- Luke 5:29 Characteristics: Generally a warm personality, conversational, friendship-oriented Invitational Style Biblical example: Woman at the Well- John 4 Characteristics: hospitable, relational, persuasive Serving Style Biblical Example: Dorcas- Acts 9:36 (aka Tabitha) Characteristics: Others-centered, humble, patient, caring. Sponsored By the Board of Bishops SERVING STYLE INVITATIONAL STYLE INTERPERSONAL STYLE
GLOBAL MISSION Continue educating, training, and developing preachers, missionaries and lay leaders in all aspects of mission work. Continue the progression of preaching the gospel in foreign countries, Continue our tradition of building and expansion projects such as our orphanages, schools, and churches. Strengthen our International Church growth by continuing to appoint ministers and overseers to carry out the work. Continue conducting periodic visits to the established International Church Sites. Provide continuous financial assistance in areas where there is severe economic hardship. Improve the efforts for obtaining better financial support for the foreign works while lessening the struggle. All other goals are hinged upon the accomplishment of this specific goal; and the achievement of such will be a direct result of a reasonable budget allocated for mission work. Sponsored by the International Missionary (IMD) and Women s Council Departments., (IWC)
HOME MISSIONS The Home Mission Department is engaged in the following Assisting churches in Building projects Church repair Church Remodeling Church Planting Our Goal is, that by the grace of God, to serve the national church within the United States with the information and resources that they need to build the Kingdom of God in the communities we are called to serve. We give a great support by providing access to skilled laborers, such as contractors, architect, brick masons and other skilled professionals. Sponsored by the International Missionary (IMD) and Women s Council Departments., (IWC)
Supported by the International Deacons Board (IDB), and the International Youth Congress (IYC)
III. OUTREACH: A. The Board of Evangelism (BOE) and its constituents, will work in conjunction with the Board of Education to provide adequate training for clergy, leaders and members of the COOLJC, so that the outreach efforts of the COOLJC will be maximized. B. The Social Justice Economic and Racial Equality Commission will be engaged in addressing various expressions of inequality, injustice, and oppression, throughout the United States and the world wherever we have membership in COOLJC.
CENTENNIAL A. The Centennial Commission has thus far created and published: I. A Strategic Plan II. A tentative timetable of events and activities leading up to the 2019 Celebration III. designation, and Several Centennial related articles in the 2015 and 2016 Contender for the Faith Organizational Magazine. B. Centennial Commission vision, goals, procedures and policies pending approval by Organization. I. A special DVD recording of the Pentecostal/Apostolic which is so much a part of our spiritual heritage. II. 2018 - COOLJC Pre-Centennial Concert (Fundraiser) would be presented and participated by Holy Convocation delegates, with the primary goals of teaching and perpetuating the rich COOLJC heritage in music III. 2018 - Pre-Centennial Recognition Reception IV. 2018 - Tribute to the many COOLJC members who have serve in the armed forces. V. 2018 Board of Apostles Special Tribute designed to educate the Organization about the history and to raise funds for the Centennial Celebration. VI. The continuing collection of photos, significant records and notations to fully document the history and uniqueness of the COOLJC s one-hundred years of history.