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MVTF Conclusions
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Task Undertaken
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Assess the future of St. Stephen; including strengths and areas of calling
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Clarify the role of St. Stephen in the community
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Identify needs for the calling of a new Sr. Pastor
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Learn and share characteristics of a Healthy Congregation
Participation
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Community Research
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Patrick Garland
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Karen Fachman
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Rollie Williams
Steps in the Process
Community Research
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Interviewed Community & School Leaders
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Reviewed community demographics
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Discussed results as part of Congregation Gathering
Recommendations from the Mission
Vision Task Force
Mature Program
Church
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Decentralized Decision making
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Roughly 325 to 400 average attendance
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Paid Pastor & Staff size of 4 to 6
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Strong volunteer support
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Desire for attendance Growth
Staff reflects balanced Priorities
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Hire a full time Youth coordinator
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Call a Sr. Pastor with the following characteristics:
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Strong communication skills
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Capable of effectively leading staff & volunteers
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Will bring the Word to everday life through
preaching and teaching
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Brings energy and commitment to outreach
and ministry
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Relates well to youth (or support Youth coordinator)
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Provides continued support of the music program
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Alignment & communication of staff with strategy
of the congregation
Leadership Structure
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Review Leadership structure to ensure a balance of operational and strategic
needs of the congregation are met
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Annually review alignment of our programs with our strategy
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Every four years re-assess the strategy of St. Stephen.
New Members
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Establish formal new member recruitment.
Outreach, Ministry & Evangelism
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Commit to enhanced outreach, ministry and evangelism serving all our
neighbors and local community.
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Expand local ministries by partnering with schools, churches and other
community based organizations
Mission statement
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Adopt the following mission statement
“To love God and our neighbors;
and by God’s grace, agree to differ, resolve to love, and unite to serve.”