Assessment Power Point - The Way Community Church

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Pathways Forward Transitional Ministry Consulting

The Way Community Church

Transitional AssessmentPresentation

March 9, 2014

What will be presented . . . What will be presented . . . Part I - A Brief History of The Way Community Church

Part II – Assessment Research “Who were we?” “Who are we now?” “What is our context?” Part III – Visioning Responses “Who do we hope to become?”Part IV - Strengths, Challenges & Key Result Areas

Transition - The Big IdeaTransition - The Big Idea

Seasons of transition can be windows of Seasons of transition can be windows of opportunity for churches to experience opportunity for churches to experience spiritual renewal, increased health, spiritual renewal, increased health, focused vision and renewed mission focused vision and renewed mission prior toprior to engaging in the pastoral search. engaging in the pastoral search.

Major Goals for Churches in Major Goals for Churches in TransitionTransition

To help churches thrive through transition byTo help churches thrive through transition by providing leadership, resources and support. providing leadership, resources and support.

(Ministry Track)(Ministry Track)

To help churches engage a Lead Pastor To help churches engage a Lead Pastor from a posture of health with clarity of vision from a posture of health with clarity of vision and mission. and mission.

(Transitional Track)(Transitional Track)

The Ultimate ObjectiveThe Ultimate Objective

To welcome a new Lead Pastor . . . .To welcome a new Lead Pastor . . . .

to a healthy church that is growing into a healthy church that is growing in renewal - spiritually, relationally, renewal - spiritually, relationally, organizationally and operationally. organizationally and operationally. who has been hired through a who has been hired through a thoughtful, thoughtful, collaborative search process in collaborative search process in dependencedependence on the Holy Spirit’s guidance on the Holy Spirit’s guidance. .

Major Phases of Major Phases of TransitionTransition

• Healthy closure with the past• Regaining Stability ►Assessment of Church Health • Developing a Transitional Plan • Preparing for the Pastoral Search • Conducting the Pastoral Search • Hiring a Lead Pastor • Evaluation of the process

Intent and Limitations . . .Intent and Limitations . . .

Not intended to be a 360Not intended to be a 3600 ministry review For the purposes of the Transitional process For the purposes of the Transitional process Based on the principles of “appreciative Based on the principles of “appreciative inquiry” inquiry” Identifies Strengths and Key Result Areas Identifies Strengths and Key Result Areas (KRAs) (KRAs)

Assessment Objectives Assessment Objectives To present a realistic pictureTo present a realistic picture

To explore how this information affects usTo explore how this information affects us

To develop a plan toward greater healthTo develop a plan toward greater health

To encourage prayer for wisdom and guidanceTo encourage prayer for wisdom and guidance

A vital step in preparation for the Pastoral A vital step in preparation for the Pastoral SearchSearch

Before we begin . . . Before we begin . . .

We are starting from different places todayWe are starting from different places today

We will need to check our emotions at the doorWe will need to check our emotions at the door

History handout provided History handout provided

We recognize that God is in all of thisWe recognize that God is in all of this

We will need to check our emotions at the doorWe will need to check our emotions at the door

The Way Community The Way Community Church Church

Transitional AssessmentTransitional Assessment

Part IPart IA Brief History of The Way A Brief History of The Way

Community ChurchCommunity Church

The Way The Way Community ChurchCommunity Church

Part IIPart II

Who Were We?Who Were We?

Who Are We Now?Who Are We Now?

What is our Context?What is our Context?

A few more detailsA few more details

Attendance PatternsAttendance Patterns

Pre-launch core - 30

2006 2006 2007 2009 2011 2013

Where we all live . . .

• Richmond 43%• Delta 47%• Tsawwassen 3%• Surrey 3%• Other areas 1%

$100,000

$200,000

$300,000

$400,000

$500,000

$600,000

General Fund and Designated Funds

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Income Expense

Total Missions Giving 2006 – 2013 $314,063

$10,000

$20,000

$30,000

$40,000

$50,000

$60,000

$70,000

$80,000

$90,000

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Church Staff 2006 – PresentChurch Staff 2006 – Present

Lead Pastor Lead Pastor 1 1

Worship PastorWorship Pastor 1 1

Associate Pastors Associate Pastors 2 2

Administrative Pastor Administrative Pastor 1 1

Youth Pastor Youth Pastor 1 1

Children’s Workers Children’s Workers 6 6

Administrative Assistants 5Administrative Assistants 5

Who Were We?Who Were We? Mission/Vision StatementsMission/Vision Statements

““Helping people find and follow the Helping people find and follow the Way”Way”

““People transformed by experiencing People transformed by experiencing

the grace of God”the grace of God”

““To invite people to experienceTo invite people to experience

the mystery of God’s grace”the mystery of God’s grace”

Helping Helping peoplepeople find and follow the Way find and follow the Way

People defined as: People defined as: people who do not know Jesus people who do not know Jesus people with no church homepeople with no church home people along the highway 99 corridorpeople along the highway 99 corridor people who thought they weren’t good people who thought they weren’t good enough toenough to

walk into a churchwalk into a church

Helping Helping PeoplePeople Find and Follow The Way Find and Follow The Way

““People” defined as: People” defined as: people who have given up on churchpeople who have given up on church people who had been hurt by churchpeople who had been hurt by church people disillusioned with religionpeople disillusioned with religion people who find a traditional church too people who find a traditional church too scary scary

Observations – Who were we? Observations – Who were we? • a strong “why” for the launch of the church

• an unusually effective launch

• a happy and hard story of growth and loss

• glue – vision, pastoral leader, innovation, friendly

• a pattern of growth outpacing needed structure

• significant staff turnover

• financial generosity and sound fiscal management

Who Are We Now? Who Are We Now?

Current attendance 2014 Current attendance 2014 ~120 ~120 Total number of ministries Total number of ministries 1717 Total volunteer positions filled 103 Total number of volunteers 87 Attendance/Volunteerism rate 72%

Current Ministry StaffCurrent Ministry Staff

1 Part Time Transitional Pastor1 Part Time Transitional Pastor 1 Part Time Transitional Coach1 Part Time Transitional Coach 1 Part Time Worship Director1 Part Time Worship Director

Annual Basic Operating Costs 2007 $112,000

2008 $110,000 2009 $114,000 2010 $133,000 2011 $111,000

2012 $116,000 2013 $110,000

What is our Context? Some data about the City of Richmond

Population Growth ProjectionsPopulation Growth Projections

2006 182,600 2011 199,300 2021 212,000

Estimated projected growth rate is ~3%

Ethnicity – Richmond 2012Chinese 45%English 14%Scottish 10%Canadian 9%East Indian 7%Irish 7%German 6%Filipino 6%Ukrainian 4%French 2%Japanese 2%

Ethnicity – Richmond 2012

Asian 60%

Caucasian 40%

2011 Richmond Demographics by Age

11%0-9

30-3940-49

70-7980+

Approximate Demographic ComparisonThe Way Church and Richmond

0-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80+

TWCC Richmond

Other Demographic Data – Richmond

Male - 48% Female - 52%

Median age Canada 40.6British Columbia 41.9Richmond 42.1• Male 41• Female 43

Richmond Statistics – Richmond Statistics – EducationEducation

RichmondRichmond BC Avg.BC Avg.

Less than grade 12Less than grade 12 5% 5% 20%20%

High School Diploma High School Diploma 32%32% 28% 28%

Trade Certificate Trade Certificate 7% 7% 11%11%

College Diploma College Diploma 17%17% 22% 22%

University Degree University Degree 37% 37% 41%41%

Income Ranges – RichmondIncome Ranges – Richmond

Richmond BC Richmond BC Avg.Avg.Under $10,000Under $10,000 6% 6% 33%33%$10,001 - $30,000$10,001 - $30,000 21%21% 17%17%$30,001 - $50,000$30,001 - $50,000 22%22% 13%13%$50,001 - $70,000$50,001 - $70,000 17%17% 11%11%$70,001 - $90,000$70,001 - $90,000 13%13% 10%10%$90,000 or higher$90,000 or higher 20%20% 15%15%

Average household income $67,500 Average household income $67,500

Richmond Families – 55,400

Married 43,720 78%Common law 3,210 6%Lone parent - female 7,385 13%Lone parent – male 1,535 3%

Household numbers• 2 people 41%• 3 people 28%• 4 people 23%• 5+ people 7%

Who we are now? Who we are now? Canadian contextCanadian context

% of Canadians who attend church weekly% of Canadians who attend church weekly

19851985 2005 2005

age 15 to 24 23%age 15 to 24 23% 16%16%

age 25 to 44 25%age 25 to 44 25% 16%16%

age 45 to 64 39%age 45 to 64 39% 22%22%

age 65 over 42%age 65 over 42% 39%39%

British Columbia figures tend to be lower.British Columbia figures tend to be lower.

* Provided by the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada 2009* Provided by the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada 2009

Who we are now? Who we are now? Canadian contextCanadian context

% of population that is Evangelical % of population that is Evangelical By attendance By attendance 4% 4% By membership By membership 5% 5% By affiliation By affiliation 11%11%

* Provided by the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada * Provided by the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada 20092009

Clarification Q & A TimeClarification Q & A Time

Basic Level of Church Health Basic Level of Church Health

SurveySurvey a a “real time”“real time” snapshot as of March 9, snapshot as of March 9,

20142014

The Way CommunityThe Way CommunityChurch Church

Who Participated?• 51 total responses

29 non - members

22 members

Who Participated? Ages

20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70s 80s

How long have you attended The Way Community Church?

5 years or more

1 year or less

2 – 4 years31

Church Background

Came from another churchI attended regularly

Came from anotherchurch I attendedoccasionally

No previous church background

Sunday Services are meaningful and relevant in the lives of people in our congregation

1015202530

Strongly disagree Mildly disagree Agree Strongly agree

““Sunday Services meaningful and relevant” Sunday Services meaningful and relevant” Comments Summary (28)Comments Summary (28)

• a wide range of views on the purpose of Sunday services • a variety of perspectives about the worship ministry

• preaching ministry is effective and relevant

• a desire for more depth, challenge, and response

We have an effective strategy to impactour community for Christ

““Impact our community for Christ” Impact our community for Christ” Comments Summary (31)Comments Summary (31)

• Many not sure we have a strategy • Support for what has been done in the past

• Strong support for the youth ministry outreach

We have a strong sense of connection with one another in our church family

““Strong sense of connection with one Strong sense of connection with one another” another”

Comments Summary (26)Comments Summary (26)

• a longing for more fellowship events, more than Sundays

• care group ministry is meaningful

• a sense that there are two groups - those who feel more connected and those who feel less connected

• a strong sense of being a welcoming congregation

Spiritual Growth of believers is intentional and effective

Spiritual Growth intentional and effectiveSpiritual Growth intentional and effectiveComments Summary (23)Comments Summary (23)

• a sense that this is happening in youth ministry

• “a need for discipleship” – the most prevalent phrase

• happening in small groups, but we need more

• Sunday ministry is doing this to some degree

As a church community we are being trained and equipped for ministry and service

““Trained and equipped for ministry”Trained and equipped for ministry”Comments Summary (27)Comments Summary (27)

• a general sense that this is not happening effectively other than what may come across on Sunday morning

• a hunger and desire for more equipping ministry

• some of this was provided “hit and miss” previously but there has not been an intentional strategy

Our church has a clear vision of its uniquepurpose and mission in our community

““Clear vision of purpose and mission”Clear vision of purpose and mission”Comments Summary (25)Comments Summary (25)

• some aware of a past vision

• consensus that this is lacking currently

• anticipation to seek God’s direction and guidance

• a range of ideas resident within the congregation

Our church develops plans that enable positive movement towards clear goals and objectives.

““Develops Clear Plans” Develops Clear Plans” Comments Summary (26)Comments Summary (26)

• dreams and ideas have been plentiful • inconsistent in planning, follow through, or both in the past

• a sense of a plan to address the current season

• hard to make plans when vision is unclear

Our church has an effective structure that isorganized to help us accomplish our mission

““Effective structure” Effective structure” Comments Summary (20)Comments Summary (20)

• some areas of ministry are more structured, others less

• we are at the start of a rebuilding process

• this has been something that has not been well defined

• an aspect of our entrepreneurial culture

Our church provides many opportunitiesto be involved in ministry

Opportunities to be involvedOpportunities to be involvedComments Summary (22)Comments Summary (22)

• overwhelming sense of opportunities

• could use help knowing how to engage

• most opportunities for internal ministries

• help needed in knowing how to serve

Our church has an effective prayer emphasisthat positively impacts our ministry

““Prayer Emphasis”Prayer Emphasis”Comments Summary (19)Comments Summary (19)

• a very strong prayer team that serves the church well

• corporate prayer events and participation is lacking

• a sense that others need to grow in this area

Our facilities are adequate to meet our current and future ministry needs

Facilities AdequateFacilities AdequateComments Summary (16)Comments Summary (16)

• most feel that the school is a good facility at this time

• confusion about the Ministry Centre at this time

• great concern about burn out for setting up each Sunday

• concern expressed about what the church can afford

Who Are We Now? ObservationsWho Are We Now? Observations

Wondering what the future will hold for The Way Attempting to weather a season of loss and decline Somewhat weary of the negativity of the recent past A church that is seeking for its sense of identity after the departure of the founding pastor A core group that believes God will rebuild and renew

Who Are We Now? ObservationsWho Are We Now? Observations

Hungry for a renewed sense of vision for the future A desire for discipleship, the most common theme Appreciative of the leadership of the Board at this time A sense of fragility mixed with hope Concern about finances and commitment of people A variety of expectations about worship and the purpose of

Sunday ministries Sunday ministries Generally comfortable with the Transitional process - Generally comfortable with the Transitional process - mixed mixed

with concern about how long it might takewith concern about how long it might take

Vision for the FutureVision for the Future

Vision For the FutureVision For the Future

What would you NOT want to see changed? What would you NOT want to see changed? (45) (45)

Major – in order of importance• our casual, accepting, open to all, multi-cultural value of of accepting people• a non-traditional style of church• our ministry to youth and children• our prayer team ministry• Bible-based preaching and teaching• leadership that depends on the Holy Spirit’s guidance and empowerment

Notable• past outreach events• a commitment to Missions and operating debt free

What do you think SHOULD be changed? What do you think SHOULD be changed? (42)(42)

Major – in order of importance• a greater emphasis on discipleship and training• a more vibrant style of worship• more development of small group ministry• renewal of vision for the future• more emphasis on prayer together• greater variety in services – testimonies, children and youth

Notables• start service on time, maybe coffee after• simplify set up • move on from the past

What values do you believe are at the What values do you believe are at the heart heart of The Way Community Church? (43)of The Way Community Church? (43) Major – in order of importance

• A loving, accepting, come as you are attitude• Helping people discover a relationship with Jesus• Being a church of fellowship and friendship• Helping people find their place of service • Prayer• Missions

Notables• Ministry to children and youth• Worship• Stewardship

What significance does the location of the What significance does the location of the church have for its future? (43)church have for its future? (43)

Major – in order of priority• The location is important and positive for the future• The location is in a growing area• Not a good location for those who don’t live in Richmond• The location doesn’t really matter

Notables• We need to define the community we want to reach • We are one more church on “religion road”

Is there something you believe is uniquely Is there something you believe is uniquely important for The Way Community Church important for The Way Community Church totodo in the years ahead? (39)do in the years ahead? (39)

Major – in order of priority• Be a church that reaches people with the gospel

Notables• Strengthen and build up the congregation • Find the right pastor• Develop strong leaders• Develop a common vision for the future• Seek God and trust Him for the future

Prayerfully envision what the church couldPrayerfully envision what the church couldlook like in the future? (37)look like in the future? (37)

Major – in order of priority• welcoming, accepting, with a strong sense of community• a growing church – spiritually and numerically• multi – generational & multi – cultural• joyful, vibrant, celebratory worship, testimonies, baptisms• a seven day a week church with strong discipleship• a sense of the Holy Spirit at work• strong ministry to children and youth

Notables• strong pastoral and lay leadership• a church home

What a new Lead Pastor should know . . . What a new Lead Pastor should know . . . (41)(41) • We are a church with a committed core

• We need to be taught and discipled in order to grow• We are not a traditional church• Our past values and journey so far are important• Working collaboratively with our lay leaders is vital• Understanding of the multi-cultural nature of Richmond• We have a strong desire for community and outreach• We want to be accepting and caring to all who come to us• We want to support you and pray for you

Vision For the Future - ObservationsVision For the Future - Observations

• a wide range of perspectives about the future• a desire to see greater clarity• a desire for God’s direction• clarity of core values that are important• less clarity about specifics at this time• more visioning work to be done

Big Picture Observations - Big Picture Observations - StrengthsStrengths

a clear “why” for the launch of the a clear “why” for the launch of the churchchurch a strong, entrepreneurial ethos a strong, entrepreneurial ethos a deeply committed core of leaders a deeply committed core of leaders operated in the black from day oneoperated in the black from day one a steady, generous commitment to a steady, generous commitment to missionsmissions impressive growth patterns in early impressive growth patterns in early yearsyears a tenacious core group - church familya tenacious core group - church family

Big Picture Observations – Big Picture Observations – ChallengesChallenges

changing locations and facilitieschanging locations and facilities inconsistency in growth patternsinconsistency in growth patterns a wide range of expectationsa wide range of expectations hurtful loss of Worship Pastor and key hurtful loss of Worship Pastor and key peoplepeople a gradual fading from the original visiona gradual fading from the original vision weariness in ongoing Sunday set upweariness in ongoing Sunday set up departure of founding pastordeparture of founding pastor

Key Result Areas (KRAs)Key Result Areas (KRAs)

Presented to Board of Elders – March 4th

Discussion and refinement by all Approved by the Board of Elders A short term roadmap toward health Prepares the church for Pastoral Search

Key Result Areas (KRAs)Key Result Areas (KRAs)

What must be addressed prior to search? What should be addressed during the search? What should be addressed with the new Lead Pastor?

KRA #1 – GovernanceKRA #1 – GovernanceA revision of the governance A revision of the governance model and practices at The Way.model and practices at The Way. This includes . . . This includes . . . A clear understanding of the Senior Pastor’s A clear understanding of the Senior Pastor’s role and relationship with the Board of Elders. role and relationship with the Board of Elders.

Equipping Elders in their dual roles as members of a Governing Board and as “Shepherds of the Flock.”

Development of an Elders operational and policy manual.

KRA #2: Mission and Vision

A re-visioning process to help The Wayaffirm its unique sense of purpose and mission in the community at this time in its journey.

KRA #3: Mission & Vision Stewardship

A decision to ensure that the church’sMission and Vision is stewarded by the Board of Elders & the Lead Pastorversus being solely the responsibility of the Lead Pastor.

KRA #4: Prayer ministry Building on the effective ministry of the church’s Prayer team to create meaningful widespread prayer ministries throughout the congregation.

KRA #5: Sunday ServicesGain a clear sense and consensus of the primary purpose of Sunday services:

- An event to share the gospel? (outreach)- A training ground to launch people to live the gospel? (discipleship)

This includes: Developing the worship ministry to support the primary purpose of the services.

Clarifying the worship style values of the church: eclectic? celebratory? cutting edge? reflective? charismatic? traditional?

KRA #6: Leadership DevelopmentImplementation of a consistent “all ministry leaders” meeting guided by the Lead Pastorfor the purpose of prayer, encouragement, equipping, and peer support.

This includes:Normalizing a church culture whereby every ministry leader is mentoring an apprentice leader to share the ministry with them and to equip them to prepare for future leadership roles.

KRA #7: Evangelism and OutreachClarifying the church’s primary model of outreach:

• An event based “attractional” model?• An “all congregation” 7 day a week model of personal evangelism?

KRA #8: DiscipleshipEstablishing a clear process for helpingpeople to grow into maturity in Christ.

This includes:A church-wide clear understanding of what a disciple isDevelopment of intentional disciple making ministries

KRA #9: Life GroupsCreating an intentional plan to re-vitalize the Life Group ministry This includes:• a clear leadership model and structure• clear lines of accountability for leaders• church approved curriculums• ongoing leadership training and development

Next Steps . . . .

• Response to this presentation by congregation

• Establish what KRA’s are pre, during, post search

• Develop a strategic plan to address KRAs

• A ministry strategy for the transition period and beyond

• Inviting the congregation into a season of prayer specifically to support this process

Thank You!

• to those who helped us with this

• to those who have prayed

• for coming out to listen and consider

• for your input

Steady on, stay the course!

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