WCC 2020 VisionLeadership Update

November 12, 2013

Agenda

Welcome

Opening Prayer

Phase 2 Highlights

Group Reflection

Phase 2 Small Group Insights

Phase 3 Recommendation

Close

Phase 2: HighlightsWow! What was that?

Interconnected theme for Fall woven through:

Worship, Devotions, Small Groups Adult Ed Website – WCC 2020 tab

Worship

Thread

Special Music

Participation

Personal Messages

Visual design

Name Tags

Pew Pads (to come)

Fellowship -- Lunches

Outreach -- All Church project

Stewardship concept

Guest speakers

Education – adult and kids congruent with theme

Group Reflection

Discuss two questions at your table 20 minutes

Record thinking on flip chart

Select spokesperson

Report out

Discuss at your table:

1. What elements moved you during Phase 2?

2. What would you like to see in the future for WCC in order for us to be a vibrant and energized congregation?

3. What elements of Phase 2 did not resonate with you and why?

Group Reflection - 20 minutes

Agenda

Welcome

Opening Prayer

Phase 2 Highlights

Group Reflection

Phase 2 Small Group Insights

Phase 3 Recommendation

Close

Faith MomentsParticipation with church

Programs similar or at WCC

Volunteer roles at WCC

Service with othersOther PeopleLife Events

Replicating at WCC

Tenure MentorshipIntergenerational activities

Showing upBoth targeted and overlapping programs

The Mission is us: Belonging, Inclusive, Welcoming: Implied and True

Doing WITH, not FOR

GodJesus ChristStudy

Missing: HOW we increase the love of God and neighbor

We are faith in motion/action

Other: Holy Spirit?Forward looking

Top Words

ChristianWelcomingLoveRelevantFaithInclusiveJesus Christ

Doing:ConnectingDevelopingGrowingParticipatingCaringSingingServing

Feeling:RaptureChallengedTransformedPeaceLoveEmpoweredResponsible

Stay Tuned….Only a couple of groups have completed to date.

Agenda

Welcome

Opening Prayer

Phase 2 Highlights

Group Reflection

Phase 2 Small Group Insights

Phase 3 Recommendation

Close

Incorporate previous feedback received from the congregation and leadership team,

Implement immediate tactics to meet congregational expectations and needs, particularly with regard to the interim and senior pastor searches and well-received spiritual elements of Phase 2,

Re-frame roles, church structure and expectations to ensure success of the plan and

Facilitate a period of review and listening for the final plan by the congregation prior to approval at the annual congregational meeting in the Spring.

Phase 3 Objectives

Phase 3 TimelineItem Timing Task

1 January SPSC Draft Plan

2 February Integration Sub-team Meetings with Lay Ministries (Committees)

3 February 11

Tactical plan presented to Council for feedback

4 March SPSC Finalize Plan

5 April 8 Final Plan to Council

6 April/May Present to Congregation with Listening sessions

7 May Ratification at Annual Meeting

Agenda

Welcome

Opening Prayer

Phase 2 Highlights

Group Reflection

Phase 2 Small Group Insights

Phase 3 Recommendation

Close