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Ministries - Vision Teams
Written by Joe Royer   

vision_chart_masterThe Vision Team exists to create a strategic plan for for the congregation. Therefore, its primary work is one of leadership rather than management. This is an important distinction to make. Leadership is the visionary, "big picture" work that assesses critically where the congregation is at the present moment, where God is calling it to be in the future, and what resources will be required to move from the current reality into the desired reality.  Management is the essential "detail work" that is accomplished on a daily basis (through the Ministry Teams) to make the congregation effective.

The Vision Team is composed of one member from every Ministry Team.  This team "dreams without restrictions" and offers cohesive direction back to the Ministry Teams  This structure keeps us focused on God's purpose for us and cuts a ton of red tape (and unwanted politics) out of the equation.  As a result, we are finding that our ministries have become more effective and efficient.  In fact, each of our ministries maintains their own budget.

Below are the primary responsibilities of the Vision Team...
  • Serves as the primary administrative body of the charge conference and oversees the management and programming of the local church.
  • Plans and carries out programs that fulfill the congregation's nurturing, outreaching, and witnessing ministries.
  • Leads the visioning and strategic planning process within the church.
  • Fills vacancies in lay leadership positions that occur between meetings of the charge conference.
  • Approves the church budget and ensures that the financial needs of the church are met.
  • Makes recommendations for the compensation, benefits, and housing for the pastor(s) and other church staff.
Jesus called twelve disciples to be together in the leadership of the early Christian movement (Luke 5:1-11, 27-32; 6:12-16). Following the resurrection and ascension of Jesus, leaders of "the Way" often convened in groups to make decisions and to support each other in the work of mission and disciple-making.

Our Vision Team is greater than the sum of its parts. Gifted individuals - knit together in faith, love, and commitment and empowered and guided by the Holy Spirit - can accomplish much more than any individual. We honor and glorify God best when we become the body of Christ together.

The list to the left identifies our current team members.  Click here for a more comprehensive list. You are encouraged to contact any member of the team with questions and thoughts.  Pastor Joe is also available to you regarding the Vision Team.
 
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