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Mel May
Cindi McCullough
Bernard Nichols
Kyla Olson
Jerry Safranek
Russ & Michelle Simmons
Brant & Susanne Taylor
John VanZandt
Carol Wright
John Whitney was absent, but had previously
submitted several goals for the mission
committee.
We met from 9 AM - Dinner in our Activities Room, seated at tables by ministry involvement (Elders,
Body Life, Christian Education, Operation, Outreach, Worship, Deaconesses, AWANA, Youth). Since
several of the participants served in more than one area, there was some overlap among the tables.
The Deaconesses provided snacks and arranged dinner after the session.
We began with a devotional handout to consider the biblical idea of plans.
Keeping Our Focus
A One Word Devotional focuses on one word in Scripture. Pick one of the verses that speaks to you
today and share why.
Meditate: Read the Word of God - What does it say?
Ask: What is the Spirit of Truth revealing to me?
Pray: Lord, I want to adjust my life to this truth. Make me more like you. I want to obey You!
Share: What is God saying to you through these verses?
Psalm 33:11
Psalm 40:5
Proverbs 12:5
Proverbs 15:22
Proverbs 16:3
Proverbs 16:9
Proverbs 19:21
Proverbs 21:5
Jeremiah 29:11
But the plans of the LORD stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all
generations.
Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders you have done. The things you planned for us
no one can recount to you; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many
to declare.
The plans of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.
In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
Many are the plans in a mans heart, but it is the LORDs purpose that prevails.
The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not
to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
My personal application . . .
All references from the New International Version (NIV) Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society
I reviewed the worksheets I had prepared for each ministry, and then turned the rest of the time over to
the table groups to complete their work. Each worksheet had a similar layout, but was broken down by
their areas of responsibility.
THE TRANSITIONAL VISION
OF BROKEN BOW EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH
2015-2016
Our Mission: Leading People Into a Growing Relationship With Jesus Christ
Goal(s) to accomplish the mission over the next 12 months
Objectives
Action Steps
Due Date
Responsible Persons
The tables included the following members and worksheets describing areas of responsibility for
consideration in setting specific goals. The goals that are found on the following pages were submitted
by these groups.
Elders:
Jerry Safranek, Roger Albin, Bernard Nichols
Discipleship
Leadership Development
Body Life:
Larry Coleman, Dan Anderson, Betty Fauquet
Small Group Ministry
Mens Ministry
Womens Ministry
Visitation Ministry
Care Ministry to Sick & Needy
Young Couples Fellowship
Youth:
Brant & Susanne Taylor, Michelle Simmons
Missions
Deaconesses:
Jean Bose, Sally Armstrong, Barb Luzum, Carol
Wright
Christian Education:
Mel May, Carlene Albin, Darlene Friesen
Adult Sunday School
Childrens Sunday School Ministry
Youth Ministry
Childrens Church Ministry
Camp Ministry
Library Ministry
Nursery
Operations: Russ Simmons
Administration
Office
Facilities
Grounds
Finances
Decorations
ELDERS
I.
II.
Leadership Development
A.
Train 1 person as an Assistant Chairman for each ministry who can take over in 3
years
Objective 1 Challenge 1 person as the assistant chairman
Action Step 1 Lest of potential candidates by May 1
Action Step 2 Challenge and recruit person by July 1
Action Step 3 Train during events and meetings by Jan. 1, 16
Action Step 4 Mentor trainees during week and possibly through Launching Multipliers
BODY LIFE
Goal(s) to accomplish
the mission over the
next 12 months
Objectives
Action Steps
Due Date
Larry
Coleman
Body Life
Small Group
Ministry
Mens
Ministry
Womens
Ministry
Visitation
Ministry
Care
Ministry
to Sick &
Needy
Young
Couples
Fellowship
Responsible
Persons
To start 2 new
small groups by
1/1/16 that involve
4-6 households that
last at least 6-8
wks.
Jump start- 2
small groups
that last 6-8
wks in 2015
Identify 2
leaders who
would be
willing to start
a small group
in 2015.
Conduct a major
mens event this
fall
-connectionfellowshipintro to
growth
opportunities
for men.
-plan it by
8/1/15
9/1/15
8/15
-spring event
almost
completedfall event yet
to be
determined
Jerry and
Karen
Safranek
Dan
Anderson
Kyla Olson
-get started
by putting a
team together
5/1/15
Jerry and
Karen
Safranek
-meet with
deaconesses
regularly to
discuss
needs.- ask
for everyones
help
everyday
Jean Bose
1X
Alynn
gathering/
Coleman
quarter
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Main Goal for C. E.: To see what God will do beyond what we ask or think. Eph. 3:20
Objective: to get out of the boat to see God work in us.
Action: My house shall be a house of prayer. Luke 19:46
Pray every step of the way
Every parent equipped to share the Gospel
Goal(s) to accomplish the
mission over the next 12
months
Objectives
Due Date
1) Tools
bracelet &
videos
books
(wordless)
1) Training
sermons,
sessions with
leaders
June
May
June 3
VBS
training
To encourage
couples to
strengthen
and develop
a Godcentered
marriage
2) Marriage
conference
3) SS class
4) Young
couples
socials
Mar 2729
April (6
wks)
ongoing
Follow-up VBS
Word of God
proclaimed
Summer
Priscilla
Shafer
To be aware of
what they
are doing.
One-on-one
accountabilit
y
Prayer and God
at work in
hearts
2015
Brant
Taylor
1) Challenge
adult staff to
implement
and model a
daily time
with Jesus.
2) Locate a
devotional
that can be
used by all
Action Steps:
1) Call each staff
member and
communicate
new goal by
4/1/15 2) Locate a
devotional 4/1/15. -
Sharing gospel
with our
Every parent equipped to
children or
share the gospel
grandchildre
n.
Adult
Sunday
School
To enrich marriage
Childrens
Sunday
School
Ministry
Youth
Ministry
Responsible
Persons
Action Steps
Mel May
Michelle
Simmons,
Brant
Susanne,
Michelle
and Brant
Childrens
Church
Ministry
Camp
Ministry
Library
Ministry
Nursery
Management/organizati
on of childrens
church
Reworking policy
Objectives
Action Steps
Due Date
Responsible
Persons
staff and
students.
3) Identify and
recruit
student
leaders to
help the
adults hold
students
accountable.
3) Connect with
current and
potential
student leaders
and ask them to
commit to goal
and process by
3/25/15
Make CC easier
for those doing
it.
Carlene and
Beth
together
2 wks
Beth Ottun
Funds to go to
camp
Communicate
Need a leader
to head up
the camp
ministry
March
2016
Brant
Taylor
To make this a
comfortable
area for
working and
meetings
remove/organiz
e whats
there
March
2016
Carlene
Albin
Appeal to
grandparents
.
More involved
Announcements
July
Alynn
Coleman
DEACONESSES
Goal(s) to accomplish
the mission
over the next 12 months
Objectives
To encourage every
woman to
participate in church
life by offering them
a way to serve.
Action
Steps
Due
Date
Responsible
Persons
Include an invitation
for them to serve as
To familiarize
well as an offer for
women of the church
us to serve them as
with the office of
needed.
deaconess and offer
our service to them
Include the names
as needed.
of the deaconesses
on the card.
Pray for Gods help
and wisdom.
Offer Bible studies
geared for new
believers.
Discover / train new
people to lead
To help full fill our
Bible studies.
mission as stated.
Offer Bible studies
both day times and
To present an
evenings, so all
opportunity for
have an
women to get to
opportunity to
know and,
participate.
subsequently, come
Put a notice(s) in
to love each other
the church bulletin
in Christ.
directing anyone
interested in a
Bible study, either
individually or in a
group, to contact
one of the
Deaconesses.
July 1, 2015
Carol, Jean,
Barb & Sally
OPERATIONS
The goal for operations are to define the roles of each individual and define a "job description" for each
committee under my division.
I will meet with each individual to obtain their understanding of their role and then condense it into an
unwritten policy. I am trying to get the interviews done by the next "leadership" meeting, with the
written reports done in May. We will see what happens.
OUTREACH
Church Outreach Goals/Objectives for the next 12 months
-1 outreach function that is not hosted at the church
-Work on ways to connect families inside and outside of the church together.
-Form a committee that has a heart for outreach.
Action Steps
-Prayfully seek committee members
-Create events that will mesh both non believers with believers
-Further discussion with Todd Becker Foundation for this year's outreach event.
Due Date 8-1-2015
DivorceCare Ministry Goals and Objectives for the next 12 months
-Find a couple with a heart for divorced individuals (Help Barb from getting burned out)
-Find one more person possibly a Male to help with the Ministry when needed.
-Start a fall session
Actions steps
-Prayer
-Asking for help where it is needed.
Due date 9-1-2015
AWANA
AWANA Cubbies Goals March 24, 2015
Kyla Olson & Corina Flint Co-Cubbie Directors
1. Our primary goal at Cubbies is to reach children with the love of Jesus and help them to learn
that Jesus Loves Me (Cubbies motto.)
a. Objective: To teach that Jesus Loves Me
i. Action: Repeat each night that Jesus Loves Me and Jesus Loves You
b. Objective: Encourage Leaders to show the love of Jesus to the children
i. Action: Love the children in practical ways: hug them; ask about their day,
family, pet, friends, life
2. Our new goal for the next AWANA year is to reach out to the families of our children.
a. Objective: Open lines of communication between leaders and families.
i. Action: Greet parents each night; leaders connect with at least one parent of
the children from their table each night of AWANA, or as much as possible
ii. Action: Continue to have children take the snack bag home weekly to have
parents provide a snack and use this as an opportunity to connect with parents
iii. Action: Implement using the Parent Newsletter that is connected with each
weeks lesson as a way to connect the Cubbie classroom to the families at home
iv. Action: Schedule and have a special Bring Your Parent Night during the Cubbie
year
v. Action: Schedule an AWANA Sunday service for church to invite families to come
to Sunday service; children wear their uniforms and participate in the service
vi. Action: Continue to utilize the Opening Night, AWANA Christmas Program,
AWANA Grand Prix, and AWANA Awards Night as opportunities to connect with
children, parents and families; encourage our leaders to connect with parents of
our Cubbie children at those events
SPARKS Goals
Developed by the SPARKS co-directors: Alicia Hermsmeyer & Alynn Coleman
1. Within one year, the SPARKS co-directors and leaders will work to connect with each of the
SPARKY families on a personal level.
Objectives:
Train leaders to reach out/connect with one parent, of the SPARKIES in their room during
book time, each Wednesday night either before or after SPARKS.
Help the families to feel apart/connected and to invite them to Church on Sundays as many
are unchurched families.
Action Steps:
Leaders connect each week with at least one family
Send postcards after SPARKIES have been absent for two weeks in a row.
AWANA Sunday (Inviting families to church in which the SPARKIES will have a role in the
service, wear their vests, etc.)
Possibly connecting with families by having them volunteer to bring and help serve
healthy snacks that the SPARKIES can have during their book time (as many come
without eating and are very hungry during AWANA).
2. The gospel message and invitation will be given at least four times during the 2015/2016 SPARKS
year.
Objectives:
Help the children to further understand what the verses they are learning mean in their
own lives.
Utilize the four theme nights throughout the year as an opportunity to share the
gospel message and pray with the SPARKS.
Action Steps:
Train/equip leaders to be able to further share the gospel on a personal 1:1 level with
each SPARKY that shows interest.
Send home a gospel invitation booklet to further explain the gospel message for the
children and also expose the family to the gospel.
Follow up with children that show interest/let one of the leaders know they have made
a decision to follow Jesus.
3. Within one year, the co-directors of SPARKS will invite one-two young individuals/parents to
help/assist on Wednesday evenings.
Objectives/Action Steps:
Connect with young individuals that are on the fringe and help them to see they are
wanted and would be a great addition to the SPARKS team (utilize a mentoring program
by placing them with our seasoned leaders).
Connect with parents of SPARKIES and help them feel wanted and also demonstrate
what a big undertaking Wednesday evenings are without all of the help of the SPARKS
team.
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Objectives
Systematic
presentation of the
Gospel in lesson time.
Reach boys and girls
with the Gospel of
Christ and train them
to serve Him.
Individual presentation
of Gospel in book time.
Encourage growth and
discipleship through
books and lessons.
Leaders to model
Christian living.
Parent/family
involvement in church
Develop relationships
with parents.
Action Steps
Due Date
September,
December,
February, April
Leader training,
August, and
reinforced
throughout the
year.
Leader training
September
October
December
March
April
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Effective reward
system
Safe, Gospel-oriented
leaders
Objectives
Action Steps
Due Date
February
Prayer support
August
July
Have in place by
September.
MISSIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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WORSHIP
Leading people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ by teaching the entire congregation to
worship.
Goal(s) to accomplish
the mission over the
next 12 months
Worship
Prayer
Ministry
Praise
Team
Ministry
Media
Ministry
Promoting the
YouTube channel to
encourage a rewatching. Easy
worship
implementation
Objectives
Action Steps
To help each
Prayer, intentional
attendee to
teaching (pastor)
understand worship
and learn to
worship in order to
bring their sacrifice
of praise.
New participant
development
Workshop/retreat
Training Musical
development
Radio ads?
Podcasts
Sandhills Express ad
Have Geri staple a
reminder to the
bulletins sent to
absentees
Due
Date
Responsible
Persons
ASAP
ALL
May
ALL
Thane &
Karen
ALL
Scott & Jim
Goings
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