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Summary Report

Broken Bow Evangelical Free Church


GOAL-SETTING WORKSHOP
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Presented by
Dr. Mahlon Friesen
IPM Interim Pastor
On Saturday, March 24, forty members of BBEFC gathered for the fourth workshop I have conducted at
the church. The first three included the Discovery Workshop, the Journey Wall, and a Vision Review
report. The purpose was to set specific ministry goals for each of the ministries of the church. The
participants represented the staff, elders, deacons, deaconesses, and other ministry leaders.
The participants included:
Roger & Carlene Albin
Dan Anderson
Sally Armstrong
Jean Bose
Karen Bredthauer
Larry Coleman
Alynn Coleman
Betty Fauquet
Darlene Friesen
Alicia Hermsmeyer
Thane & Karen Lewis
Barb Luzum

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

Outreach: John VanZandt


Church Outreach
AWANA
Puppet Ministry
DivorceCare Ministry
Golden Living Center Ministry
Angel Tree
AWANA
Cubbies: Kyla Olson
Sparks: Alicia Hermsmeyer & Alynn
Coleman
TNT: Karen Bredthauer & Cindi McCullough
Worship: Thane & Karen Lewis
Service Planning
Prayer Ministry
Praise Team Ministry
Production/Drama Ministry
Media Ministry
Ushers

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.

Discipleship Goal is to begin to MAKE DISCIPLES through Launching Multipliers material


and process
Objective 1 Get a core group of leaders trained
Objective 2 The core group will meet 1-on-1 together to begin material
Objective 3 Each one in the core group will start over with 1 other person after 6 months
Action Step 1 4 to 6 hours of Training Seminar with Ron Horton by May 15
Action Step 2 Commit to the process of discipleship by June 1
Action Step 3 Begin meeting together by June 15

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

B. Encourage attenders to become members


Action Step 1 Plan for and challenge people for membership class by June 1
Action Step 2 Have a Sunday School for membership (50 min. for 6 weeks) by June 1

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

Host a spring and


fall womens event
that creates fun,
fellowship and
worship for the
women in our
church area.
--visit 30 homes by
1/1/16 with a
church visitation
team.

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

-Keep ears & eyes


open for needs of
people that could
be met.

-meet with
deaconesses
regularly to
discuss
needs.- ask
for everyones
help

everyday

Jean Bose

-to get young


couples together
once a quarter with
a spiritual focus for
that gathering-I.D.
an older couple for
a mentor to this
ministry

-ask & pray


for a mentor
couple to
come forward

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

Send out invites


Teach children
to follow
Jesus

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

6-8 in classroom 2-K.


Room 9 move to room 7
in 2016
Get young parents to
bring children to SS
Encourage every student
to have a daily
relationship with Jesus
Christ
Need more people to
teach youth
Area: Youth Group
Goal: Encourage every
student in 7-12th grade
to have a daily
relationship with Jesus
Christ.

Responsible
Persons

Action Steps

Mel May

Michelle
Simmons,
Brant
Susanne,

Michelle
and Brant

Goal(s) to accomplish the


mission over the next 12
months

Childrens
Church
Ministry
Camp
Ministry

Library
Ministry

Nursery

Management/organizati
on of childrens
church

Reworking policy

To abolish the library as


it is and turn it into a
resource center for the
pastors and SS material.
Area as a meeting/
conference room
Pipe in the AM service
through sound system.
Workers - availability

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 help full fill our


mission as stated.
Involve more women
in serving
groups/update our
serving lists.

Involve more people


in Bible studies.

To encourage every
woman to
participate in church
life by offering them
a way to serve.

Action
Steps

Due
Date

Responsible
Persons

Pray for Gods help


& wisdom.
Use the new church
directory as a guide
and send postcards
to each woman
listed.

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

Beginning now Carol, Jean,


and on going
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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4. Within one year, the SPARKS will be participating in a Missions Project.


Objective:
Help the SPARKIES to see that they can make a difference in the lives of others around
the world.
Set an achievable goal in which the SPARKIES can work to achieve and feel a sense of
accomplishment.
Help the SPARKIES to understand what missionaries are as well as mission projects.
Work to connect with a group from another country so that the SPARKIES can see how
the money they raise is able to help others that are less fortunate.
Action Steps:
Choose a specific missions project
Set an achievable goal with the SPARKIES at the beginning of the 2015/2016 year.
Send information home with the SPARKIES so that families understand what money
is being raised for.
Coordinate a project with TNT so that greater goals can be achieved.
Create a bar graph that can be updated each week as a visual for the SPARKIES to
see how they are coming in achieving their goal.
TNT Goals
Developed by the TNT director: Karen Bredthauer
Goals for T & T

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.

Parents come to visit


AWANA.

Action Steps

Gospel presented at least 4


times during the year in
lesson time.
Gospel presented with Start
Zone and as occurs in
hand books.
Leaders are trained in
presenting the Gospel in
leader training.
Growth and discipleship
encouraged as kids work
through their books.
Leaders and listeners ask
about their progress.
Encourage leaders to
memorize verses with the
kids.

Due Date

September,
December,
February, April

Leader training,
August, and
reinforced
throughout the
year.

Leaders make effort to meet


and interact with at least 1
parent for each of their
students.

Leader training

Plan Parent Night


Family Fun Fest
Christmas Program
Grand Prix
Awards night

September
October
December
March
April

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Goals for T & T

Kids become missionminded

Effective reward
system

Safe, Gospel-oriented
leaders

Objectives

Action Steps

Due Date

Parents come to visit


church.
Develop a year-long
mission project for
giving to missions and
getting feedback from
the missionary

Plan AWANA Sunday with


other AWANA groups

February

Rewards will motivate


kids to work
independently in their
books and maintain
good discipline during
club night
Ensure all leaders will
be born-again
Christians with a desire
to evangelize and
disciple kids and are
committed to the goals
of the AWANA
program.
New leaders will have a
working knowledge of
how AWANA functions
and the role of the
leader.

Prayer support

Children, leaders, and


activities will be prayed
for on a regular basis.

Coordinate with SPARKS to


find a suitable mission
project

August

Explore use of AWANA store


for giving awards.
Find someone interested in
maintaining store.

July

Work with Brant and CE


committee to develop a
policy for screening leaders
working with children and
youth.
July
Develop mentorships
between current leaders
and potential leaders,
including youth.
Pray for potential leaders.
Develop prayer team who
will commit to praying each
week.
Encourage kids and leaders
to present prayer requests
to the prayer team.

Have in place by
September.

MISSIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Missions conference with Will White (Home in July)


Add Rick Ensrud on our supported missionary list at budget time.
Subtract 2 missionaries from our supported list at budget time.
Find new missions chairman. Ask for help.
1 missionary from our own congregation 1 year? Fulltime?

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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

Entire church body


worshiping God

Prayer
Ministry

Before service prayer


continues. Each
member praying with
a daily prayer guide
PT devotional as led
Skills & unity
development

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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