Mission Team Strategic Plan for 2008

I. Statement of Purpose
To lead this congregation in stating our mission, to do long range planning, to set goals and priorities, and to evaluate activities in light of our mission goals.

II. Key Impact Points
A. To provide a central communication and coordination point for the congregation
B. To provide vision and leadership to the congregation as a whole
C. To prioritize and authorize the allocation of congregational resources

III. Unit Goals
A. Information regarding accomplished goals and future plans of all aspects of church life is received and made available to all appropriate parties
B. All members of the congregation embrace the vision of the congregation and work together to advance its mission
C. The whole range of congregational resources are allocated with maximum effectiveness

IV. Objectives for 2008
A. To further utilize existing communication tools and develop new ones to improve our communication and information sharing. (All goals)
B. To involve all members of the congregation in the achievement of our objectives and communicate our vision and goals on a regular basis. (All goals)
C. To share and utilize existing and newly created information on congregational resources as a basis for resource allocation. (All goals)

V. Action Plan for 2008
A. To develop at least one new communication tool and implement it by June 1, 2008. (Eric* and Keith)
B. To provide at least monthly communications to all members on one or more aspects of our strategic plan starting in February, 2008. (Pastor Jeff* and Eric)
C. To provide all committees and church organizations with the information obtained in our resource database by April 1st. (Eric*)
D. To canvas all members for an update to the resource database by September 30, 2008. (Eric* and Scott).



* Primary focal