2020 Vision Update

“The future is so bright, we gotta wear shades!”

Admin Council April 23, 2015

Agenda

• Looking to the Future in 2020!– Context– Analysis– Recommendation

• Blueprints for Action• Next Steps

Context

UMC Mission: Make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

– Reach new people– Grow in love of God and neighbor– Heal a broken world

Spirit of Hope Mission/Call:We are called by God to be a radically inclusive, caring, community of faith – offering personal and social transformation.

Analysis

• Who we are as a congregation• The community we serve• Segments of opportunity

Who Are We?

Community

Friends

Kids ProgramsYouth Group

Commitment

Reconciling

Radically Inclusive

Sermon

Music

Choir

Serving at Simpson

FMSC Children

Family

Orchestra

Welcoming

Friendly

Small Groups

Re-energizing

Outreach

Concern For Others

Joys and Concerns

Camping

Volunteering

Children’s Chance Sunshine Valley

Accepting

Worship QualityEnthusiasm

Energy

Committee Work

Sunday School

BelongingPRISM

FaithSpiritual Connection

Grace Fellowship

Meals

Flea Market

Multi-Generational

God’s MessageVBS

Confirmation Mentors

Mixed Service Style

Prayer

Mission Trips

Our Community

Plotting Criteria: 20 min Drive TimeCapture: 95.6% of CongregationCongregants: 455 (including children)

Booming With Confidence Autumn Years

Singles & Starters Promising Families

Looking to the Future in 2020What we want to be known as. . .

A center for the diverse mix in the community…spreading the positive light of God and Jesus…connected to community and each other…growing…multi-lingual…multi-racial…reconciling…place for boomers, families, youth, and young adults…socially minded…inspiring music, worship and small groups…meeting people where they are and creating connections…serving others.

Looking to the Future in 2020Words of caution. . .

1. You can’t be all things to all people!2. Careful – are we just going to offer what

people want and not what they need?3. We need to make sure we are still

supporting our “core”

Looking to the Future in 2020Where to focus. . .

Autumn/Boomers

Promising Families

Singles & Starters

Looking to the Future in 2020Recommendation

1. Support the core! (better transport, etc.)2. Start with Promising Families in 20163. Assess and expand to Singles & Starters

later based on meeting milestones

Setting Action Plan GoalsTable Exercise

1. Worship Priorities2. Hospitality Priorities3. Outreach and Nurturing4. Education, Youth, and Families5. Property and Technology

WorshipAction Plan Goals:• A more intergenerational service/music• More technology (before/during/after)• Other worship experiences

– Youth Worship on Sunday– Services for families (maybe not Sun. AM)– More basics of Christianity – Outdoor service (in Park?)

People Needs:• Youth Minister/Leader• Tech/lights support• Drivers (volunteers)

Property/Technology:• Transport Options (Van)• More supporting tech

and power outlets• More family-friendly

– Video screen in alcove– Changing area

Stop Doing:• Clinging to “must haves” (can’t stay more

than hour, can’t shorten music, can’t shorten sermon. . .)

• Stop using paper bulletins

HospitalityAction Plan Goals:• Teach how to be more hospitable• Family greeters – kids give tours to kids• Coffee and food choices• Lunch after church with carry out options• Rally Day - food before worship• Outdoor services (in park?)

People Needs:• Recruit/train greeters• Child care options for

events and meetings

Property/Technology:• Wifi all over building• Outdoor spaces (patio)• Electronic calendar and

communication

Stop Doing:• Talking only to people we know

Outreach/NurtureAction Plan Goals:• Use of tech for outreach (FB, Web, etc.)• Emphasize mission/service opportunities• Prioritize small group formation/support

– Core: social outreach, 55+ concerns, health/wellness– Families: parenting, finances, faith formation, 2x4s

• Inter-generational invitations (mentoring)• Sponsoring agent for community events

People Needs:• Recruit/nurture small

group leaders• Child care options for

events and meetings

Property/Technology:• More small group spaces• Tech for group meetings• Acoustics in FH• Website and signage

Stop Doing:• “I like the way things are”• “We need to do it all ourselves”

Education, Youth & FamiliesAction Plan Goals:• Youth program for High School age• Adult ed (basics of Christianity – Alpha)• More intergenerational music opportunities• Expand pool of SS teachers (not only parents)• Programs that extend over period of time

(e.g. mosaic class)

People Needs:• Youth Minister/Leader• Recruit SS teachers and

volunteers• Child care options for

events and meetings

Property/Technology:• Van for transportation• More family-friendly

spaces (e.g. changing areas)• Upgrade classrooms• Acoustics in FH

Stop Doing:• Being reluctant to change• Being clique-y (open invitations)

How Can We Pay for This?

We can get there through a combination of short-term investments, reallocations, and paying down the debt.• Identify key priorities and investment needs• Look for opportunities to reallocate• Launch campaign to pay down debt and fund

priorities until mortgage renegotiated

Next Steps

Action Plan Goals Become Foundation of Plan1. Review action plan recommendations with Admin Council

2. Ministry Teams charged with translating to plans for Fall

3. Teams present plans to Admin Council prior to budgeting

4. Final plans and goals shared with congregation

Thank You!