Creating the Vision Document
Developing the Plan
What is the Church’s purpose, why does it exist?
How will you live into the Vision Document?
What is it that says, “this is who we are, what we stand for, why we do what you do?
What will be required to meet the parish goals and objectives?
What will the church look like and how should it behave in 3 to 5 years?
What ministries are needed and how is the church organized to support the plan? In what ways and through what messages does the church share progress, celebrate successes, communicate needs and invite participation? How is the Vestry (Leadership Board) organized to promote stewardship, maintain focus and regularly report progress in terms of the plan?
Follow Up
Calling the New Rector
How well are we doing in terms of the 12 Marks of Healthy Church Behaviors
What are the past leadership experiences that are needed in the new rector?
What are now our strengths and opportunities to improve?
What is his/her personal theology?
What are the top 4 to 5 priorities?
What are his/her worship styles preferences and liturgical offerings?
How well are we organized to focus on those priorities? What are we doing to effectively communicate and invite? What does growth look like? How are we equipping and energizing the leadership and incorporating members into the life of the church? Do the leaders know their roles and have the skills to effectively contribute to the plan?
What is his/her communication and decision making styles? How about his/her Spiritual life? What Spiritual Gifts are needed by the new rector to best support our church in the future? What pastoral specialties are required by the new rector to be successful?
How effective are your meetings; where can we improve? How are we forming ourselves into the likeness of Jesus?
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