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»Information Gathering
» Surveys
» Parish Statistical Report
» Interview with leaders
» St. Benedict Questions
How are individual spiritual lives cared for?
How is the community cared for in worship?
What is the vitality and quality of the worship experience?
How is work of the parish defined in the world?
What ministry is done outside of the church?
» Meeting with Clergy and Leadership to discern readiness to continue. |
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Definition |
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» Core Values Discernment
Meeting to articulate congregational values
Circulation of statement for input & confirmation
» Mission Discernment
Workshop to review current mission statement or create new one
Circulate for approval
Roll out to congregation
* If needed, current reality meeting with leaders to create a sense of urgency. |
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Visioning |
» Identify vision community responsible for planning Vision event with whole congregation.
» Vision statement results – statement creation meeting.
» Parish wide validation survey. |
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Implementation |
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» Strategic planning by vision community (Planning Model and Goals and Objectives)
» Plan approved by leadership
» Roll out to congregation – celebration with opportunity for buy-in.
» Re-visit for accountability and renewal of new vision & plans |
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