Goals and Objectives Version 4 (Annual Meeting) 1/14/15
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Re-engineer the Worship Experience
Goal 1: We will make music an engaging and vibrant part of our worship.
Objective 1: Identify types of music in our worship experience and add different
kinds of music to enhance it.
Objective 2: Lead songs in ways that encourage the participation of all.
Objective 3: Provide adequate staffing of the music department to meet the
needs of this goal for the benefit of the congregation.
Goal 2: We will define our targeted audiences to offer dynamic worship
opportunities relevant and meaningful to all who come to worship.
Objective 1: Reach our targeted audiences by offering different worship styles
relevant to them.
Objective 2: Offer new worship styles in addition to our existing ones.
Objective 3: Strengthen and expand the pool of worship leaders.
Goal 3: We will worship in ways which reflect our identity as Lutheran
Christians.
Objective 1: Define the components of our worship experience.
Objective 2: Continue creating sacred space that engages all of our senses.
Objective 3: Redesign the schedule and structure of worship as needed with an
ongoing commitment to creativity, newness and freshness.
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Re-engineer Church Systems to Support Our Missions
Goal 1: We will improve the governance systems of LWLC.
Objective 1: Implement excellence and best practices in our fiduciary
management.
Objective 2: Maintain a Policy Binder available to all members and staff.
Objective 3: Review and redraft the Constitution as necessary, based on the
outcome of the Strategic Planning Process and then annually.
Goal 2: We will improve and standardize the communication systems of LWLC.
Objective 1: Improve and standardize the electronic, visual, and audio systems,
the paper communications, and the voice communications.
Objective 2: Develop best practices for soliciting and receiving feedback and
disseminating outcomes.
Goal 3: We will improve the financial systems of LWLC to provide the
information required by the Pastor and the Council to manage the budget.
Objective 1: Develop and document an SOP for budget reporting.
Objective 2: Standardize and implement audits, risk management (insurance,
casualty, liability, third party), and compliance reviews.
Goal 4: We will develop the management and administration systems of LWLC
for the proper functioning of a growing organization.
Objective 1: Establish an immediate, one year, and five year staffing plan.
Goal 5: We will establish a comprehensive plan for the entire LWLC campus that
reflects our current and future states.
Objective 1: Follow and regularly update the physical plant plan.
Objective 2: Establish a systems plan to identify and address maintenance and
future needs.
Objective 3: Establish a maintenance plan.
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Create a Shared Ministry Team
Goal 1: We will create a culture that allows staff, council, and volunteers to work
cohesively.
Objective 1: Align Council representatives and staff to connect with various
ministry/volunteer leaders.
Goal 2: We will create an environment where all will want to participate, connect
individual’s spiritual gifts to satisfy their passions, and meet ministry
objectives.
Objective 1: Help members determine their spiritual gifts and help them grow.
Objective 2: Create an environment where new members and active
participants are warmly welcomed and quickly integrated into the life of the
congregation.
Goal 3: We will build greater awareness of volunteer opportunities for all.
Objective 1: Use all communication channels available to us to achieve this
goal.
Goal 4: We will establish a system to support on-going ministry efforts.
Objective 1: Implement best practices for managing volunteer efforts in a
consistent manner.
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Engage in Service & Mission (Locally, Regionally, Globally)
Goal 1: We will leverage congregational leadership strengths and passions to
serve/reach the larger community by improving the effectiveness of our
service, mission, and outreach programs.
Objective 1: Develop an annual calendar of events and service opportunities to
plan, organize and utilize LWLC resources (people and funding).
Objective 2: Develop standards (measurable goals) for each program to
determine effectiveness of various service, mission, and outreach activities.
Objective 3: Develop a review process to prioritize, fund, and staff the most
effective and impactful programs that meet the needs of and benefit the
congregation.
Goal 2: We will maximize use of the outdoor environment to enhance LWLC’s
ministry and to be more inviting to the community (in coordination with
Initiative 2).
Objective 1: Recommend continued role of labyrinth in LWLC ministry.
Objective 2: Recommend a role for “The Well” theme
Objective 3: Recommend developments to the outdoor worship space to
maximize worship experience
Objective 4: Recommend lakeshore improvements to enhance ministries and
welcome community (dock and canoe launch).
Goal 3: We will improve LWLC’s visibility within the community to enhance
ministry and to be more inviting to the community.
Objective 1: Recommend visibility enhancements that maximize our geographic
location.
Objective 2: Increase LWLC’s meaningful participation and support in the local
community.
Objective 3: Recommend alignment of LWLC ministry and outreach messaging
with the media.
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Objective 4: Establish closer working relationships with community leaders and
groups.
Goal 4: We will collaborate with neighboring congregations and non-profits.
Objective 1: Create a collaboration strategy.
Objective 2: Explore and recommend collaboration opportunities in the
community.
Objective 3: Invite community in collaborating with LWLC in selected programs
such as Stephen Ministry and education.
Goal 5: We will engage and expand our evangelism, outreach, and social
ministries.
Objective 1: Identify organizational structure for evangelism, outreach, and
social ministries and accountabilities.
Objective 2: Identify location/type and rationale for targeted mission fields.
Mission fields may be geographic or people groups.
Objective 3: Identify evangelism opportunities specific to each targeted mission
field.
Objective 4: Identify need for printed materials.
Objective 5: Work to reduce hunger locally, regionally, and globally.
Objective 6: Work to care for the sick and elderly.
Objective 7: Help the homeless.
Objective 8: Create systems of support to welcome and empower persons with
disabilities and their families to participate fully at LWLC.
Objective 9: Create opportunities for intergenerational ministries.
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Revitalize Hospitality Ministries
Goal 1: We will create a culture of hospitality which permeates all aspects of our
congregational life.
Objective 1: We will create a Hospitality Ministry Team for LWLC.
Goal 2: We will be intentional in welcoming newcomers and in building more
connections within the faith community.
Objective 1: Develop a hospitality and support team for all worship services
(Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings) and identify their leaders.
Objective 2: Develop friendly connections and systematic follow-up during
worship.
Goal 3: We will facilitate easy entry into the building by improving signage and
building access.
Objective 1: Assure methods of entry to the building are clearly identified and
unimpeded during worship times.
Goal 4: We will recommend improvements regarding the physical appearance
and safety of the facility to the appropriate ministry or team.
Objective 1: Improve the exterior of the buildings and the grounds.
Objective 2: Improve the interior spaces to be more inviting.
Objective 3: Improve the grounds to maximize potential of a desirable space
with lake access.
Goal 5: We will improve the facility to support better food preparation and
handling.
Objective 1: Form a team to study the current kitchen facility and its usage.
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Create a Culture of Stewardship
Goal 1: We will increase givers of time and talents by expanding the number of
people sharing their gifts.
Objective 1: Devise strategies to invite more people to participate.
Objective 2: Increase satisfaction in the giving of time and sharing of talents.
Objective 3: Empower and support people as leaders and volunteers.
Goal 2: We will increase giving of money by increasing the number of givers and
also increasing the numerical amount per giver.
Objective 1: Develop a congregational understanding that all things belong to
God and that we are serving as the caretakers or stewards of His
resources.
Objective 2: Inspire generous individual giving by modeling it through the
budgeted benevolence at the congregational level.
Objective 3: Help the congregation understand community partnerships and
connections.
Objective 4: Increase the satisfaction of giving.
Objective 5: Increase the ease of giving and encourage consistent giving.
Goal 3: We will develop and optimize a capital plan consistent with our Strategic
Plan.
Objective 1: Provide a vision of what LWLC can accomplish once the mortgage
is paid off.
Goal 4: We will be excellent stewards of our natural resources and our entire
property.
Objective 1: Reduce our energy usage.
Objective 2: Maximize our property and location as an asset to ministry.
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Create Spiritual Experiences
Goal 1: We will encourage Biblical literacy for all.
Objective 1: Ensure that every family has a Bible.
Objective 2: Increase Bible learning in the church.
Objective 3: Increase congregational involvement with the Bible during worship.
Goal 2: We will offer classes, workshops, and retreats to reach a wide variety of
needs.
Objective 1: Provide faith milestones for all ages.
Objective 2: Increase the quantity and variety of retreats offered for the
congregation.
Objective 3: Offer assistance and services so that all can participate in LWLC
classes.
Goal 3: We will provide opportunities for spiritual experiences in the community
and the greater world.
Objective 1: Expand the opportunities for camping and camping ministry for all
ages.
Objective 2: Expand mission experiences in the greater world.
Objective 3: Explore ways to engage seekers where they are in our community
and also invite them to LWLC.
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