Missions Goals for next 3-4 months

In our Calendar Planning meeting (see earlier post below from today), we were asked to provide, amongst other things, 3 ministry goals that we desired to reach over the next 3 months.

I exceeded that in my response, but I felt they were all important, so I did not limit it.

I am putting myself "out there" by posting this, but here goes...

These were the goals that I presented (this is a bit raw, but I hope you get the gist of it - more as we formalize plans):




1) Military Ministry Phase I complete by Sept 1, 2009. Phase I includes (but is not limited to):

a) Vision clarification/definition – working with senior leadership

b) Stronger linkages of parachurches (CCC, OCF, Navigators, etc.) to Mariners/Mariners’ Missions

c) Implement CCB use for parachurch orgs and social network linkages

d) Tailgate Ministry Team formed and operational

e) More when solidify vision

(Phase II would include a formal/comprehensive/connected military discipleship program utilizing some current structures such as parachurches and perhaps Leights’ LifeBuilders, the acquisition of a bus, formal Missions Training specifically for military members, etc.)



2) Communications.

a) Complete Communications Plan by August 1. Stick to it.

b) Enable and train volunteers to implement full plan.

c) Continue to promote via blog.

d) Make improvements to Missions web pages, providing content to webmaster.

e) More specific when formalize plan.



3) Administrative progress.

a) Coordinate team to develop overall Missions’ Policy Doc (using past efforts). Obtain formal approval of finished policy.

b) Develop objective assessment criteria for Missions’ organizations and missionaries so we can make decisions on support levels in a holistic fashion.

c) Utilizing criteria, conduct zero-based review (find out what we want to support and at what level) for Missions program by Oct 1. Much coordination required to make this occur. VERY thorough process.



4) Develop support network/communication path for each mission.

a) Working with Pastor of Discipleship, ensure each mission organization is “supported” by at least two small groups.

b) Designate two key volunteers (one primary, one backup) as communication point person for each mission group or individual that we support. Train these volunteers.

c) Ensure each mission has a group active in CCB, especially long-term missionaries and partner churches. Can enable safe place to share prayer requests, support letters, misc. files, contact info, calendars, etc.



Please pray for Missions during this transitional/transformational time. In addition, please let me know if you are available to help or if you have a burning passion to work towards any of the aforementioned goals. I, as a volunteer myself, would most certainly appreciate the assistance (and need it)! Several folks have volunteered, or are going to be working in a few of these areas, but there is much more room...always!

Thank you again for your prayerful support, willing hearts, positive feedback, and gentle correction/advice.