Following our Deacon retreat, our pastoral staff (and their spouses) spent time away on Monday - Wednesday. It is amazing how much more can be accomplished by getting away from our normal environments. It was also nice to interact with each other outside the parameters of the normal church "business."
Our pastors discussed the church survey questions, and covered many of the same topics the deacons did. We used the deacons' input to launch the conversations to the next level. It was a good level-set for all of us and reassured that we are all aiming at the same targets. It also reminded us of how necessary it is to repeat some basic items to our congregation for the sake of maintaining unity. The church is a "team" and all of the coaches and players must clearly understand the objectives and have the same goals in mind.
Much of our discussion, evaluation, and planning focused on our:
Mission - Exalt the Lord, Equip Believers, and Evangelize the World.
Purpose - To make disciples, who can disciple others
Process - Share, Connect, Serve, Disciple
Other discussion focused on our goals, dreams, target group, service formats, outreach opportunities, what makes EBC distinct, needs in our community that no church is addressing, strategic planning committee, and more! So, buckle your seat belt and hang on; because there are some exciting days ahead for Emmanuel Baptist Church!
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