Morrison
First United Methodist Church
Strategic Plan
2008-2013
(As of 01/10/10)
Mission
To make disciples of Jesus Christ.
Values
 Our Spirituality
 Our Worship
 Youth and Children
 Our welcoming spirit
 Our community
 Outreach
 Our facilities
Vision
(A vivid description of Morrison UMC January 2013)
God and the HOLY SPIRIT are present in the Morrison United Methodist Church. Because of the
presence of the Holy Spirit there is continual growth. We trust in God’s GRACE and believe that
prayers are answered and many testify of God’s Blessings. We are a praying church and Christlike. We study and believe God’s word, and see God’s mighty POWER.
We are a church receptive of our community’s needs through a service that is unique to the United
Methodist order of worship. Our service begins with enthusiastic praise music, including
audiovisual effects. The dynamic message brings personally the HOLY SPIRIT to each one. We
close our worship with a SPIRIT anointed invitation.
We are welcoming of ALL visitors, while being supportive and loving to those in our church family.
We are a growing church that promotes the gospel of Jesus Christ by reaching out to touch the
lives of others!
Each of the activities we provide in the community is Spirit-Driven and directed toward
Evangelism, with an attitude of family.
In addition to our vibrant Sunday School classes, we have a Youth/Children’s Coordinator who
lovingly leads our group on weekly, monthly and annual adventures! We are touching lives. THE
ENTHUSIAM is CONTAGIOUS!
We just completed plans for our new sanctuary in order to have plenty of room for all the activities
and events we do for all ages.
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Goals
1. Our knowledge of The Word empowers us for prayer,
worship, and evangelism.
2. We meet the needs of our church and are a faithful
witness to our community, with special emphasis on
youth and children.
3. We are effective communicators in our church and
community.
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Goals, Performance Measures, and Action Plans
Goal 1: Our knowledge of the Word empowers us for prayer, worship, and
evangelism.
Performance Measure 1: We will increase Worship and Sunday
School attendance by 10% annually 2008 thru 2013. (Maintained- 2008)
(2009- Maintained Worship, Doubled Sunday School )
ACTION PLANS
1. Present special services
and guest speakers, as
appropriate.
RESPONSIBLE PERSONS
Pastor and Worship Chair
DATES
Began 2008
and ongoing
2. Conduct a Sunday School
closing session in the
fellowship hall where
refreshments are served,
birthdays recognized, etc.
Education Chair
Paula King
Linda Eyster
Brett Harris
Jerry Cottom
Start again
10:45am
1/16/10 and
ongoing
3. Prayer Teams for
expansion/explosion of
prayer.
Jerry Cottom
Barbra Brown
Les Ingram
Began 2008
and ongoing
4. Work with Worship Chair to
involve youth in worship
structure. Assignments as
acolyte, offering, greeters,
communion, children’s
moments.
Pastor
Worship Chair
Lay Leader
CR Frank
Began May
2008 and
ongoing
5. Establish men’s group.
Brett Harris
Les Ingram
Jasper Christensen
Jerry Cottom
David Cross
Gary Eyster
Monthly begin
January
2011
6. Review worship service to
identify any needed changes.
Pastor
Worship Chair
Worship Committee
Twice
annually
2008-2013
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7. Explore and implement
alternative worship times and
styles in conjunction with the
worship committee.
Worship Committee
Begin by
January
2011
Performance Measure 2: We will have 2 professions of faith each
year 2008 thru 2013. (0 for 2008 and 2009)
ACTION PLANS
1. Hold Confirmation
Classes.
RESPONSIBLE PERSONS
Pastor and Lay Leader
DATES
As needed
2. Revival Experience
annually.
Pastor
Evangelism Chair
3. Establish training on how
to lead others to Christ.
Evangelism Chair
Carolyn Christensen
Mary Ann Harris
David Cross
Began in
2008 and
ongoing
Begin by
Spring 2010
Goal 2: We meet the needs of our church and are a faithful witness to our
community, with special emphasis on youth and children.
Performance Measure 1: We will increase children, youth, and adult
attendance by 10% annually 2008 thru 2013, specific to events outside of
Sunday morning worship. (Maintained 2008, Doubled 2009)
ACTION PLANS
RESPONSIBLE PERSONS
1. Develop and implement a
Education Chair
high school (grades 8-12) age Carolyn Christensen
ministry.
DATES
Start by
August 2010
2. Develop a ministry for
grades 4-7 on Wednesday
nights in conjunction with
Superkidz.
Children’s Coordinator
Jerry Cottom
Began 2008
and ongoing
3. Develop ongoing adult
bible study.
Pastor
Lay Leader
Education Chair
Ongoing
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4. Provide branded pencils for Carolyn Christensen
school testing
Barbra Brown
Began 2008
and ongoing
5. Implement quarterly
church-wide activities, with
emphasis on members
inviting guests.
Les Ingram
Mary Ann and Brett Harris
Began 2008
and ongoing
6. Coordinate
Mentoring/Tutoring of
students during school day.
Jasper Christensen
Barbra Brown
Began 2008
and ongoing
7. Utilize consistent nursery
help.
Nursery Coordinator
Began 2008
and ongoing
8. Implement and promote
new Christian Life Groups.
Carolyn Christensen
Paula King
Susan Taylor
Ongoing
Performance Measure 2: We will visit at least 10 community
members, on behalf of the church, per month 2008 thru 2013.
(2008 and 2009 No Activity)
ACTION PLANS
1. Develop and implement
Outreach procedures for:
a. non-members
b. the ill
c. non-attendees
d. attending
RESPONSIBLE PERSONS
Pastor
Lay Leader
Evangelism Chair
DATES
Complete by
June 2010
2. Recruit volunteers for
delivery of Senior meals.
Gary and Linda Eyster
Began 2008
and ongoing
3. Identify new community
residents and forward to
Evangelism Chair.
Mary Lou Viet
Jasper Christensen
Began 2008
and ongoing
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Goal 3: We are effective communicators in our church and community.
Performance Measure 1: We will inform our Church and
community using a variety of media. (2009 Superior Improvement)
ACTION PLANS
1. Publish E-Connections.
RESPONSIBLE PERSONS
Dawn Ingram
2. Establish and maintain
website.
Carolyn Christensen
DATES
Began 2008
and ongoing
Ongoing
3. Communication group
member assignments.
Dawn Ingram
Paula King
Began 2008
and ongoing
4. Operate and maintain
phone tree
Cheryl Cottom
Jasper Christensen
Carolyn Christensen
Jerry Cottom
Carolyn Christensen
Ongoing
Pastor
Carolyn Christensen
March 2010
5. Inform area media of
Church activities.
6. Create a brochure and
DVD about our Church.
Ongoing
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