FBC Identity Plan

FBC EdmontonFBC EdmontonIdentity Plan

“Who We Are Becoming” 2010 - 2015

The ProcessThe Process• Develop a plan• Seek input from outside voices, mentoring

voices• Plan developed through church council

and staff feedback• Plan presented to congregation• Plan brought to life by congregational

activity and support

From Vision to From Vision to ObjectivesObjectives

• VISION• Mission• Strategies• Goals• Plans & Programs• OBJECTIVES

FBC’s VisionFBC’s VisionSeeking the peace and well-being of the city. . .

How? As a community of faith devoted to spiritual formation in Christ

FBC’s MissionFBC’s MissionWe will follow God’s gracious activity in Christ for the good of the world. FBC will:WORSHIP the Living God! We will host a Sunday gathering that draws in people from all over the city for worship, Communion, baptism, beauty, healing, prayer, intergenerational fellowship and educationSeek to BE A PEOPLE of peace and well-being (inward journey of spiritual formation)Seek to LIVE THE WAY of peace that contributes to the well-being of the city (outward journey of spiritual companionship)

Stategies, Goals, P & Stategies, Goals, P & P, ObjectivesP, Objectives

Strategies produce goals, which have plans & programs and one (or more) objectivesStrategies shape our directionGoals are what we want to accomplish along the wayPlans & Programs are the “how” of achieving the goalObjectives are the “what” of achieving the goals. They are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-limited.

Journeying Together: Journeying Together: Worship Worship (slide 1)(slide 1)

STRATEGY GOAL P & P OBJECTIVE

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1.0 WORSHIP

1.1 We worship the living God

1.1.1 A traditional, liturgical worship service

1.1.1.1 Incorporate spiritual practices/disciplines into morning service

1.1.1.2 Educate congregation on why’s & what’s of liturgy, symbols, etc.


STRATEGY GOAL P & P OBJECTIVE comments

1.0 WORSHIP

1.2 We provide communion

1.2.1 Communion services

1.2.1.1 teach of and model a welcoming table

1.2.1.2 Add “come-forward” communions

1.2.1.3 Offer pre/post-service communions

1.3 We pay attention to beauty

1.3.1 Sunday liturgy and worship space

1.3.1.1 Educate congregation on the connection between beauty, goodness and truth



1.0 WORSHIP

1.4 We provide a place/way for healing

1.4.1 Healing prayer

1.4.1.1 One Sunday /month provide healing prayer service

1.5 We provide prayer

1.5.1 After-service prayer

1.5.1.1 Develop a roster of “prayer-ers” who will be available for chapel prayer after morning worship service (start with communion sundays)



1.0 WORSHIP

1.6 We pay attention to the intergeneration-al ethos

1.6.1 Children’s ministry from nursery to Grade 6

1.6.1.1 Shape curriculum to incorporate spiritual styles and spiritual practices

1.6.2 Pre-service theo. Education & spiritual formation classes

1.6.2.1 Three series of teaching/year: fall, lent, post-easter. This may also include Jr/Sr high teaching when appropriate

1.6.3 Spiritual companionship gatherings

1.6.3.1 Believing pastoral care is for all, teach people how to care for one another as spiritual companions

Journey Inward: Journey Inward: Be a People Be a People (slide 1)(slide 1)

STRATEGY

GOAL P & P OBJECTIVE comments

2.0 BE A PEOPLE (of peace and well-being)

2.1 Practice hospitality

2.1.1 Meals shared in homes

2.1.1.1 People are taught practical ways of hospitality

2.1.1.2 80% of FBC family units are sharing a meal with another family at least 1/month

2.2 Spiritual companionship

2.2.1 Spiritual companionship groups

2.2.1.1 The way of “Spiritual Direction Groups” will be taught and modelled

2.2.1.2 “Active listening” workshop will be done once/year

Journey Inward:Journey Inward:Be a People Be a People (slide 2)(slide 2)

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2.0 BE A PEOPLE

2.2.1.3 Up to 80% of the congregation will be able to name 1 spiritual companion in her/his life

2.3 Spiritual disciplines are learned and practiced

2.3.1 Spiritual formation programs

2.3.1.1 Spiritual disciplines workshop once/month

2.3.1.2 Saturday morning retreats two times/year (Advent/Lent) devoted to spiritual formation

Journey Inward:Journey Inward: Be a People Be a People (slide 3)(slide 3)

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2.0 BE A PEOPLE

2.4 A “centre or community for spiritual formation” ethos is created and nurtured

2.4.1 Develop a “way”for spiritual formation to be a part of our everyday lives

2.4.1.1 In the weekly life of our church people “show up for each other” for prayer, communion, pastoral care and spiritual companionship

2.4.1.2 A Spiritual Director’s list will be compiled and weekly appointments will be facilitated

2.4.1.3 A downtown network of churches will provide programs, prayer and sacred space

Journey Inward:Journey Inward:Be a People Be a People (slide 4)(slide 4)

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2.0 BE A PEOPLE

2.4 A “centre or community for spiritual formation” ethos is created and nurtured

2.4.1 Develop a “way”for spiritual formation to be a part of our everyday lives

2.4.1.4 A 2-year certificate in Christian Spirituality will be made available to the congregants of FBC. A joint partnership with Rocky Mountain College in Calgary (Centre for Christian Spirituality)

2.4.1.5 A “mentoring voices” group will be established to give our church wisdom, encouragement and direction: Prociuk, Yates, Bellous, Peasgood, Mutch, Effa, etc.

Journey Outward:Journey Outward:Live the WayLive the Way(slide 1)(slide 1)

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3.0 LIVE THE WAY (of peace that contribute to the well-being of the city)

3.1 Incorporate the “BE & DO” philosophy of spiritual formation into existing ministries

3.1.1 Children’s ministry

3.1.1.1 Children learn to companion with one another and be engaged in practical acts of justice and mercy in the church and community

3.1.2 Youth ministry (gr. 7-12)

3.1.2.1 Youth learn to companion with one another and be engaged in practical acts of justice and mercy in the church and community

3.1.3 Young Adults ministry

3.1.3.1 Young Adults companion with one another and. . .

Journey Outward:Journey Outward:Live the Way Live the Way (slide 2)(slide 2)

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3.0 LIVE THE WAY

3.1 Incorporate the “BE & DO” philosophy of spiritual formation into existing ministries

3.1.4 Adults and Multi-generational

3.1.4.1 Affirm / Reflect on our partnership with Mustard Seed

3.1.4.2 Re-imagine/Renew our partnership with E4C

3.1.4.3 Be transformed by our partnership with the Bolivia Baptist Union via the STEP/CBM program (act justly locally and globally)


STRATEGY


3.0 LIVE THE WAY

3.1.4.4 Maintain a healthy, interactive relationship with ESL/MCN partnership. Seek to bless the students with winter clothing, cookies, volunteers as needed.

3.1.4.5 Learn of meaningful ways to bless the Karen Baptist community


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3.0 LIVE THE WAY

3.1.4.5 Keenagers and Senior Saints: caring for/honoring this group in meaningful ways, facilitating ways for them to share their spiritual stories and wisdom. Inviting them to mentor, encourage and pray for the younger generation.

3.1.4.6 Pastoral care via a model of “priesthood of all believers.” Every member of FBC shares the task, cognizant of gifting and need.

Steps Forward:Steps Forward:• Present plan• Enliven the plan• Pay Attention• Evaluate• Revise as needed

Being the Church in Being the Church in the 21the 21stst Century: Century:

• What are the joys and challenges we face as a church in the 21st century?