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calling us to do?

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A Capital Campaign of the Christian Church in IL & WI

3 Month Faithful Planning Outline

Month 1

Time: 1 month to 6 weeks  

Pastor and 1-2 key leaders - select Vision Team  

Team - organize retreat & prioritizing meeting, assist w/publicity, participate in planning meetings, etc.

Team - select Team Leader  

Team - form Prayer Support Group  

Pastor - prepare/preach 1-2 sermons re: who are we and what is God calling us to do?

Team - order demographic study

Month 2

Team - study demographic info, plan retreat

Team - host a 1 day retreat for church leaders  - ask for a copy of the agenda,

Team - host a meeting for all members and friends - prioritize the ministry possibilities for the church

Month 3

Team   -    draft a mission statement and ministry plan

-         get Board and congregational approval

-         make the ministry plan the agenda for each Board meeting