MINISTRY PLAN

2008-2015
Section 1: Mission

Section 2: Core Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Section 3: Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Section 4: Program Distinctives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Section 5: Strategy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
 Make - Fully-Committed Followers of Jesus Christ

Mature - Fully-Committed Followers of Jesus Christ

Multiply - Fully-Committed Followers of Jesus Christ

Relationship

Spiritual Growth

Blessing the Community

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 Honors God
Proclaims Life-transforming Truth
Loves Well
Serves Sacrificially
Makes Christ Known

One: We function under the authority of First Frees governing elders

Two: We empower leaders

Three: We multiply leaders by replacing ourselves

Four: We work as a team

Ed Harris

Five: We are a learning ministry

Executive
Director

Six: We measure outcomes Pastor Leadership

Small Groups Team

Seven: We recognize
conflict as a tool for Community Community Community Community
Pastor Pastor Pastor Pastor
clarity, understanding,
valuing differences and
creating unity Small Group Small Group Small Group Small Group
Leader Leader Leader Leader
Eight: We value the acquisition of
wisdom, not just the mastering of skills and
knowledge Apprentice Apprentice Apprentice Apprentice

to support them in their ministry of

leading others through small groups.

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 Engaging the Lost

Following after Christ

Relating to Each Other

Equipping all Believers

Engaged in Ministry

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 Discovering Life-changing Truth

Investing in the Family

Stepping Up and Stepping Out

Distinctives of our Local Community

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 Boot Camp Certified

Curriculum Guided

Geographically Centered

Mission Focused = Blessing the Community

Process and Data Managed

Timeline Guided Yearly Liturgy

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Knowledge

(2 Timothy 2:15)

Skill

Wisdom

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