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JOEL TEAM March 2014

JOEL TEAM March 2014. “ Your old shall dream dreams, your young shall see visions .” Joel 2:28 . Formation of the Joel Team. Why was the joel team formed?. Joel Team members.

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JOEL TEAM March 2014

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  1. JOEL TEAMMarch 2014 “Your old shall dream dreams, your young shall see visions.” Joel 2:28

  2. Formation of the Joel Team Why was the joel team formed? Joel Team members • The Church Council, in response to a “State of the Church” address from Dr. Frazier, created the Joel Team for FUMC-C. • The sole task has been a season of prayerful discernment regarding God’s call and vision for the future of FUMC-C. • Joe Babcock • Susan Barrier • Gary Churchill • Carl Frazier • Martha Glass • Sean Harrison • Tom Haynie • Dennis Hilton • Sheila Ogle • Lauren Schafer “Your old shall dream dreams, your young shall see visions.” – Joel 2:28

  3. Joel: A minor prophet Why Joel “God is at work in the world, there are consequences to human behavior, lament and repentance are appropriate responses to disaster, and hope is always the last word.” Daniel Simundson, Professor Emeritus of Old Testament “Your old shall dream dreams, your young shall see visions.” – Joel 2:28

  4. Tasks and Processes Prayer, Discernment Process to move from “dreaming dreams” of what FUMC-C is being called to do, of who we are being called to be, and what we might look like in the years ahead- to a Vision and Mission statement. “Your old shall dream dreams, your young shall see visions.” – Joel 2:28

  5. Focus Group Responses 1. In one sentence (if possible), what do you believe is God’s vision for FUMC-C? • Mission/ministry to downtown Cary • Witness and share the gospel • Make disciples “Your old shall dream dreams, your young shall see visions.” – Joel 2:28

  6. Focus Group Responses “Your old shall dream dreams, your young shall see visions.” – Joel 2:28 2. In one sentence, what is the unique ministry to which God is calling FUMC-C (what are we called to do that no one else is called to do in quite the same way)? • To be a large church with a sense of unity and inclusiveness • To ensure those in our community feel God’s love • To act with the awe-inspiring power of Christian service

  7. Focus Group Responses “Your old shall dream dreams, your young shall see visions.” – Joel 2:28 3. What would be missing if FUMC-C were not here? • A variety of programs and ministries were named here* • Community services/needs that would not be met for people seeking assistance • Children and youth opportunities *Most notably named were the garden, Scouts, Mighty Mondays, ASP, Bosnia, Table Talk, Glenaire outreach, music ministry, MotherRead, and Baskets of Hope.

  8. Focus Group Responses “Your old shall dream dreams, your young shall see visions.” – Joel 2:28 4. What do you think FUMC-C will look like in the year 2020? • The long range plan will be completed, the building renovated/creative use of space • Original and unique youth programming • Larger young adult population • Greater involvementand commitment by members • More diverse

  9. FUMC-C: Sharing the heart of Christ from the heart of Cary Vision Statement

  10. Mission Statement Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ who grow in faith and love by connecting… …to God through worship … toPeople through fellowship … to the world through Service and Witness. This is our response to God’s vision for FUMC-C, inspired by the cross and Christ’s teaching. FUMC-C: Sharing the heart of Christ from the heart of Cary

  11. Looking Ahead • Essential elements to align FUMC-C with God’s vision: • Worship • Fellowship • Service • Incorporated with current GPS model • Vision is easy to remember: If you are 9 or 90 • Specific to us • Offers guidelines for what we do and why FUMC-C: Sharing the heart of Christ from the heart of Cary

  12. Evaluation Framework The Joel Team proposes the following framework for evaluation and decision making: Vision Statement Elements Wesleyan Quadrilateral Elements Resource Requirements Impact Sustainability FUMC-C: Sharing the heart of Christ from the heart of Cary

  13. Vision Statement Elements Worship Fellowship Service Witness The Four connecting elements of the vision statement should be met to merit further consideration New and Existing activities: • Should include all connection elements • Be modified to include them • Or be discontinued in favor of other activities FUMC-C: Sharing the heart of Christ from the heart of Cary

  14. Wesleyan Quadrilateral The existing consensus-building process should include consideration of the Wesleyan Quadrilateral: • Scripture • Tradition • Reason • Experience * See the attached Using the Wesleyan Quadrilateral in Discernment FUMC-C: Sharing the heart of Christ from the heart of Cary

  15. Resources, Impact & Sustainability • The Resources required to begin and sustain the activity: time, money, staff, servants, facilities, etc. should be discussed. • The number of people who could be successfully Impacted by the activity should be considered. • Sustainability: Servants, finances, facilities, need etc. should be considered. Is there a measurable life cycle for this activity or is this an open-ended or ongoing activity? FUMC-C: Sharing the heart of Christ from the heart of Cary

  16. Council Feedback FUMC-C: Sharing the heart of Christ from the heart of Cary

  17. “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” – Proverbs 29:18

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