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blank. Opening title. Vision Walkers 2. A year ago…. Episode 2 A year ago in a Conference not so far away… … a saga began. Opening title. Vision Walkers 2. Our Vision. Our Vision Transformed by the Holy Spirit We will be united in trust As we boldly proclaim Christ to the word.

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  2. Opening title Vision Walkers 2

  3. A year ago… Episode 2 A year ago in a Conference not so far away… … a saga began.

  4. Opening title Vision Walkers 2

  5. Our Vision • Our Vision • Transformed by the Holy Spirit • We will be united in trust • As we boldly proclaim Christ to the word

  6. The Plot Thickens • The Plot Thickens • It’s about: • Names not numbers • Strength not statistics • Transformation not information • World not church

  7. Membership Our Church Membership

  8. Our Church Membership: A possible future • In 15 years, we’ll be ½ of our current membership (48,110) • In 29 years & 4 months, there will be no United Methodists in New England

  9. Attendance Our Church Attendance

  10. Our Church Attendance: A possible future • In 27 years, there will be no one attending any United Methodist Church in New England

  11. Confession of Faith Confessions of Faith

  12. 44% (236) churches had no Professions of Faith

  13. In 2004 68% (373) churches had no net gain in Membership

  14. Pastoral Charges Pastoral Charges

  15. Elders Elders in Full Connection

  16. Retired Clergy Retired Clergy

  17. Our Churches Our Churches • In 2005, 22 churches moved from full to part time pastoral ministry • This year, at least 25 more will join them • Still, too many churches are struggling to maintain full time

  18. Using 120 in attendance, only about 66 (12%) churches should be full time

  19. Statistics Conclusion • The Plot Thickens • It’s about: • Names not numbers • Strength not statistics • Transformation not information • World not church

  20. Drama Unfolds The Drama Unfolds Our Mission as the New England Conference is to equip, connect & support local, regional & global ministries to make disciples of Jesus Christ and to serve all in his name.

  21. 1. Staff Vision Walkers 2 Every staff person a part of a comprehensive team to resource congregations

  22. 2. Dist Super Vision Walkers 2 District Superintendents serving local churches

  23. 3. Regional Ministries Vision Walkers 2 Strengthening regional, district and cluster ministries

  24. 4. Communications Vision Walkers 2 Enhancing communication connections

  25. Critical Issues Critical Issues • Spiritual life • Evangelism & church growth • Addressing racism & celebrating diversity • Transformational leadership • Stewardship

  26. Vision Oscars Vision Walker Oscars

  27. Opening title Vision Walkers 2

  28. Opening title 2 Vision Walkers 2 The Bishop Strikes Back

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