Strategic Ministry Plan for First Lutheran:
Our Best Understanding of the Plan God Holds for Us



His Mission for Us:
This is our best understanding of why God wants us here as a congregation.

Teaching Truth, Sharing Hope, Serving All!




His Vision for Us:
This is our best understanding of God's will for the future of our congregation.

We will be involved in our community, and invite them to unburden their lives to our awesome God.
We will reach out to them and pray for them.

Our guests will be welcomed warmly by loving and caring people.
They will be surprised by the hope that we share, and be inspired by God's teachings,
and encouraged by His Spirit.

Our members will be united in spirit and purpose.
We will love each other, support each other, encourage and equip each as we are immersed in the Word.
Our vibrant family of faith will span generations as we mature in our faith and share the joy of Christ Jesus!




His Values for Us:
These are the values we will stand for, without compromise, regardless of the challenges placed before us.
These are our guiding principles, defining our relationship and our work together.

God's Word
Faith
Great Commission
Unity
Love
Each Other
God's Will



His Goal for Us:
This is our first destination on our journey toward His Vision for Us.

Work together in joyful unity and singleness of purpose
as we build up the body of Christ from within and from our community,
increasing the number of people who worship God and learn His truths
at First Lutheran Church and School.




His Strategies for Us:
This is our best understanding of the methods God wants us to use to accomplish His goals.

* We will work together in LOVE
- We will listen to each other
- We will listen to God
- We will love the loveable -- and the unloveable

* Prayer is a part of everything we do
- With each other
- For each other
- For our work together

* It's not about me
- We will work together in humility, so that some will be saved
- We will surrender to God's will and timing






"Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You?"
- Psalm 85:6