Elder Minutes
November 2007 postings
· The elders are working to develop a process to communicate a short term (3-5) year plan for our church. Many of the ideas have been discussed informally for a few years. The process is being developed from this year’s Willow Creek Leadership Training Summit. Bill Hybels’ initial presentation was “ A Vision to Die For.” In that talk he outlined a process that resonated with Christ Church leaders. The Elders met on November 3, to discuss how we could adopt a similar process.
In Bill Hybels presentation, he said there are at least two models for developing a vision. One is the Moses model, where the Senior Pastor goes to a quiet place for three days and develops a full and extensive vision for the church. Another model is a team approach. Hybels mentioned that after 40 years in ministry he has come to realize that the team concept is more effective. The team approach is one in which a small group of people gather to create a framework, and various staff, ministry leaders and congregational members contribute to the development. of the “vision.”
· This winter, you will have the opportunity to participate in a church-wide survey entitled Reveal. This anonymous survey, developed by Willow Creek, focuses on spiritual growth and development. It will offer us better understanding of “where we are” spiritually, at Christ Church, and it will help us develop better ways to promote spiritual growth at all levels of maturity.
· The Elders are conducting staff reviews at this time. We have begun with Lyle, Rob and Andrew. These reviews are considered 360* degree reviews since they accumulate information from a number of people that interact with the particular staff person.
· The condo construction project is moving ahead. The team assures me we will be able to occupy the space in February ‘08.
· The church continues to be the hands and heart of Jesus not only to those within Christ Church but well beyond. The Deacons and Elders are visiting those who are sick or hospitalized. Meals are prepared and delivered to family members of those who are hospitalized.
· I would like to invite those of you who have not been to a Tuesday Evening Service to come. Truly, a healing presence fills the Tuesday Evening Service. There are a variety of musical expressions from our regular musicians, Gary Blier, Sarah and Pat Tallarico, Karl Sauerbrey, and John Polce. Lyle, Robert, Ken Bell, and Mike Galdonik offer meditations. Mike Denci, Scott Thurber and Mike Bell also participate.
· Christ Church continues to use space outside the church for ministry. At this time we use Cole and Women & Infants, and this Christmas we will be using the American Legion Hall for our Christmas Dinner, truly a sign of the generosity of the East Greenwich Community.
· The elders are working to develop a process to communicate a short term (3-5) year plan for our church. Many of the ideas have been discussed informally for a few years. The process is being developed from this year’s Willow Creek Leadership Training Summit. Bill Hybels’ initial presentation was “ A Vision to Die For.” In that talk he outlined a process that resonated with Christ Church leaders. The Elders met on November 3, to discuss how we could adopt a similar process.
In Bill Hybels presentation, he said there are at least two models for developing a vision. One is the Moses model, where the Senior Pastor goes to a quiet place for three days and develops a full and extensive vision for the church. Another model is a team approach. Hybels mentioned that after 40 years in ministry he has come to realize that the team concept is more effective. The team approach is one in which a small group of people gather to create a framework, and various staff, ministry leaders and congregational members contribute to the development. of the “vision.”
· This winter, you will have the opportunity to participate in a church-wide survey entitled Reveal. This anonymous survey, developed by Willow Creek, focuses on spiritual growth and development. It will offer us better understanding of “where we are” spiritually, at Christ Church, and it will help us develop better ways to promote spiritual growth at all levels of maturity.
· The Elders are conducting staff reviews at this time. We have begun with Lyle, Rob and Andrew. These reviews are considered 360* degree reviews since they accumulate information from a number of people that interact with the particular staff person.
· The condo construction project is moving ahead. The team assures me we will be able to occupy the space in February ‘08.
· The church continues to be the hands and heart of Jesus not only to those within Christ Church but well beyond. The Deacons and Elders are visiting those who are sick or hospitalized. Meals are prepared and delivered to family members of those who are hospitalized.
· I would like to invite those of you who have not been to a Tuesday Evening Service to come. Truly, a healing presence fills the Tuesday Evening Service. There are a variety of musical expressions from our regular musicians, Gary Blier, Sarah and Pat Tallarico, Karl Sauerbrey, and John Polce. Lyle, Robert, Ken Bell, and Mike Galdonik offer meditations. Mike Denci, Scott Thurber and Mike Bell also participate.
· Christ Church continues to use space outside the church for ministry. At this time we use Cole and Women & Infants, and this Christmas we will be using the American Legion Hall for our Christmas Dinner, truly a sign of the generosity of the East Greenwich Community.
posted by Pat | 2:54 PM
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