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Summary Report Broken Bow Evangelical Free Church

GOAL-SETTING WORKSHOP Saturday, March 21, 2015

Presented by Dr. Mahlon Friesen IPM Interim Pastor

On Saturday, March 24, forty members of BBEFC gathered for the fourth workshop I have conducted at the church. The first three included the Discovery Workshop, the Journey Wall, and a Vision Review report. The purpose was to set specific ministry goals for each of the ministries of the church. The participants represented the staff, elders, deacons, deaconesses, and other ministry leaders. The participants included:

Roger & Carlene Albin Dan Anderson Sally Armstrong Jean Bose Karen Bredthauer Larry Coleman Alynn Coleman Betty Fauquet Darlene Friesen Alicia Hermsmeyer Thane & Karen Lewis Barb Luzum

Mel May Cindi McCullough Bernard Nichols Kyla Olson Jerry Safranek Russ & Michelle Simmons Brant & Susanne Taylor John VanZandt Carol Wright John Whitney was absent, but had previously submitted several goals for the mission committee.

We met from 9 AM - Dinner in our Activities Room, seated at tables by ministry involvement (Elders, Body Life, Christian Education, Operation, Outreach, Worship, Deaconesses, AWANA, Youth). Since several of the participants served in more than one area, there was some overlap among the tables. The Deaconesses provided snacks and arranged dinner after the session. We began with a devotional handout to consider the biblical idea of plans.

Keeping Our Focus

A One Word Devotional focuses on one word in Scripture. Pick one of the verses that speaks to you today and share why. Meditate: Read the Word of God - What does it say? Ask: What is the Spirit of Truth revealing to me? Pray: Lord, I want to adjust my life to this truth. Make me more like you. I want to obey You! Share: What is God saying to you through these verses?

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Psalm 33:11 But the plans of the LORD stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations.

Psalm 40:5 Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders you have done. The things you planned for us no one can recount to you; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare.

Proverbs 12:5 The plans of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful. Proverbs 15:22 Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. Proverbs 16:3 Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. Proverbs 16:9 In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. Proverbs 19:21 Many are the plans in a mans heart, but it is the LORDs purpose that prevails. Proverbs 21:5 The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty. Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not

to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. My personal application . . . All references from the New International Version (NIV) Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society

I reviewed the worksheets I had prepared for each ministry, and then turned the rest of the time over to the table groups to complete their work. Each worksheet had a similar layout, but was broken down by their areas of responsibility.

THE TRANSITIONAL VISION

OF BROKEN BOW EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 2015-2016

Our Mission: Leading People Into a Growing Relationship With Jesus Christ Goal(s) to accomplish the mission over the next 12 months Objectives Action Steps Due Date Responsible Persons

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The tables included the following members and worksheets describing areas of responsibility for consideration in setting specific goals. The goals that are found on the following pages were submitted by these groups. Elders: Jerry Safranek, Roger Albin, Bernard Nichols

Discipleship Leadership Development

Body Life: Larry Coleman, Dan Anderson, Betty Fauquet

Small Group Ministry Mens Ministry Womens Ministry Visitation Ministry Care Ministry to Sick & Needy Young Couples Fellowship

Youth: Brant & Susanne Taylor, Michelle Simmons Missions Deaconesses: Jean Bose, Sally Armstrong, Barb Luzum, Carol

Wright Christian Education: Mel May, Carlene Albin, Darlene Friesen

Adult Sunday School Childrens Sunday School Ministry Youth Ministry Childrens Church Ministry Camp Ministry Library Ministry Nursery

Operations: Russ Simmons

Administration Office Facilities Grounds Finances Decorations

Outreach: John VanZandt

Church Outreach AWANA Puppet Ministry DivorceCare Ministry Golden Living Center Ministry Angel Tree

AWANA

Cubbies: Kyla Olson Sparks: Alicia Hermsmeyer & Alynn

Coleman TNT: Karen Bredthauer & Cindi McCullough

Worship: Thane & Karen Lewis

Service Planning Prayer Ministry Praise Team Ministry Production/Drama Ministry Media Ministry Ushers

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ELDERS

I. Discipleship Goal is to begin to MAKE DISCIPLES through Launching Multipliers material and process

Objective 1 Get a core group of leaders trained Objective 2 The core group will meet 1-on-1 together to begin material Objective 3 Each one in the core group will start over with 1 other person after 6 months Action Step 1 4 to 6 hours of Training Seminar with Ron Horton by May 15 Action Step 2 Commit to the process of discipleship by June 1 Action Step 3 Begin meeting together by June 15

II. Leadership Development A. Train 1 person as an Assistant Chairman for each ministry who can take over in 3

years Objective 1 Challenge 1 person as the assistant chairman Action Step 1 Lest of potential candidates by May 1 Action Step 2 Challenge and recruit person by July 1 Action Step 3 Train during events and meetings by Jan. 1, 16 Action Step 4 Mentor trainees during week and possibly through Launching Multipliers B. Encourage attenders to become members Action Step 1 Plan for and challenge people for membership class by June 1 Action Step 2 Have a Sunday School for membership (50 min. for 6 weeks) by June 1

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BODY LIFE

Goal(s) to accomplish the mission over the

next 12 months Objectives Action Steps Due Date Responsible

Persons

Body Life Larry

Coleman

Small Group Ministry

To start 2 new small groups by 1/1/16 that involve 4-6 households that last at least 6-8 wks.

Jump start- 2 small groups that last 6-8 wks in 2015

Identify 2 leaders who would be willing to start a small group in 2015.

9/1/15 Jerry and Karen Safranek

Mens Ministry

Conduct a major mens event this fall

-connection-fellowship-intro to growth opportunities for men.

-plan it by 8/1/15

8/15 Dan Anderson

Womens Ministry

Host a spring and fall womens event that creates fun, fellowship and worship for the women in our church area.

-spring event almost completed-fall event yet to be determined

Kyla Olson

Visitation Ministry

--visit 30 homes by 1/1/16 with a church visitation team.

-get started by putting a team together

5/1/15 Jerry and Karen Safranek

Care Ministry to Sick &

Needy

-Keep ears & eyes open for needs of people that could be met.

-meet with deaconesses regularly to discuss needs.- ask for everyones help

everyday Jean Bose

Young Couples

Fellowship

-to get young couples together once a quarter with a spiritual focus for that gathering-I.D. an older couple for a mentor to this ministry

-ask & pray for a mentor couple to come forward

1 X gathering/ quarter

Alynn Coleman

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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Main Goal for C. E.: To see what God will do beyond what we ask or think. Eph. 3:20 Objective: to get out of the boat to see God work in us. Action: My house shall be a house of prayer. Luke 19:46 Pray every step of the way

Every parent equipped to share the Gospel

Goal(s) to accomplish the mission over the next 12

months Objectives Action Steps Due Date Responsible

Persons

Every parent equipped to share the gospel

Sharing gospel with our children or grandchildren.

1) Tools bracelet & videos books (wordless)

1) Training sermons, sessions with leaders

June May June 3 VBS training

Mel May

Adult Sunday School

To enrich marriage

To encourage couples to strengthen and develop a God-centered marriage

2) Marriage conference

3) SS class 4) Young

couples socials

Mar 27-29

April (6 wks)

ongoing

Childrens Sunday School Ministry

6-8 in classroom 2-K. Room 9 move to room 7 in 2016 Get young parents to

bring children to SS

Follow-up VBS Word of God

proclaimed

Send out invites Teach children

to follow Jesus

Summer Priscilla Shafer

Youth Ministry

Encourage every student to have a daily relationship with Jesus Christ Need more people to

teach youth

To be aware of what they are doing.

One-on-one accountability

Prayer and God at work in hearts

2015 Brant Taylor

Area: Youth Group Goal: Encourage every student in 7-12th grade to have a daily relationship with Jesus Christ.

1) Challenge adult staff to implement and model a daily time with Jesus.

2) Locate a devotional that can be used by all

Action Steps: 1) Call each staff member and communicate new goal by 4/1/15 - 2) Locate a devotional - 4/1/15. -

Michelle Simmons, Brant Susanne, Michelle and Brant

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Goal(s) to accomplish the mission over the next 12

months Objectives Action Steps Due Date Responsible

Persons

staff and students.

3) Identify and recruit student leaders to help the adults hold students accountable.

3) Connect with current and potential student leaders and ask them to commit to goal and process by 3/25/15

Childrens Church Ministry

Management/organization of childrens church

Make CC easier for those doing it.

Carlene and Beth together

2 wks Beth Ottun

Camp Ministry

Reworking policy

Funds to go to camp Communicate

Need a leader to head up the camp ministry

March 2016

Brant Taylor

Library Ministry

To abolish the library as it is and turn it into a resource center for the pastors and SS material. Area as a meeting/ conference room

To make this a comfortable area for working and meetings

remove/organize whats there

March 2016

Carlene Albin

Nursery Pipe in the AM service through sound system. Workers - availability

Appeal to grandparents.

More involved Announcements

July Alynn Coleman

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DEACONESSES

Goal(s) to accomplish the mission

over the next 12 months Objectives Action Steps

Due Date

Responsible Persons

Involve more women in serving groups/update our serving lists.

To help full fill our mission as stated. To encourage every woman to participate in church life by offering them a way to serve. To familiarize women of the church with the office of deaconess and offer our service to them as needed.

Pray for Gods help & wisdom. Use the new church directory as a guide and send postcards to each woman listed.

Include an invitation for them to serve as well as an offer for us to serve them as needed.

Include the names of the deaconesses on the card.

July 1, 2015 Carol, Jean, Barb & Sally

Involve more people in Bible studies.

To help full fill our mission as stated. To present an opportunity for women to get to know and, subsequently, come to love each other in Christ.

Pray for Gods help and wisdom. Offer Bible studies geared for new believers. Discover / train new people to lead Bible studies. Offer Bible studies both day times and evenings, so all have an opportunity to participate. Put a notice(s) in the church bulletin directing anyone interested in a Bible study, either individually or in a group, to contact one of the Deaconesses.

Beginning now and on going

Carol, Jean, Barb & Sally

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OPERATIONS

The goal for operations are to define the roles of each individual and define a "job description" for each committee under my division. I will meet with each individual to obtain their understanding of their role and then condense it into an unwritten policy. I am trying to get the interviews done by the next "leadership" meeting, with the written reports done in May. We will see what happens.

OUTREACH

Church Outreach Goals/Objectives for the next 12 months -1 outreach function that is not hosted at the church -Work on ways to connect families inside and outside of the church together. -Form a committee that has a heart for outreach. Action Steps -Prayfully seek committee members -Create events that will mesh both non believers with believers -Further discussion with Todd Becker Foundation for this year's outreach event. Due Date 8-1-2015 DivorceCare Ministry Goals and Objectives for the next 12 months -Find a couple with a heart for divorced individuals (Help Barb from getting burned out) -Find one more person possibly a Male to help with the Ministry when needed. -Start a fall session Actions steps -Prayer -Asking for help where it is needed. Due date 9-1-2015

AWANA

AWANA Cubbies Goals March 24, 2015 Kyla Olson & Corina Flint Co-Cubbie Directors

1. Our primary goal at Cubbies is to reach children with the love of Jesus and help them to learn that Jesus Loves Me (Cubbies motto.)

a. Objective: To teach that Jesus Loves Me i. Action: Repeat each night that Jesus Loves Me and Jesus Loves You

b. Objective: Encourage Leaders to show the love of Jesus to the children i. Action: Love the children in practical ways: hug them; ask about their day,

family, pet, friends, life 2. Our new goal for the next AWANA year is to reach out to the families of our children.

a. Objective: Open lines of communication between leaders and families. i. Action: Greet parents each night; leaders connect with at least one parent of

the children from their table each night of AWANA, or as much as possible ii. Action: Continue to have children take the snack bag home weekly to have

parents provide a snack and use this as an opportunity to connect with parents iii. Action: Implement using the Parent Newsletter that is connected with each

weeks lesson as a way to connect the Cubbie classroom to the families at home

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iv. Action: Schedule and have a special Bring Your Parent Night during the Cubbie year

v. Action: Schedule an AWANA Sunday service for church to invite families to come to Sunday service; children wear their uniforms and participate in the service

vi. Action: Continue to utilize the Opening Night, AWANA Christmas Program, AWANA Grand Prix, and AWANA Awards Night as opportunities to connect with children, parents and families; encourage our leaders to connect with parents of our Cubbie children at those events

SPARKS Goals Developed by the SPARKS co-directors: Alicia Hermsmeyer & Alynn Coleman

1. Within one year, the SPARKS co-directors and leaders will work to connect with each of the SPARKY families on a personal level. Objectives: Train leaders to reach out/connect with one parent, of the SPARKIES in their room during

book time, each Wednesday night either before or after SPARKS. Help the families to feel apart/connected and to invite them to Church on Sundays as many

are unchurched families. Action Steps:

Leaders connect each week with at least one family Send postcards after SPARKIES have been absent for two weeks in a row. AWANA Sunday (Inviting families to church in which the SPARKIES will have a role in the

service, wear their vests, etc.) Possibly connecting with families by having them volunteer to bring and help serve

healthy snacks that the SPARKIES can have during their book time (as many come without eating and are very hungry during AWANA).

2. The gospel message and invitation will be given at least four times during the 2015/2016 SPARKS year. Objectives:

Help the children to further understand what the verses they are learning mean in their own lives.

Utilize the four theme nights throughout the year as an opportunity to share the gospel message and pray with the SPARKS.

Action Steps: Train/equip leaders to be able to further share the gospel on a personal 1:1 level with

each SPARKY that shows interest. Send home a gospel invitation booklet to further explain the gospel message for the

children and also expose the family to the gospel. Follow up with children that show interest/let one of the leaders know they have made

a decision to follow Jesus. 3. Within one year, the co-directors of SPARKS will invite one-two young individuals/parents to

help/assist on Wednesday evenings. Objectives/Action Steps:

Connect with young individuals that are on the fringe and help them to see they are wanted and would be a great addition to the SPARKS team (utilize a mentoring program by placing them with our seasoned leaders).

Connect with parents of SPARKIES and help them feel wanted and also demonstrate what a big undertaking Wednesday evenings are without all of the help of the SPARKS team.

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4. Within one year, the SPARKS will be participating in a Missions Project. Objective:

Help the SPARKIES to see that they can make a difference in the lives of others around the world.

Set an achievable goal in which the SPARKIES can work to achieve and feel a sense of accomplishment.

Help the SPARKIES to understand what missionaries are as well as mission projects. Work to connect with a group from another country so that the SPARKIES can see how

the money they raise is able to help others that are less fortunate. Action Steps:

Choose a specific missions project Set an achievable goal with the SPARKIES at the beginning of the 2015/2016 year. Send information home with the SPARKIES so that families understand what money

is being raised for. Coordinate a project with TNT so that greater goals can be achieved. Create a bar graph that can be updated each week as a visual for the SPARKIES to

see how they are coming in achieving their goal. TNT Goals Developed by the TNT director: Karen Bredthauer

Goals for T & T Objectives Action Steps Due Date

Reach boys and girls with the Gospel of Christ and train them to serve Him.

Systematic presentation of the Gospel in lesson time. Individual presentation of Gospel in book time. Encourage growth and discipleship through books and lessons. Leaders to model Christian living.

Gospel presented at least 4 times during the year in lesson time.

Gospel presented with Start Zone and as occurs in hand books.

Leaders are trained in presenting the Gospel in leader training.

Growth and discipleship encouraged as kids work through their books. Leaders and listeners ask about their progress.

Encourage leaders to memorize verses with the kids.

September, December, February, April Leader training, August, and reinforced throughout the year.

Parent/family involvement in church

Develop relationships with parents. Parents come to visit AWANA.

Leaders make effort to meet and interact with at least 1 parent for each of their students. Plan Parent Night Family Fun Fest Christmas Program Grand Prix Awards night

Leader training September October December March April

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Goals for T & T Objectives Action Steps Due Date

Parents come to visit church.

Plan AWANA Sunday with other AWANA groups

February

Kids become mission-minded

Develop a year-long mission project for giving to missions and getting feedback from the missionary

Coordinate with SPARKS to find a suitable mission project

August

Effective reward system

Rewards will motivate kids to work independently in their books and maintain good discipline during club night

Explore use of AWANA store for giving awards. Find someone interested in maintaining store.

July

Safe, Gospel-oriented leaders

Ensure all leaders will be born-again Christians with a desire to evangelize and disciple kids and are committed to the goals of the AWANA program. New leaders will have a working knowledge of how AWANA functions and the role of the leader.

Work with Brant and CE committee to develop a policy for screening leaders working with children and youth. Develop mentorships between current leaders and potential leaders, including youth. Pray for potential leaders.

July

Prayer support Children, leaders, and activities will be prayed for on a regular basis.

Develop prayer team who will commit to praying each week. Encourage kids and leaders to present prayer requests to the prayer team.

Have in place by September.

MISSIONS

1. Missions conference with Will White (Home in July) 2. Add Rick Ensrud on our supported missionary list at budget time. 3. Subtract 2 missionaries from our supported list at budget time. 4. Find new missions chairman. Ask for help. 5. 1 missionary from our own congregation 1 year? Fulltime?

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WORSHIP

Leading people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ by teaching the entire congregation to worship.

Goal(s) to accomplish the mission over the

next 12 months Objectives Action Steps Due Date

Responsible Persons

Worship Entire church body worshiping God

To help each attendee to understand worship and learn to worship in order to bring their sacrifice of praise.

Prayer, intentional teaching (pastor)

ASAP ALL

Prayer Ministry

Before service prayer continues. Each member praying with a daily prayer guide PT devotional as led

May ALL

Praise Team Ministry

Skills & unity development

New participant development

Workshop/retreat Training Musical development

Thane & Karen ALL

Media Ministry

Promoting the YouTube channel to encourage a re-watching. Easy worship implementation

Radio ads? Podcasts Sandhills Express ad Have Geri staple a reminder to the bulletins sent to absentees

Scott & Jim Goings