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Approved September 23, 2009 Minutes of the Executive Committee of the

General Assembly Mission Council (GAMC) Of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Retreat Santa Fe, New Mexico

July 14-17, 2009

Tuesday, June 14, 2009

OPENING WORSHIP The Executive Committee Retreat began with an informal reception followed by worship led by the Reverend Jim Collie, Executive Presbyter, Presbytery of Santa Fe, in collaboration with David Wiseman, Pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Santa Fe and Chester Topple, Pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church.

ATTENDANCE The following persons were in attendance for all or part of the meeting:

Executive Committee Members

Carol Adcock – GAMC Chair Sue Ezell – Chair, Justice Mission Committee Tom Gillespie – Chair, Evangelism Mission Committee Esperanza Guajardo – Member-at-large Carolyn Knight – Chair, Stewardship Mission Committee Michael Kruse – GAMC Vice Chair Carolyn McLarnan – Chair, Evangelism Mission Committee Doug Megill – Chair, Vocation Mission Committee Conrad Rocha – Member-at-large Linda Valentine – GAMC Executive Director, ex-officio

Executive Leadership Team Joey Bailey – Deputy Executive Director for Shared Services Jill Hudson – GAMC/OGA Middle Governing Body Relations Curtis Kearns – Executive Administrator Karen Schmidt – Deputy Executive Director for Communications and Funds Development Tom Taylor – Deputy Executive Director for Mission

Recorder Alejandra Sherman, GAMC Staff, Office of the Executive Director

Others Deborah Hepler, Ghost Ranch Staff Jim Hepler, Ghost Ranch Staff Philip Newell, Ghost Ranch Staff Alison Newell, Ghost Ranch Staff David Wiseman, Pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Santa Fe Jeannene Wiseman, Guest Chester Topple, Pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church Trasie Topple, Guest Barbara Medina, Guest

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

VISIT GHOST RANCH ABIQUIU

Mr. Tom Gillespie led morning prayer at Ghost Ranch Abiquiu, followed by welcoming words from the Ghost Ranch’s Executive Director Ms. Debra Hepler. Ms. Hepler shared a historic overview of Ghost Ranch and led the committee on a walking and driving tour of the facilities.

GENERATIVE THINKING As preparation for this meeting, the Executive Committee members were asked to read The Starfish and the Spider by Ori Brafman and Rod A. Beckstrom.

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General Assembly Mission Council Executive Committee Minutes

July 14-17, 2009 Retreat

The Executive Committee engaged in a discussion using a guide distributed by Ms. Jill Hudson (Appendix 1). Following are highlights from the small group reports:

• A smaller council has allowed members the opportunity to get to know each other better.

• Our tolerance for “messy” times has increased, but need to keep the strength to stay the course. It becomes even more important to exercise leadership during such times.

• What might look like chaos might also bring opportunities. • The Mission Work Plan provided focus for our work, but in ways it is

limiting. How can new emerging materials enter into the work of the General Assembly Mission Council?

• Many starfish situations are developing in congregations. The denomination is centralized around organization and decentralized around values.

• The Executive Director should identify emerging patterns, Council would be the listeners. Elected members and the Executive Director need to help people “connect the dots” in the institution. Responses received from the exchange of information can be used to adjust the course of action.

Discussion of Rule#10-Flatten or Be Flattened was postponed for a future meeting due to time restraints.

MISSION PRIORITIES Ms. Valentine distributed survey results conducted as part of the Paired Weighting project (Appendix 2). Discussion followed:

• The ranking reflects the group’s thoughts on how the activities fit in the life of the church, rather than how important they are for the GAMC to do.

• Decisions need to be made about our role around the activities ranked high.

• The richness of this process comes from the conversation sessions that follow the survey.

• The rankings surprised many members. • The conversation keeps reflecting the need for us to identify our audience. • Statistically it would be interesting to look at the middle rankings to find

out if people tend towards the middle or if it is because they are polarized. • The council will engage in a similar process in September.

RECESSED The committee adjourned with prayer for the evening at approximately 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 16, 2009

RECONVENED Mr. Tom Gillespie led the group in bible study and prayer.

CALL TO ORDER Mrs. Carol Adcock, GAMC Executive Committee Chair, called the meeting to order, followed by the recitation of the Executive Committee Covenant.

AGENDA ACTION 1-EC-71609 Adopted Agenda

Mrs. Adcock reviewed the Executive Committee agenda and the committee VOTED to approve the agenda as submitted (Appendix 3).

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS PRESENTATION

Ms. Valentine presented a Strategic Planning Process (Appendix 4).





STRATEGIC FINANCIAL OVERVIEW

Mr. Joey Bailey gave a presentation on Strategic Financial Overview (information included in Appendix 4).

BOARD GOVERNANCE DISCUSSION

Mrs. Adcock and GAMC Vice Chair, Mr. Michael Kruse, led the committee in a discussion on Board Governance. The book Governance as Leadership was quoted as basis for the discussion that followed. Some highlights are:

• New member orientation will include differences between governance and program.

• The generative thinking role needs clarification. • Committee chairs were encouraged to work closely with staff to prepare

for meetings. • Council members should have more time to review meeting papers.

Informational GoToMeetings highlighting major topics will be scheduled. • Mission Committees will also have GoToMeetings to get details on issues

to be considered by committees. • In an effort to be more connected, plenary seating arrangements will be

modified to resemble a hollow square to allow members to interact more easily.

• The agenda will be planned to allow the introduction of items to the Council as a whole, rather than in committees.

• A video will be created after this July retreat meeting to inform Council of the activities and decisions made by the Executive Committee during its retreat.

MINUTES ACTION 2-EC-71609 6/10/09 Minutes Approved

The Committee VOTED to approve the June 10, 2009 conference call Executive Committee Minutes as submitted.

2009-2012 MISSION WORK PLAN REVIEW

Mr. Curtis Kearns introduced the Mission Work Plan Review (Appendix 5). He distributed a copy of the approved Mission Work Plan 2009-2012 (Appendix 6), and a summary of 2009-2010 Operational Goals, Objectives and Outcomes (Appendix 7). Operational goals reflecting the stated priorities were selected for the review. The goals are broad so they can encompass many objectives, and represent wide ministries’ involvement. This introduces the Council to a new way to review its work. Council will be informed ahead of time on the work to be done, and will be kept abreast with periodic reports. Mr. Tom Taylor reviewed the report of 2009-2010 Operational Goals, Objectives and Outcomes with the committee. A time of discussion and feedback followed the presentation. Highlights are:

• A narrow focus is needed for future Mission Work Plans (MWP) with fewer goals. The current plan has too many goals making reporting very difficult.

• The intention is to report on both strengths and challenges. • Staff members selected the goals to report this time with the hope that in

the future, elected members will become more familiar with the goals and will ask for reports on specific areas that interest them.

• The hope is that providing MWP reports will lead to better understanding of the process.

• The Executive Committee would like to select the goals to be reported for the 2011-2012 period.

• The MWP review will be introduced as a plenary subject before going into committees. Each mission committee agenda should include MWP reports.





• Staff will create a good format report which will be presented in September. Lead Staff Resource persons will present highlights in each committee, and will give the opportunity to committee members to ask about goals of interest to them. It is important to keep in mind that maintaining a manageable number of goals to report on is desired.

• Interest was expressed in developing a short instructional video of an overview of the Mission Work Plan.

BIG TENT REPORT Staff and elected members shared highlights from the Big Tent event held June 11-13, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Kearns distributed a Survey Summary (Appendix 8). Highlights include:

• 96% of respondents rated their experience as good or better • 89% of respondents said there should be another Big Tent • Respondents said the event made them proud to be Presbyterian, helped

them to learn about the PC(USA), and provided opportunities to celebrate the ministry and witness of the PC(USA).

• It was a good morale booster • Good network opportunities were available. • Staff are to be commended

Some challenges identified are: • Logistics • Registration • Accounting • Description of the event needs improvement • Make the event family-friendly

More information will be shared as it becomes available.

BUDGET 2010 Mr. Bailey presented information on Budget 2010. The Executive Committee will continue to receive the Management Reports and Basic Mission Support reports from Razor’s Edge monthly. The committee requested the entire Council be added to the distribution list of both reports. Ms. Karen Schmidt’s area will send the Basic Mission Support reports to Ms. Nancy Hamilton for distribution. The first mailing to Council will include a cover letter from the Chairperson explaining the nature of the information and the reason they are receiving it. Mr. Bailey proceeded to review the June 2009 Management Reports (Appendix 9). He offered the following comments:

• Information on Ghost Ranch and Stoney Point will be added to the monthly management reports

• A revised 2010 budget will be presented to Council in September for approval. Reduction in is staff is not anticipated.

• New funds are becoming available through the Foundation • Spending Formula is changing. More information on this change will be

available in August • All six areas of mission have financial challenges; all funds were located

to meet the challenges.

RECESSED Ms. Carolyn McLarnan recessed for a Personnel Committee meeting with prayer at 2:00 p.m. Record for the Personnel Meeting is kept separately.

RECONVENED Mrs. Adcock reconvened the Executive Committee meeting with prayer at 4:00 p.m.





MISSION COWORKER SUSTAINABILITY PRESENTATION

Ms. Valentine gave a PowerPoint presentation on Mission Co-worker Funding Sustainability (Appendix 10). She gave an overview of the current situation regarding challenges to meet the commitment made in 2008 to increase the number of mission coworkers. Ms. Valentine expressed appreciation for the excellent wok of Ms. Judy Semaria, Ms. Denise Hampton, and Mr. Sam Locke. Ms. Valentine concluded her presentation with the distribution of four scenarios for the funding of mission co-workers (Appendix 11). The committee agreed to review the scenarios overnight and decide the extent of our commitment for 2009-2010 the next day.

CALLING OF MAJOR GIFT FUNDRAISERS ACTION 3-EC-709 Approved calling four Major Gift Fundraisers

Ms. Karen Schmidt gave an overview of the proposal affirmed by the Executive Committee in May 2009. The proposal was enthusiastically received by the Middle Governing Bodies Advisory Team. To continue moving forward with the proposal, the calling of four major gift fundraisers is needed. These positions need to be filled by September. The Executive Committee VOTED to approve calling four fundraisers to assist the GAMC.

LISTENING TEAMS PROPOSAL

Ms. Carolyn Knight proposed adding a new business item to Friday’s agenda for consideration. She distributed a proposal for GAMC Listening Teams (Appendix 12). The proposal was drafted by Mr. Jack Hodges, who is a member of the Stewardship Committee.

AGENDA ACTION 4-EC-709 Approved adding a new business item to agenda

The Executive Committee approved by CONSENSUS the addition of the item as new business to the next day’s agenda.

RECESSED Mr. Tom Taylor recessed the meeting for the evening with prayer.

Friday, July 16, 2009

RECONVENED Mr. Tom Gillespie led the committee in morning prayer.

INTERNATIONAL MISSION CO-WORKERS RESOLUTION ACTION 5-EC-709 Approved resolution instructing staff to adjust the number of international mission co-workers in 2009-2010

After careful evaluation and discussion the Executive Committee VOTED to approve the following resolution:

The Executive Committee enthusiastically affirms the international mission co-workers who were recently commissioned, along with those who continue serving as the hands and feet of Christ on behalf of the PCUSA around the world.

The General Assembly Mission Council Executive Committee continues to affirm the Dallas Invitation to Expand Partnership in God’s Mission, to “. . . commit ourselves to seek more mission personnel who will serve long-term in cross-cultural contexts through the PCUSA, and to support them fully.” To do this responsibly, the Committee also recognizes a need to reduce the number proposed in the original 2009-2010 budgets, based on a variety of factors. These include, but are not limited to, the unforeseen economic challenges emerging of late and in an unforeseen increase in attrition of existing mission co-workers.





In light of the reductions of the 2009 budget and an expected reduction of the 2010 budget, the Executive Committee instructs staff to adjust the planned increase of mission co-workers to be sent in 2009 and 2010, based upon projected funds available.

FOUNDATION WORKING GROUP REPORT

Mr. Mike Kruse reported on the Foundation Working Group meeting. Some report (Appendix 13) highlights are:

• Board members from the Foundation and the GAMC met to discuss issues that are sources of conflict between the entities. A process is needed to resolve these types of issues.

• The group is favorable to maintaining a group similar to this working group that would meet in a somewhat regular basis, to monitor possible sources of conflict.

• Progress is being made in the relationship between the two organizations. • GAMC members serving on this work group are Ms. Teresa Bryce and

Mr. Steve Aeschbacher, Ms. Sue Ezell, Mr. Mike Kruse and Mr. Reginald Kuhn who will serve until September, at which time another GAMC member will be appointed to the work group.

FOUNDATION AND GAMC WORKING GROUP ACTION 6-EC-71609 Approved recommendations included in the working group’s report

The Foundation and General Assembly Mission Council Working Group recommends:

1. Adopt the following Vision statement: “As partners in Christ’s mission and servants of the Church, the Presbyterian Foundation and the General Assembly Mission Council shall work together to advance God’s Kingdom and glorify Christ. They shall engage in a program of stewardship that is consistent with the directives of the General Assembly and donors’ expressed intent. The General Assembly Mission Council and the trustees of the Presbyterian Foundation covenant to require the leadership and staff of both entities to operate in an environment of cooperation.”

2. Adopt the following recommendation: “Continue joint agency Working Group for two years in order to a) monitor compliance with the vision and the recommendations below and b) report back on any other recommendations consistent with the Working Group’s charge; and c) re-examine the need to continue this group at the end of the two year period.”

3. Adopt “in concept” the following recommendation for executive leadership and staff: “Trust Executive leadership shall model, and require staff to model, Christ-like relationships, presuming positive intent, acting with civility and mutual respect, and speaking the truth in love. Accountability The CEOs are responsible for overseeing the implementation of the vision. The CEOs shall develop a written joint action plan to implement these recommendations which must include specific action items and measurable results. The plan shall be developed and reported to the Boards by their fall meetings. The CEOs shall report quarterly to the Foundation/GAMC Working Group on the implementation of the plan and outstanding disputes and unresolved action items.





Service Quality Develop a common understanding between the entities of expectations for the provision high quality service to one another, donors and beneficiaries in order to protect donor intent and deliver timely distributions to beneficiaries. Communication Create and implement a timely process for identifying, tracking, managing, resolving, and reporting on all action items and/or issues related to the distribution of restricted funds so that both mission focus and donor intent are respected and funds are made available on a timely basis. Conflict Resolution Executive leadership shall develop cooperative strategies of conflict resolution for those occasions when there are disagreements between the entities. Strategies shall include the review of issues that are not promptly resolved and taking such additional steps as necessary for resolution.”

4. Forward actions 1-3 to the fall meeting of the General Assembly Mission Council for adoption.

The Executive Committee VOTED to approve recommendations 1-4. (See appendix 14 for background information.)

FDN/GAMC RESTRICTED FUNDS RESOLUTION COMMITTEE REPORT

Mr. Mike Kruse reported: • This committee will be called if the two entities cannot resolve issues

regarding the use of restricted funds. It has met once to determine a process to follow if called.

• Committee membership, as set forth by the 218th GA (2008), is made up of two Foundation board members, two General Assembly Mission Council elected members, three at-large members appointed by the 218th General Assembly (2008) Moderator Bruce Reyes-Chow.

GHOST RANCH REPORT Mr. Conrad Rocha reported on behalf of the Ghost Ranch Incorporation Study Group:

• The task force met in Ghost Ranch and reviewed the materials provided for its request for incorporation. The study group concluded that there wasn’t enough information to make a decision on this regard. More financial information needs to be provided.

• The study group was in direct contact with Ghost Ranch. As a result a letter from Bill Ireland, Ghost Ranch’s Chair, was received temporarily withdrawing their request for a separate incorporation (Appendix 14).

GHOST RANCH INCORPORATION STUDY GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS ACTION 7-EC-709 Approved requests from Study Team to assign a GAMC staff as a liaison; revised covenant; and keep the study group in place

The Committee acted by CONSENSUS to approve the following recommendations

1. Assign a GAMC staff person to serve as a liaison with Ghost Ranch (currently Brian Frick)

2. The current covenant doesn’t respond to current realities. The conference center liaison to work on drafting a new covenant agreement. GAMC’s Legal Department to be involved in the drafting of the new Covenant, along with other pertinent staff

3. Continue the Study Group. Will meet mostly by conference calls to look at future proposals that might arise and to review the new covenant on behalf of the GAMC.

The committee will allow a couple of years for the conclusion of this study.





CHAIRS APPOINTMENTS ACTION 8-EC-709 Ratified the chair’s appointments to GACER/GAMC Task Force

The Executive Committee VOTED to ratify the chair’s appointments to the General Assembly Committee on Ecumenical Relations and General Assembly Mission Council Task Force (Appendix 15) as follow:

• Carol Adcock • Melissa DeRosia • Philip Hougen • Roger Gench

Background: The 218th GA (2008) asked CER to review the GAMC and the work it does with ecumenical relations. CER appointed four of its members to be part of a committee to work on the review. The CER members appointed are: Mr. Scott Anderson, Ms. Aimee Mioso, Ms. Damayanthi Niles, and Mr. Staccato Powell. Ms. Linda Valentine and Mr. George Tellford will be involved in the work of this committee and other staff persons to serve as advisors to the group. A report will be presented in February.

EXPANDED NATIONAL MISSION PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE (ENMPC) REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS ACTION 9-EC-709 Approved three recommendations from ENMPC

Mr. Kruse distributed the report from the Expanded National Mission Partnership Committee (ENMPC) (Appendix 16). The report contains the following recommendations to the General Assembly Mission Council (GAMC) for subsequent recommendation to the 219th General Assembly (2010)

1. That the 219th General Assembly direct that effective December 31, 2013, Mission Partnership Funds, as we know them, shall come to an end. Synods currently allocated such funds may forego receiving those funds prior to the cessation of this system on December 31, 2013.

2. That the GAMC establish a task force for the purpose of identifying, evaluating and making recommendations to the 220th General Assembly regarding those ministries and that work now supported by Mission Partnership Funds (MPF), including the ramifications of ending that support and possible other avenues of support to all, some or none of those ministries and that work beyond December 31, 2013. a. Such committee to be comprised of 7 persons

i. 2 appointed by the GAMC ii. 1 appointed by the current ENMPC from among those Synods

currently receiving support from MPF. iii. 1 appointed by the current ENMPC from among those Synods

not currently receiving support from MPF iv. 3 persons appointed by the moderator of the 218th General

Assembly, one of whom shall be appointed as moderator of the task force.

b. Such task force to be funded from a portion of the $100,000 set aside to fund ENMPF and if not possible, allow the Chairperson of the ENMPF and the Chair of the GAMC to negotiate a shared funding for the process

3. That GAMC in partnership with the Middle Governing Bodies of the PCUSA, encourage, and to the extent possible, facilitate and support conversations throughout the church regarding the meaning and direction of National Mission.

The committee enthusiastically endorsed and VOTED to approve the above recommendations as presented and to forward them to the General Assembly Mission Council for approval.





PRESBYTERIAN HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE ASSOCIATION (PHEWA) REPORT

Mrs. Adcock shared a report she received via email from Ms. Sue Ezell (Appendix 17). Mr. Tom Taylor gave a verbal report on the state of the relationship with PHEWA.

STAFF RECOGNITION ACTION 10-EC-709 Letter of recognition to be sent to Ms. Lisherness

The Executive Committee approved by CONSENSUS that a letter of appreciation be sent to Ms. Sara Lisherness for her work with PHEWA. Mrs. Carol Adcock will write the letter on behalf of the Executive Committee.

JINISHIAN MEMORIAL PROGRAM REPORT

Ms. Carolyn McLarnan reported that the Jinishian Memorial Program is working on hiring a program assistant; progress is being made with the Foundation regarding management of the program’s investments; and the program’s next meeting will take place in Armenia in order to visit some of their programs.

CHAIRS APPOINTMENTS ACTION 11-EC-709 Ratified the chair’s appointments to Covenant Renewal Racial Ethnic Schools and Colleges; and the Joint Per Capita Table

Mrs. Adcock presented the following chair’s appointments for ratification: Covenant Renewal Racial Ethnic Schools and Colleges

• Art Canada • Tom Gillespie

Joint Per Capita Table • Clay Antioquia • Clark Cowden • Carolyn Knight

The Executive Committee VOTED to ratify the appointments as presented by the chair.

LISTENING TEAMS PROPOSAL

Ms. Carolyn Knight introduced the proposal to the committee, which was handed out Thursday evening. Jack Hodges wrote this proposal in response to conversations about budget challenges and presbyteries that are either paying late or withholding per capita and as an educational piece for Council to make better contact with presbyteries. Ms. Knight presented the report on behalf of the Stewardship Committee.

LISTENING TEAMS ACTION 12-EC-709 Proposal to be sent to MGB Advisory Board for further evaluation

The committee approved by CONSENSUS to send the proposal to the Middle Governing Bodies Advisory Board for their evaluation. Their next meeting is in November (refer to Appendix 12).

ADVISORY AND ADVOCACY COMMITTEES REVIEW TEAM REPORT

Mr. Doug Megill, chair of the Advisory and Advocacy Review Team (A&ART), reported. The team submitted a list of questions to the Executive Committee along with a request to have two of its member meet with the Executive Committee to discuss the questions presented (Appendix 18). The Executive Committee requested background information on the three committees being reviewed (Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy, Advocacy Committee on Racial Ethnic Concerns, and Advocacy Committee on Women’s Concerns). Executive Committee members were asked to review the questions presented by the team and send their answers to Mr. Mike Kruse for compilation.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR

The committee reviewed the remainder of their 2009 meeting schedule (Appendix 19). A September 2, 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time conference call was





added in order to approve the assignment of items to Mission Committees going to the September GAMC meeting.

MEETING ADJOURNMENT Mr. Curtis Kearns closed the meeting with prayer and Mrs. Adcock adjourned the meeting at approximately 11:30 a.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Mrs. Carol Adcock Chair, General Assembly Mission Council

Ms. Linda Valentine Executive Director, General Assembly Mission Council

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The Starfish and the Spider

A Few Summary Reminders

The traits of a decentralized organization are flexibility, shared power and ambiguity

When attacked, a decentralized organization tends to become even more open and decentralized.

The harder you fight a decentralized opponent, the stronger it gets.

It’s easy to mistake starfish for spiders – they may appear to have some order such as AA or Craig’s List.

An open system doesn’t have central intelligence; the intelligence is spread throughout the system.

Open systems can easily mutate and grow beyond the original vision.

Decentralization sneaks up on you because they can grow so quickly.

A coercive (centralized) system depends on order and hierarchy, an open (decentralized) system has no official decision making structure.

Spider organizations have headquarters, starfish organizations do not depend on any specific location.

Spiders have heads that, when chopped off, die. Starfish have no heads and can regenerate from a severed limb.

Most centralized organizations are divided into rather firm departments – in decentralized organizations, anyone can do anything.

In centralized organization each department is important and its loss affects the whole organization – units of decentralized organizations are by definition completely autonomous and their loss is only of minor consequence.

In Spider organizations, power and knowledge is concentrated at the top or with a small number of key decision makers – in starfish organizations the power is spread throughout and each member is assumed to be equally knowledgeable.

Decentralized organizations are more amorphous and fluid – centralized ones depend more on structure which makes them more rigid.

You can count the numbers in a spider organization, the members of starfish systems are impossible to count.

Starfish organizations are generally self-funded while spider ones depend on headquarters redistributing resources to see that each department is adequately funded.

Centralized organizations process information through headquarters, decentralized ones communicate directly between members or member parts.

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Rule One – Dis-economics of Scale If small can be better, what does this suggest about the life of GAMC? Rule Two – The Network Effect If each new member adds value to the larger network, how can GAMC make this principle work for the PCUSA? Rule Three – The Power of Chaos How can GAMC foster creativity without inviting mass “messiness”? How can we increase our tolerance for the messiness that inevitably results from creativity? Rule Four – Knowledge at the Edge If the best knowledge is often on the fringe of the organization, how can GAMC glean that knowledge from staff? From the average PCUSA member? Rule Five – Everyone Wants to Contribute How might PCUSA members or staff contribute in ways similar to those listed in the book (Wikipedia, Amazon book reviews, Appreciative Inquiry)? Rule Six – Hydra Response Assuming for a moment that the movement toward de-centralization and more grass roots initiative is desirable, how would GAMC respond to renegade networks or program development that don’t fit within the perimeters of the Mission Work Plan? Rule Seven – Catalysts Rules What would the position description for the Nant’an of the GAMC look like (vs. the position description of an Executive Director)? Rule Eight – The Values ARE the Organization How does the C.A.R.E. reflect or not reflect the program of the GAMC as it currently exists? Rule Nine – Measure, Monitor and Manage How might the ministry of the GAMC (as an entity, program and staff) change if the criteria for evaluation was the creation of “circles” and questions such as those listed on pg. 207 became the measurement for effectiveness? Rule Ten – Flatten or Be Flattened Does this rule also apply to the current economic situation? What does this suggest about our strategic planning process? What good comes out of a more flattened GAMC structure? Program?


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General Assembly Mission Support Tasks ~~ 2Paired ComparisOns Survey

GAMCX and Church Leaders-group 1 results compared by rank

fission Support Tasks GAMCX Church Leaders Rank Group 1 (10)

Stewardship-equipping church leaders to inspire contributions of time, skills, and financial resources .............................................. ~.................................. ;.................................. 1" 13

International Mission Support-sending mission workers, supporting mission partners, and equipping the church for mission involvement................................................... 1" 8

Church Development-support for new church development and congregational transformation ......................................................................................... ~......................... ...... ......... 3·

Direct Relief-immediate response to disaster and crisis with humanitarian aid and support ....................................................................................................................................... 4 9

Theology and Worship -articulate the church's stance on presenting issues of belief and practicej equip the church for the worship of God .................................................... 5

Social Justice-systemic work towards a more just society (including: hunger, poverty, peace, and public advocacy) ............................................................................ .-.............. 6 4

\vangelism- programs designed to equip individuals to share their faith and .!ongregations to do more effective outreach ............................................................................... 7· 1

Cross-rultural Ministries/Growth in Diversity-racial ethnic inc1usionand ·leadership development .................................................................. ~............................................... 8 5

Christian Education and Curriculum-support for Christian educators including the publication of denominational curriculum ............................................................................ 9 10

Communications-telling the stories of the PC (USA) in ways that invite participation in ministry and mission ................................................................. :.......................... 10'" 12

Discipleship-designing programs to educate and strengthen church leaders (Company of Pastors, Order of Elders, etc.) ................................................................................. 10"

Vocation-preparing and supporting ordained and commissioned leaders through the preparation and call processes ....................................................................................... ........... 12

Ecumenical Relations and Interactions-coordinating work with other denominations and councils ............................ ;.............................................................................. 13 11

14 Gender Justice-work on women's issues ............................................................. , ...,................. 14

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International Mission Support-sending mission workers, supporting mission partners, and equipping the church for mission involvement .............................. : .....

Church Development-support for new church development and congregational transformation ................................................................................................................... .

Direct Relief-immediate response to disaster and crisis with humanitarian aid and·support ........................................................................................................................ .

Theology and Worship-articulate the church's stance on presenting issues of . belief and practice; equip the church for the worship of God .................................... .

Social Justice-systemic work towards a more just society (including: hunger, poverty, peace, and public advocacy) .................................................. : ......................... .

Evangelism-programs designed to equip individuals to share their faith and congregations to do more effective outreach ......................................... ~...................... .

Cross-cultural Ministries/Growth in Diversity-racial ethnic inclusion and leadership development................................................................................................~..

Christian Education and Curriculum-support for Christian educators including the publication of denominational curriculum.............................................. ................ .

Communications-telling the stories of the PC(USA) in ways that invite · ti . "try d . . . partiClpa on m mnus an nusslon............................................................................ .

Discipleship-designing programs to educate and strengthen church leaders (Company of Pastors, Order of Elders, etc.) ................ ; ................................................ ..

Vocation-preparing and.supporting ordained and commissioned leaders through the preparation and call processes ................................................................................. .

Ecumenical Relations and Interactions-coordinating work with other denominations and councils ................................................ ~ ...................................~........

Gender Justice-work on women's issues ................................................................... ~

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76 1*

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72 3

68 4

63 5

62 6

60 7

56 8

55 9

54 10*

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General Assembly Mission Support Tasks Paired Comparisons Survey

July 7th Conference Call with MGB's and Pastors

Mimon Support Tub Your Your Total Rank

Evangelism-programs designed to equip individuals to share their faith and congregations to do more effective outreach ...................................................................... ..

Church Development-support for new church development and congregational transformation ..................................................................................................................... ..

Vocation-preparing and supporting grda:ined and commissioned leaders through the preparation and call processes ... n .....................................................................................

Social Justice-systemic work towards a more just society (including: hunger, poverty, peace, and public advocacy) ................................................................................. ..

Cross-cultural Ministr1es/Growth in Diversity-racial etlmic inclusion and leadership development .

GAMC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

July 14-17, 2009 Retreat Santa Fe, New Mexico

DRAFT AGENDA

6/22/2010 – V.6

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

5:00 p.m. Reception Patio - Ghost Ranch Santa Fe

6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Dinner Dining Room

7:00 p.m. Worship – led by Jim Collie, Executive Presbyter, Santa Fe Presbytery

Rendon Room

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast Dining Room

8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Travel to Abiquiu Ghost Ranch Abiquiu

Morning Prayer – Tom Gillespie Ghost House

Tour of the Ranch

12:00 p.m. Lunch

12:50 p.m. Board Shuttle to Casa del Sol

1:00 p.m. Review of remainder time together - Carol Casa del Sol

. Generative Thinking

• Starfish and Spider Discussion - Jill Hudson

3:15 p.m. Break

3:30 p.m. Mission Priorities – Linda

4:00 p.m. Travel back to Santa Fe

7:00 p.m. Dinner (Joined by John and Bobbie Detterick) Santa Fe – Il Piatto Restaurant

Thursday, July 16, 2009 – Ghost Ranch Santa Fe

7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. Breakfast Dining Room

8:30 a.m. Bible Study – Tom Gillespie Rendon Room

Call to Order

I. Review and Adoption of Agenda – H.100

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GAMC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE July 14-17, 2009 Retreat - Draft Agenda – H.100

6/22/2010 –

Thursday, July 16, 2009 – continued

Recitation of Executive Committee Covenant We, the General Assembly Council Executive Committee, called to this ministry as disciples of Jesus Christ, covenant together to:

• Seek God’s will, remaining open to fresh movement of the Holy Spirit, acting boldly and creatively for the sake of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in ministry and mission

• Relate to one another with honesty, trust, respect, openness and kindness, proclaiming God’s graciousness by risking and daring transformation in our lives and work

• Be faithful stewards, seeking to make wise decisions in partnership with the greater church, doing our homework, listening to all points of view, working for consensus, and faithfully supporting decisions we have made

• Worship and pray with joy and appreciation for God’s guidance in doing this work.

II. Strategic Planning Process - Linda

III. Strategic Financial Overview - Joey

IV. Board Governance Discussion – Carol and Mike

12:00 p.m. Lunch – Dining Room

1:00 p.m. V. Reflections on Strategic Process and Inputs - Linda

VI. Approval of Executive Committee Minutes:

o June 10, 2009 – H.101

VII. Mission Work Plan Review – Linda and Staff

VIII. Big Tent Reports

• Staff – Curtis • Elected Member – Carolyn McLarnan

2:30 p.m. Personnel Committee – Session

I.201 – Review of GAMC Handbook Manual Revision – Mike and Staff

I.202 - GAMC Executive Director’s Review Process - Mike

3:15 p.m. Break

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GAMC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE July 14-17, 2009 Retreat - Draft Agenda – H.100

6/22/2010 – V

Thursday, July 16, 2009 – continued

3:30 p.m. Reconvene as Executive Committee

XIV. Budget – 2010 - Joey

Mission Sustainability

IX. World Mission Fund Raising Plans and 2009/2010 Mission Worker

Goal - Tom

5:00 p.m. Recess

6:30 p.m. Dinner - Tomasitas at the Railyard Restaurant

Friday, July 16, 2009 – Ghost Ranch Santa Fe

7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast – Dining Room

8:15 a.m. Morning Prayer – Tom Gillespie

I. Advisory and Advocacy Committee Review Team Questions

II. Foundation Related Matters 1. Foundation Working Group Report – Mike

a. Recommendations from FDN/GAMC Working Group – H.102

2. Restricted Funds Resolution Committee - Mike and Conrad

III. Update Reports: 1. Ghost Ranch Incorporation – Conrad 2. Committee on Ecumenical Relations Review – Carol 3. National Mission Partnership Committee -H.200 – Mike, Tom 4. PHEWA – Tom 5. Jinishian – Carolyn McLarnan

IV. Chair Appointments – H.103

V. Executive Committee meeting calendar

11:00 a.m. Adjournment

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G l A bl Mi i C il

Strategic Planning Process

General Assembly Mission Council

Executive Committee Retreat

July 14‐17, 2009

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Overarching Elements

Vision of the GAMC• Called by God and empowered by the Holy Spirit, the General Assembly Mission Council of the PC(USA) offers the world a visible

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( )witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. With congregations, governing bodies and other mission partners, we serve the church in mission.

GAMC Goal Areas

• Evangelism• Discipleship• Stewardship• Vocation

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• Vocation• Justice

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C.A.R.E

• Collaborative• Accountable• Responsive• Excellent

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• Excellent

Staff Mission Statement

The GAMC staff is uniquely gifted and called to inspire, equip, and connect all Presbyterians for the church’s work and to offer the church and

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the church s work, and to offer the church and the world a collective witness to Christ’s transforming work in and through the PCUSA.

LBV Goals for GAMC

• GAMC is trusted and valued as both expert and excellent.

• Redesigned to fit reality of role, purpose and resources.

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• GAMC is known for key mission areas of excellence.

• Awareness and support is much improved


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Voices of the Church

• Research– Six Agency Review Research – 80% responded it is very important/important to focus on a limited number of mission priorities.

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• Dallas Mission Consultation

• Growing Christ’s Church Deep and Wide

Strategic Planning Project

By the May 12, 2010 GAMC meeting:

develop a plan and budget for 2011/2012 that also strategically looks beyond to 2012 in which GAMC will focus on mission that:

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• Can be done best by the GAMC• Is of most value to the church• Is sustainable with sufficient resources• Supports the 2009‐2012 Mission Work Plan, and• Reflects a culture of healthy change that is adaptive to realities of change in the world and church

2009

• July to

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• July to Dec

• Jan ‐Feb

• Mar ‐Apr

• May ‐June

• July • 2011 2012

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Key Direction PointsPhase 1

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Staff Leadership Retreats

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Key DatesJuly 14‐17, 2009 GAMCX RetreatSept. 23‐25, 2009 GAMC MeetingFeb. 24‐26, 2010 GAMC MeetingMay 12‐14, 2010 GAMC MeetingJuly 2010 GA

GAMC

“Church Leaders”

GAMC Executive Committee

Phase 1 Input / Priorities

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Ministry Directors/MLT Strategy and ProjectsELT Review and Observations

MWP ’09 Evaluation

What GAMC does best?What the church most values from GAMC?

Phase 1

INPUT

Investment Results

Presbyterian Mission Funds

FundsDevelopment Learnings

Phase 1 Input / Resources

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What are the funding sources?What can be funded?

What is the sustainable organization size?

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Preliminary Projections

GAMCX

July

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2009

Year endFinancial Projections

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• Collegiate Ministries Mission Study

• Congregational Ministries Publishing Mission Study

• Korean Ministries Mission Study

• New Church Development Mission Study

Phase 1 Input / Analysis

ANALYSIS OF PARTICULAR MINISTRIES

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• Environmental Office Mission Study

• Mission Worker Funding Sustainability Mission Study

• Washington Office Mission Study

• World Mission Strategy process

• Inventory of publications

• Finance shared services review

• PresbyTel Review/StudyPhase 1

INPUT

Phase 1 Input / Strategic Guidance

July GAMCX Retreat includes:

• Future/generative discussion, using book Starfish and Spider• Paired weighting survey and discussion on mission priorities

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Paired weighting survey and discussion on mission priorities

• Strategic finance review of trends, key drivers and observations

Leading to discussion and direction on some key questions

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INPUT

Phase 1 Input / Reviews

Reviews by Other Committees (thru 2010)

• Six Agency Review Committee• Foundation/GAMC Working Group• Advisory and Advocacy Review Team

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• Advisory and Advocacy Review Team• Special Offerings Review

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Phase 1 Input / Strategic Guidance

September GAMCX meeting will be another opportunity for strategic guidance.

Other inputs such as further paired weighting

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discussions will continue to be gathered during remainder of 2009.

Phase 1

INPUT

Phase 2 / Synthesizing

In January and February 2010, we will bring the Phase 1 Input pieces together to develop a strategic framework and directions.

This will include:

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• Synthesizing input on priorities – where is there consensus, what are implications?

• Assessing and planning financial sustainability

• Intentional, prayerful discernment Phase 2SYNTHESIZE

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Value Added by GAMC

Value to the Church

Low Med High

What the GAMC does best that the church most needs

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Phase 3 / Planning

• Present key issues for guidance or decision by GAMC at February meeting

• Determine financial projections to be used for budgeting

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• Prepare 2011‐2012 MWP goals, objectives and outcomes and budget

Phase 3

PLAN

Phase 4 / Finalize

• GAMC approval of plan and budget at May 2010 meeting

• Make adjustments as needed• Prepare communication for GA

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• Prepare communication for GA

Phase 4

FINALIZE

Questions/Discussion

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Phase 4

FINALIZE


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Executive Committee Retreat• Generative discussion based on Spider and Starfish

• Paired weighting survey andPaired weighting survey and discussion of mission priorities

• Overview of strategy process• Review of finance trends, drivers and projections

• Discuss key topics for direction7/13/09

GAMCX Direction

Financial Trends, Drivers, Observations and Projections

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Funding Sources: 2009‐2010 Budget

Our Sources of Funding are Varied and Complex.

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Funding Uses: 2009‐2010 Budget

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GAMCX Direction / Financial Background

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Directed Mission Support (Restricted)

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6,500,000 DMS (designated) has declined by (32%) from 1998 to 2008.

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In 2007, only ½ of a penny went to fund GAC.


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Prioritization Thru Funding

CPJ

ECG

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Unrestricted Receipts USES – 2009 Budget

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Shared Services

Mission Partnership

Shared Expenses

Executive Administrator

Communications

Prioritization Thru FundingUnrestricted Receipts 2009 Budget % of TotalCPJ 920,079 4%ECG 1,895,819 8%Vocation 248,647 1%RE&Wm/PW 2,486,411 10%TWE 1,861,027 8%WM 3,066,684 13%

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, ,Shared Services 5,337,040 22%Mission Partnership 2,784,011 11%Shared Expenses 1,095,814 4%Executive Administrator 933,861 4%Communications 3,875,926 16%

Total 24,505,316 100%

Amounts in Blue will be allocated to program areas in future budgets.

2008 Fund Raising Results

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We Raised Over $20.3 Million in 2008 for Mission.


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2008 Funds Raised to Mission

13% of 2008 Funds Raised Went to World

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Mission.

•Disaster Assistance•Self Development of People•Hunger Program•Youth at Risk•Child Advocacy•Peacemaking

Projected Sustainable Resource Base

Actual Actual Actual Actual Budget Budget Projected Projected

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012Unrestricted Receipts $31.9 $29.0 $27.1 $24.5 $24.0 $23.3 $22.3 $21.4

Restricted Receipts $74.2 $72.5 $66.7 $61.5 $64.5 $63.1 $56.4 $55.5

GAMC Annual Receipts (with adjustments)1

(millions)

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Total $106.1 $101.5 $93.8 $86.0 $88.5 $86.4 $78.7 $76.9

Over 5 years receipts have declined by 19%. Starfish effect?

Note 1: Adjustments•2005 Restricted reduced by $33.9 for PDA.•2006 Unrestricted reduced by $9.5 for Heiserman Gift.•2009‐12 Restricted INCLUDES $4 million raised for WM.

Finance Trends

Questions?

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9/1/2009

Executive Committee Retreat• Generative discussion based on Spider and Starfish

• Paired weighting survey andPaired weighting survey and discussion of mission priorities

• Overview of strategy process• Review of finance trends, drivers and projections

• Discuss key topics for direction7/13/09

Discussion Topics

7/13/09


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MISSION WORK PLAN REVIEW PROCESS General Assembly Mission Council

1. Three Operational Goals are selected for each Goal Area (except for

Stewardship, which has Five).

• Chosen in an attempt to reflect some of the stated priorities of the Council, e.g., Growing the Church Deep and Wide, and World Mission

• Generic enough to encompass many of the objectives featured in other Operational Goals

• Representing broad involvement across the Ministries and Service Areas

• Providing an opportunity to highlight things we do well and new areas of focus

2. The process introduces a new way for the Council to review its work by

advising the Council of what staff intends to do (as guided by the objectives of the MWP) and by giving the Council periodic reports on how staff is doing rather than waiting until after the fact and letting it know what was done.

• Prior to each Council meeting the Lead Resource Persons for each of the Goal Areas will collect information about work being done in support of the three Operational Goals selected for review. These inquiries will allow staff to provide input to any Operational Goal regardless of their ministry or service area and will demonstrate just how broad staff involvement is in support of the Council’s Strategic Goals.

• Using this input the Lead Resource Persons will select a representative sample for review at the Council meeting.

• Council members will be apprised of the way the Mission Work Plan is being implemented and develop a sense of ownership of the work.

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The General Assembly Council of the

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) 2009-2012 Mission Work Plan

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VISION STATEMENT

Called by God and empowered by the Holy Spirit, the General Assembly Council of the Presbyterian Church (USA) offers the world a visible witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. With congregations, governing bodies, and other mission partners we serve the church in mission.

The Mission Work Plan provides the framework for directing, supporting, and evaluating the ministries of the General Assembly Council of the Presbyterian Church (USA). This plan builds upon the 2007-2008 Mission Work Plan which was reviewed and assessed through periodic progress reports during 2007. It is intended to encompass the years 2009-2012, be flexible in its application in a rapidly changing church and world, and encourage ongoing conversation with congregations, governing bodies and other mission partners.

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CORE VALUES Called by our common baptism to faith in and service of our Lord Jesus Christ, and nurtured at his table wherever it is set in the world, we, the General Assembly Council, commit ourselves through the 2009-2012 Mission Work Plan to C.A.R.E., which means to be: Collaborative Calling for continued commitment to our connectional polity by the church at all levels, we will cultivate an inclusive, covenantal community in Christ. Accountable Addressing our established goals and actively seeking advice and evaluation, we will be aware that we always answer to God and to one another. Responsive Recognizing our role as servant leaders, we will respond to the voice of the church, fostering strong relationships with congregations, governing bodies, and other partners. Excellent Exhibiting faithful stewardship through God’s empowering grace, we will serve with energy, intelligence, imagination, and love.

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GOAL AREAS

EVANGELISM “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 NRSV

The General Assembly Council will proclaim in word and deed the Gospel of Jesus Christ by:

• Witnessing to the Gospel’s transforming power locally and globally with special emphases on people at the margins of society and those with no active church affiliation;

• Working in partnership to nurture healthy congregations, including new church developments, and congregational transformations, and to meet the General Assembly goals for diversifying our membership through multicultural and racial-ethnic congregations and fellowships; and

• Strengthening and discovering new ways to witness faithfully with Presbyterian and ecumenical partners in the United States and around the world.

DISCIPLESHIP “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you.” Matthew 28:19-20a NRSV The General Assembly Council will equip people, from the youngest of children to the most mature of Christians, to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ and to follow, learn, and live God’s new way in the world by:

• Engaging in Biblical, theological, ecumenical, interfaith and ethical study;

• Studying, articulating, and teaching our Reformed tradition; • Resourcing Christian education, spiritual disciplines, worship,

and stewardship; and • Encouraging bold and inclusive witness to the Gospel in all

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VOCATION

Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 NRSV

The General Assembly Council will encourage people to hear and respond to God’s call to witness and serve in the church and the world by:

• Assisting all people to discern and respond to vocational call; • Encouraging and supporting people called to mission service in

the United States and around the world; • Partnering with congregations, governing bodies, seminaries,

other educational institutions and entities to cultivate leadership for the church; and

• Supporting pastors, commissioned lay pastors, Christian educators, other church professionals, elders and deacons in service and leadership.

JUSTICE He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8 NRSV The General Assembly Council will join God in transforming societies to reflect God’s intention for a just, peaceful, and compassionate world by:

• Bearing prophetic witness to justice and compassion and speaking truth to power on behalf of the General Assembly;

• Equipping and supporting congregations, mission initiators, global partners, and mission personnel as they bear witness to God’s intentions;

• Working to alleviate injustice, poverty, hunger, and the effects of illness, disaster and suffering;

• Promoting peace and the resolution of conflict in all aspects of life and community; and

• Fostering cultural sensitivity and welcoming diversity as the church witnesses in the world.

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STEWARDSHIP Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. I Peter 4:10 NRSV The General Assembly Council will commit itself and inspire people to live in grateful response to God’s abundant grace and gifts by:

• Professing a common understanding within our Reformed tradition of a theology of abundant living and giving;

• Communicating the vision, mission and ministry of the General Assembly Council within the context of the PCUSA;

• Inviting people into a meaningful response to God’s abundance; • Urging responsible care for God’s creative work in the

environment; and • Effectively managing the church’s resources while leading the

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Glossary of Terms Core Value: A statement in broad terms of the essential and enduring ethos that permeates all facets of organizational life. Goal: A statement in broad terms of the principal program, development, administrative or other major accomplishments the organization hopes to achieve to realize its vision. Goal Area: A grouping of related goals Mission: Proclaiming the Gospel in word and deed locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. Mission Work Plan: The framework for directing, supporting, and evaluating the ministries of the General Assembly Council. Objective: A statement in narrow terms of a milestone to be accomplished, related to operational goals, stated in terms of a result (not an activity) that is time bound and measurable. Operational Goal: A subsidiary goal to a strategic goal that focuses the operations of the organization toward the achievement of strategic goals. Strategic Goal: A high level goal that is formed in response to opportunities and challenges related to achieving the organizational vision that focuses operational activities. Vision: A broad statement of what the organization hopes and dreams of becoming.

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A Plan for Setting the Direction for Ministry and Guiding the Work

of the General Assembly Council

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Budget

In collaboration with staff, and input from across the church the GAC develops the and from that vision identifies then sets … REVIEW EVALUATION EXECUTION

that along with GA referrals guide the staff’s development of

Which are supported by specific, measurable, and attainable

VISION

GOAL AREAS

STRATEGIC GOALS

OPERATIONAL GOALS

OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES

Office/Team Goals

Individual Goals

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Operational Goals, Objectives and Outcomes for Review by GAMC in the

2009/2010 MISSION WORK PLAN

DISCIPLESHIP: The General Assembly Council will equip people, from the youngest of children to the most mature of Christians, to deepen

their relationship with Jesus Christ and to follow, learn, and live God’s new way in the world by:

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Strategic Goal 2.1: Engaging in Biblical, theological, ecumenical, interfaith and ethical study;

2.1.c. Operational Goal: Initiate theological studies or papers to respond to vital issues in the church and society.

Objectives: Identify, study, and report the theological implications of economic disparities on the church and society, with special focus

on health issues, disaster resources, and energy costs.

Outcomes: Presbyterians will better understand the theological implications of these issues.

PHEWA partnered in publication of “Repairers of the Breach: Five Bible Studies on

Social Justice Issues in New Orleans in the Wake of Hurricane Katrina,” by Margaret

P. Aymer Oget, Conference Theologian, 2007 PHEWA Biennial Social Justice

Ministries Conference (print & DVD available free, PC(USA) Marketplace).

Objectives: Study and report on the church’s theology of compensation in light of the growing economic inequality in the

U.S.

Outcomes: Provides information and increases awareness in PC(USA) of continuing challenges in church and society.

Objectives: Send liaison to selected church-related organizations to observe and engage on theological and ecclesiastical developments

in the PC(USA).

Outcomes: Direct contact is maintained, and leadership for interpretation and response is provided to the General Assembly

Council.

2.2.b. Strategic Goal 2.2: Studying, articulating, and teaching our Reformed tradition;

Objectives: Develop and produce high quality, low cost resources that interpret the Reformed tradition for pastors, educators, elders,

deacons, and congregations.

Outcomes: Congregations have available to them materials that interpret the Reformed tradition in their context.

The resource for the Peacemaking Offering packet was a book of prayers in the

Reformed tradition for use on days that address peace and justice concerns.

Objectives: Provide denominational leadership on worship by revising the Directory for Worship, exploring new and emerging

issues in worship, publishing language-specific resources, and

exploring the arts in relation to worship.

Outcomes: The PC(USA) is equipped with the best guidance and resources on worship in the Reformed tradition.

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Operational Goals, Objectives and Outcomes for Review by GAMC in the


DISCIPLESHIP: The General Assembly Council will equip people, from the youngest of children to the most mature of Christians, to deepen

their relationship with Jesus Christ and to follow, learn, and live God’s new way in the world by:

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Strategic Goal 2.3: Resourcing Christian education, spiritual disciplines, worship, and stewardship;

2.3.b. Develop and produce educational resources for all Presbyterians in a variety of languages.

Objectives: Produce, market, and increase sales of We Believe curriculum, created specifically by Presbyterians for Presbyterians

(in English, Spanish, and Portuguese).

Outcomes: Usage of We Believe curriculum by congregations will increase by 10% over baseline of 2008.

Objectives: Produce, market, and sell two curricular lines in Korean. Outcomes: PC(USA) curriculum is readily available to Korean-

American congregations.

Objectives: Produce lines of Bible Study curriculum appropriate for all ages and all sizes of congregations.

Outcomes: All congregations have affordable access to Bible study materials.

Objectives: Produce targeted, special-topic curricular to aid congregations in dealing with contemporary issues.

Outcomes: Congregations are able to provide timely responses to matters of interest among their membership.

A study guide on Sudan for children is being created by Peacemaking and the Office of Child Advocacy.

The Monthly Fast (Oct 2009-Oct 2010) exploring causes of the Global Food Crisis has provided Bible Study, theological reflection, timely material and offered

possible responses while seeking responses generated by those fasting and

praying (coordinated by PHP).

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EVANGELISM: The General Assembly Council will proclaim in word and deed the Gospel of Jesus Christ by:

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Strategic Goal 1.1: Witnessing to the Gospel’s transforming power locally and globally with special emphases on people at the margins of society and those

with no active church affiliation

1.1.c. Develop a church-wide strategy for growth in membership, discipleship, and diversity with special emphasis on those without church affiliation.

Objective: Put into practice the General Assembly action “Growing God’s Church Deep and Wide” in 2009-2010.

Outcome: A denomination that is driven by the same work in the same emphasis as the Mission Work Plan of the GAC.

Partnered with BOP to offer a “Deep and Wide” seminar at their Regional Benefits Consultations (East, West, and Central) to help presbytery leaders cast the vision for Deep and Wide.

Worked with various presbyteries facilitating pastor’s retreats on Deep and Wide Numerous presbyteries are using Deep and Wide to emphasize meeting themes for 2009-

2010 More than 20 congregational stories can be found at

http://www.pcusa.org/pcnews/deepandwide.htm

Objective: Consult with middle governing bodies to facilitate the implementation the Racial Ethnic Immigrant

Evangelism Church Growth Strategy.

Outcome: The GAC partners with MGBs to grow and transform racial ethnic and immigrant fellowships, Bible

study groups, NCDs, and congregations.

Objective: Develop a “New Believers Initiative” (an adult catechumenate for the 21st century) that enables

congregations to share the gospel with unbelievers and

incorporate them into the body of Christ.

Outcome: New believers are guided and mentored from first contact to incorporation into membership in the

PC(USA).

1.1.d. Facilitate opportunities for Presbyterians to build relationships with people at the margins of society and with global partners in areas where the church

is endangered.

Objective: Provide contextual information and resources to facilitate missiologically-sound approaches to evangelism.

Outcome: Presbyterians are able to witness in ways that build relationships with people at the margins of society.

Presbyterian World Mission area offices continue to facilitate relationships with partner churches, to offer contextual information to groups wanting to travel to specific places

and to work mission initiators, especially through the various country networks.

Presbyterian World Mission staff have been a part of inaugural meetings several networks. A new network specifically for Madagascar met for the first time in the

spring of 2009.


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Mission Service Recruitment posts new mission opportunities on a regular basis and works with individuals as they discern their call to mission service. Year to date,

Mission Service Recruitment staff has been in contact with 245 interested applicants.

The Equipping the Church for Mission Involvement Office organized the first Mission Advocates Training designed to build relationships between Presbyterian World Mission

and presbyteries of the PC(USA).

The Office of International Evangelism has established ECOs to support these ministries.

Funds have recently been sent to Central Asia for evangelism efforts and to Southeast

Asia for leadership training. Additional efforts are planned in the coming months in

other Southeast Asian countries.

Objective: Invite Presbyterians to engage with global partners through the identification of mission service

opportunities, raised awareness of special events and

activities, invitations to networks, facilitation of Mission to

the USA participation, and a call to financially support

partner evangelism initiatives.

Outcome: Presbyterians up the work of our global partners both near and far.

Presbyterian World Mission will appoint 28 new mission workers in 2009. We continue to recruit candidates for additional positions, working to increase the total number of

GAC appointed mission personnel.

Mission Celebration will take place in coordination with meetings of many of the country/theme networks and the Association of Presbyterian Mission Pastors.

Presbyterian World Mission will partner with the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program to include five International Peacemakers as part of Mission Challenge. These International

Peacemakers will travel with mission personnel as a team.

The Equipping the Church for Mission Involvement Office has launched the beta version of the Mission Crossroads networking Web site. Over 300 people have already joined

the network. The Web site will have an official launch as part of the Mission Celebration

in October. www.missioncrossroads.ning.com.

Presbyterian World Mission will facilitate 14 Mission to the USA participants as well as sponsoring 6 youths from the Evangelical Reformed Church in Poland to participate in

PC(USA) camps and congregational life.

The Young Adult Volunteer Program has 5 international sites with 30 Young Adult Volunteers and 9 national sites with 35 volunteers in 2009.

Office of International Evangelism staff has spoken at two congregations to share with them the experience of ministry in frontier areas, and has plans for additional meetings

with congregations and at the New Wilmington Mission Conference.

The International Peacemakers program will bring 11 leaders from our partner churches to share their stories. Five of these leaders will be teamed with PC(USA) mission co-

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The Peacemaking Program promotes participation in the Colombia Accompaniment Program.

With the Office on Asia, the Peacemaking Program worked to create an ECO to support victims and families of human rights abuses in the United Church of Christ in the

Philippines.

Objective: Provide workshops and events to assist presbyteries and congregations to help new immigrants in

their transition to life in the US.

Objective: Partner with presbyteries and/or synods to provide 10 workshops and events to assist presbyteries and

congregations to serve new immigrants through

congregational and community based ministries to help new

immigrants in their transition to life in the United States.

1.1.e. Support global partners in programs of evangelism and in frontier areas and assist in the establishment of indigenous churches.

Objective: Maintain knowledge of the evangelism goals and activities of global partners, challenging partners to envision

new possibilities.

Outcome: Presbyterians have a better understanding of the evangelism work of our partners and know specific ways to

be supportive of that work.

Presbyterian World Mission continues to maintain close relationships with our partner

churches around the world through our area coordinators and through the use of regional

liaisons. In order to strengthen even more our ability to maintain this knowledge of our

partners, PWM is currently recruiting 4 new regional liaisons.

Objective: Provide and support mission personnel, on a yearly basis, to work in the evangelism and frontier areas.

Outcome: Presbyterians help to plant new churches and to strengthen those newly begun.

Presbyterian World Mission currently supports 6 mission personnel to work in frontier areas.

A further 53 mission workers have a primary function of evangelism. PWM is currently

recruiting candidates for a further 6 frontier area positions.

Objective: Support indigenous churches globally and evangelism work in frontier areas through mission

personnel and grants to support evangelism training and

Bible translation and distribution.

Outcome: Presbyterians support the local witness of the truth of the Gospel.

Office of International Evangelism regularly disperses money around the world for the pu

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