Vision and Mission Statement Part Four

Theory into Practice

The above philosophy with regards to Ministry to Children is thoughtful yet without a solid backbone it fulfills no real purpose.

Current Practice/Goals 2007-2008 Academic School Year
This initial year in Children’s Ministries will be spent on these primary goals:

Relationship Building
Building strong relationships amongst Leaders, Staff and Session

Identifying key leaders in Children’s Ministries

Identifying potential leaders for Children’s Ministries

Building relationships with children and families on a first name basis

Building a means by which parents are able to communicate needs/desires with Children’s Ministries

Identification/Branding
Exploration into core values and beliefs of SRPC in general and Children’s Ministries in particular.

Identification of primary core values for Children’s Ministries

Creation of branding which reflects initial core values

Begin use of branding and phrases “under the radar” to build familiarity

Implement first tier of branding (intermediate logo and visuals, letterhead, currently @ branding, color branding for newsletter, web design etc.

Review of Spiritual Formation Program
Walk through one year of life at SRPC, noting key events, registration and ministry involvement

Review curriculum(s) for current ease of use, theological concepts, “in agreement” with core values and mission/vision of SRPC

Identification of key “rite of passage” opportunities already in place. Enriching these opportunities and building in a communication of “why” these are important experiences in the life of a child/family and in the life of the corporate body

Outreach
Identify outreach targets (new families, geographical location(s)) of high concentration demographics, values of demographics

Observe current outreach methodology and make suggestions for future use

Research successful/potentially successful outreach opportunities for community (sports, VBS, holiday functions, educational opportunities, activities etc.)

Create “in house” outreach opportunities for children and families (Coat donations, holiday experiences, missionary experiences)

Creation of newsletter to be used for information and outreach to community

Recruiting/Restructuring of Ministry
Observation and conversations on what is working within Children’s Ministries with regards to recruiting, parent participation.

Beginning to form conversations around future growth, and creating an initial implementation plan for growth

Communicating with larger congregation about opportunities to participate in ministry both in class and outside of service. Use of profiles, newsletters, email etc. to communicate excitement rather than “need.”