Just in case you feel like we're stuck, check out this video. As we move along this transition as a church family I hope we all feel like we're not waiting on anybody else to move us or save us. We wait only on the LORD!
Friday, July 18, 2008
Key Dates Set - Update
The team met last night and selected three key dates for Congregational input.
August 17 (New Date) we'll do an all-church survey. It will be done at the tail end of each worship service so we can maximize participation. We'll also figure out a way for those out of town that Sunday to do the survey by the following Sunday.
The second key date is Sunday September 21 - from noon to 2 pm. That will be an all-church Vision Event where we'll have a chance to discuss in small groups where God may be leading our church.
There will also be a retreat in October with the Session and staff to try to move to a final version of our vision.
August 17 (New Date) we'll do an all-church survey. It will be done at the tail end of each worship service so we can maximize participation. We'll also figure out a way for those out of town that Sunday to do the survey by the following Sunday.
The second key date is Sunday September 21 - from noon to 2 pm. That will be an all-church Vision Event where we'll have a chance to discuss in small groups where God may be leading our church.
There will also be a retreat in October with the Session and staff to try to move to a final version of our vision.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Remarkable at CGPC
Daniel Pink - author of A Whole New Mind - posted recently about how important it is to make a product or service "remarkable." I know that our church is not a product or a service or a business. However, I think there are many things about CGPC that could be called remarkable.
Maybe this is the same as the strength question, or maybe not. Maybe remarkable could mean, when I tell my friends or family about CGPC here's what I say is special - that is remarkable.
For example, one thing I always remark about is our passion and heart for missions.
What else?
Steve Williams
Maybe this is the same as the strength question, or maybe not. Maybe remarkable could mean, when I tell my friends or family about CGPC here's what I say is special - that is remarkable.
For example, one thing I always remark about is our passion and heart for missions.
What else?
Steve Williams
Saturday, July 12, 2008
What are some of our strengths?
This week we need to start having good conversations with each other about:
Purpose statement. We not only say "we believe we are called to be a church where strangers become friends, friends become disciples, and disciples change the world", we try to live it and base our programs and activities and budgets on that purpose.
Relationships. I think I stay involved here because of the groups and teams and friends that I've become attached to - as much as anything.
I'll add some more later. Any response?
- what we value about our church,
- our strengths,
- our opportunities,
- our church organization, and
- what we feel most passionate about
Purpose statement. We not only say "we believe we are called to be a church where strangers become friends, friends become disciples, and disciples change the world", we try to live it and base our programs and activities and budgets on that purpose.
Relationships. I think I stay involved here because of the groups and teams and friends that I've become attached to - as much as anything.
I'll add some more later. Any response?
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