Lowell First UMC - Strategic Plan

STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS 2010- 2014

2010
Develop clear written and verbal expectations and
accountability for all leaders.
Initiate a leadership camp (include team building and fun)
Give support to all leaders
Install directional informative and helpful signage that
speaks of “Welcome” inside and outside
Create an Education wing that is kid centered and inviting
Build an up to date website (including pod-casts, Sunday
Happenings)
Develop a marketing campaign
Create a presence in parades
Place all worship services on cable television

2011
Create a strong presence in area schools (Kids Club, Pastor
in school buildings)
Build an outreach and hospitality ministry with members
and non-members inviting friends to join us
Develop a mentor program for new attendees
Ensure all programs have spiritual and social relevance
2011 continued
Develop leadership diversity
Ensure leaders are involved in spiritual development
Encourage self-directed lay leadership
Create an environment alive with activities for the entire
community

2012
Grow an intergenerational membership (with increased
attendance; study the gaps)
Update and improve communication systems throughout all
buildings (intercom, phone)
Expand PK-Adult Christian Education
Develop a mentoring system where existing leaders mentor
upcoming leaders

2013
Update all technology systems for efficiency and
consistency
Develop faithful stewardship
Develop a campus wide energy plan
Increase our volunteer base
Provide bi-yearly or yearly mission trips around the world

2014
Grow the membership to 500+ or more with average
Sunday attendance of 350+
80% of the membership is active in service within the
church and beyond
License and certify the kitchen
Create a barrier free campus plan

If have any questions regarding the Strategic Plan please
contact Rick Blunt, Gordon Gould, or Bob White.

STRATEGIC PLAN MOVES FORWARD
Submitted by Gordon Gould

It’s an exciting time here at Lowell First UMC. At its June meeting,
ACT formally adopted the Strategic Plan that was fashioned by
the ad hoc Strategic Planning committee under Jim White’s
leadership.

At its August meeting on the 18th, ACT continued the business of
filling in names of members who are willing to work on the goals
identified in the plan for the year 2010. There are opportunities
for anyone who is interested in working on a particular
goal….there is ALWAYS room for your help as we look at the
future of our church here in Lowell. If you have an interest in
joining the effort, see Pastor Rick or me.

ACT has set the goal of having all names in place and ‘action
plans’ identified by its October meeting with the idea that the
groups will then go ‘full steam ahead’ to work on implementing as
many goals as are feasible by the end of 2010. But, the fun
doesn’t stop there!!! During the 2010 year, various task forces will
be formulated around the other goals that are listed for
2011-2014 so that by the end of 2014 the strategic plan will be
as ‘implemented’ as it can feasibly be! That’s exciting!!

ACT will set some internal ‘checkpoints’ and evaluation processes
so that the progress of the plan and its ‘reality check’ is under
ongoing review as the plan moves along. Questions? See Pastor
Rick or me. We’ll be happy to talk with you. Feedback and ideas
are important to the success of the plan!