ECR STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE
MARCH 2, 2013
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Strategic Objective #1: Cultivate the
Treasures Within Our Neighborhoods
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Goals, Part One:
* Foster leadership and church growth and retention
strategies that capitalize on local opportunities
* Motivate congregations to expand their horizons of
mission and ministry; nudge them out of their comfort
zones.
* Better equip laity and clergy for ministry
These goals are being addressed by the “Church Growth
and Christian Leadership Commission” headed by Win
Fernald, Peggy Bryan, and Ann Wright and reporting to
Bishop Mary
B. Goals, Part Two:
* Cross-cultural understanding and integration
* Intergenerational participation
These goals are being addressed by the “CrossCultural and Intergenerational Commission”
headed by Rob Fisher and reporting to Jesus.
II. Strategic Objective #2: Building
Leadership for the Future
A. Goals, Part One:
* Reduce cost of employee benefits to congregations
by creating a congregational wellness fund.
This goal is being addressed by the "Fund
Development Commission" or "Capital Campaign
Commission" (TBD) This group is responsible for
the Annual Campaign and the Capital Campaign
for ECR. It is headed by Phil Boyce and reports to
Bishop Mary.
B. Goals, Part Two:
*Create a culture of healthy
stewardship in our diocese
• This goal is being addressed by the "Diocesan
Stewardship Commission" headed by
Channing Smith and reporting to Brian.
• This Team needs volunteers
Salinas
III. Strategic Objective #3: Strengthen Our
Connection with One Another and the Wider World
A. Goals, Part One:
* Increase accessibility of Mission House by moving
it to Salinas
This goal is being addressed by the "Salinas
Relocation Taskforce” headed by Steve Pearson
and reporting to Brian.
B. Goals, Part Two:
* Cultivate community and global partnerships
in areas of broad and mutual interest
This goals is being addressed by the "Global
Partnership Commission" headed by Peter
Troop and reporting to Jesus and working
with Jesus to come up with an expanded
scope.
C. Goals, Part Three:
* Broaden our diocesan
communications strategy
• This goal is being addressed by the "Communications Commission" headed
by Heidi Zamzow and reporting to Bishop Mary.
• This Team needs volunteers especially people who are skilled in:
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Social media
Journalism/blogging
Photography and videography
Graphic designers and desktop publishers
Website design/architecture
Marketing/test marketing
Working with focus groups
STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR 2013
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INTEGRATE OBJECTIVES INTO THE DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS OF THE DIOCESE
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EACH OBJECTIVE WILL REPORT TO EITHER BISHOP MARY, JESUS OR BRIAN
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I WILL CONTINUE TO SERVE IN AN OVERSIGHT ROLE
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2011 WAS A YEAR FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING
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2012 WAS A YEAR OF RESEARCH AND STUDY
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2013 IS THE YEAR OF ACTION! IT IS TIME TO IMPLEMENT THE STRATEGIC PLAN.
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EACH TEAM IS DEVELOPING AN ACTION PLAN
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Leaders will report monthly on their Smart Objectives-SPECIFIC, MEASUREABLE,
ACHIEVABLE, RESULTS ORIENTED AND TIME CERTAIN