Values • Mission • Vision

369 Air Harbor Rd., Greensboro, NC 27455   •   336.288.2365 (phone)   •   336.282.2223 (fax)

Overview Video

Vision Input Guidelines Video Video

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The 2009 Visioning Process

Questions...

 

1. Why are we doing this now?

2. What are the Biblical Principles that shaped this process?

3. Are there specific guidelines for giving feedback and input?

4. Will we ever see the feedback and input provided by congregation members?

5. With all the feedback/input, are you certain you can do this in 14 weeks?

Answers...

 

1. Why are we doing this now?  It’s been 11 years (1998) since our church has
   worked on Values, Mission, and Vision statements.  The intention then was to
   repeat the process in 2003.  It’s now 2009.  We have a new pastor and many
   new members.  Visitors are asking about our vision for the future.  It’s time!

 

2. What are the Biblical Principles that shaped this process?  Acts 4:32, “All
   the believers were in one heart and mind” expresses our intent to make this an
   inclusive process that involves all members.  Paul writes in Philippians 2:2, “...
   then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being
   one in spirit and purpose.”  This was the passage that guided the elders and
   deacons during their retreat on January 16 & 17.  I Corinthians 12 also paints
   a picture of the Body of Christ that has helped shape this process.

 

3. What are the specific guidelines for giving feedback and input?  There are
   essentially three...

 

   •  Include your full name, phone number, and email address (if you have one).
      Feedback and input received without this information will not be considered.

 

   •  Resist suggesting specific goals, ministries, programs, activities, or events.  
      Those will be determined once this process is completed.  

 

    •  Resist making comments about the past, positive or critical - focus on helping
       to shape the Values, Mission, and Vision that will guide our future.

 

4. Will we ever see the feedback and input provided by members?  Yes.
   Your feedback on the draft Values and Mission statements  - your input on
   the Vision - and your feedback on the draft Vision statement will be typed
   up and distributed (without identification) as quickly as possible.

 

5. With all the feedback/input, are you certain you can do this in 14 weeks?  
  We will try to stay with our time frame, but the big unknown is the amount of
   feedback and input we will receive.  It’s possible that the process could become
   delayed from heavy response - and if so, we will keep you posted.