Strategic Plan 2017-2021

Over the next five years, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the pastor and members of the Antioch Missionary Baptist covenant to enhance the worship of our Savior; expand participation in all aspects of the church, spread the gospel throughout our community, nation and world; develop Christian leaders, and improve giving to support the ministry. This Strategic plan will be disseminated to all leaders and reviewed on a quarterly basis.

Participation in all Aspects of the Church The Worship of Our Savior The Spread of the Gospel Development of Christian Leaders Giving to Support the Ministry

The Worship of Our Savior In order to enhance the worship of our Savior, we covenant to: Consistently present dynamic, streamlined and meaningful worship on a continuous basis Establish worship planning for all experiences at least six months in advance Maximize the use of the latest technology Sustain and enhance our premier music and fine arts programs Enhance physical security, personal health and safety, as well as spirituality

Participation in all Aspects of the Church In order to expand participation in all aspects of the church, we covenant to: Increase Church Membership by 25% and maintain at least 60% of that increase by 2021 Enhance the ministry to children and youth on a continuous basis Increase the membership of young adults, 21 to 35 years of age, by 30% and maintain 60% of that increase by 2021 Focus on Reducing the Debt on Phase I (The Sports Complex) on a continuous basis Enhance all aspects of church administration and member services

The Spread of the Gospel In order to spread the gospel throughout our community, nation, and world, we covenant to: Improve in-reach programs for members and outreach to the community by June 2017 Make sacrificial efforts to build and maintain state-of-the-art worship facilities Support Home and Foreign Missions Complete the infrastructure for Phase II of the Family Life and Education Center

Development of Christian Leaders In order to develop Christian leaders, we covenant to: Increase participation in Christian education ministries by 20% by 2021 Enhance leader development programs to sustain the ministry continuously Establish initiatives to promote and prepare for leadership transition on a continuous

Giving to Support the Ministry In order to promote giving to support the ministry, we covenant to… Provide financial support to increase giving by 25 to 50 per cent annually by 2020 Reduce unnecessary expenses without adversely affecting ministry

Strategic Plan 2017-2021 End