1. 2020 Vision Overview June 10, 2012 1

2. Why a Vision? Communicate and gain congregation support for Messiah’s future ministries, staffing, and facility improvements. Provide a roadmap to implement future programs and resource enhancements. Prioritize the outlay of Messiah’s human and financial resources. Support the Book of Discipline requirement for a modernization report describing church and community needs. 2

3. Selected Inputs to 2020 Vision Feedback from congregational surveys (June 2009; November 2007) Messiah Visioning Conference (December 2008) Five Talent Academy (5TA) goals (April 2009) Demographic analyses and projections of Messiah’s service area (2010) 2014 Modernization Study Committee (October 2010) Input from Messiah Lay Leader Committee and Church Council members (2010) United Methodist Vital Congregations Initiative (2012) Vision Training Workshop (2012) Feedback from the Congregation (on-going) 3

4. Document Format Overview and Background Eight goals o Objectives  Recommended future ministries and programs  Staffing needs  Facility improvement requirements o Key Messiah committee(s) for implementation o Demographic analyses o Congregational survey feedback 4

5. 2020 Vision Goals Goal 1 – Radical Hospitality: Intentional activities aimed at inviting persons into, or back into, the life of our church. Objectives: Improve access to, and the safety of, Messiah facilities. Expand use of communication tools to attract worshippers. Expand ministries and programs to attract and serve all visitors and members. Number 1 Priority Goal 5

6. 2020 Vision Goals (Cont’d) Goal 2 – Passionate Worship: An authentic, alive, creative, and comprehensible experience where persons receive the life-changing presence of God in the presence of others. Enhance the Messiah music program. Enhance the Messiah worship experience. Number 2 Priority Goal 6

7. 2020 Vision Goals (Cont’d) Goal 3 – Intentional Faith Development: The practice of learning that gives participants a support group and an opportunity to grow and mature in Christ. Expand small group participation in the life of Messiah. Goal 4 – Extravagant Generosity: The act of graciously and responsibly placing ourselves and our resources in service to God. Increase congregational giving by 10 percent each year. 7

8. 2020 Vision Goals (Cont’d) Goal 5 – Risk-Taking Mission and Service: The projects, efforts, and work that people do to make a positive difference in the lives of those in need for the purposes of Christ. Increase Messiah ministries and support of the underserved in our community. Goal 6 – New Faith Community: Establish a new, different congregation or community reaching new people. Plan for and launch a new faith community by 2015. 8

9. 2020 Vision Goals (Cont’d) Goal 7 – Pastor and Staff Enrichment Increase staff commensurate with expanded and new initiatives. Enhance the morale, productivity and effectiveness of Messiah pastors and staff. Goal 8: Environmental Stewardship Care for God’s creation by promoting an attitude of environmental “friendliness” through awareness and education programs, infrastructure improvements and ministry activities. 9

10. 2020 Vision Vital Congregation Goals 20112012201320142015 Average Weekly 544 560 576 594 612 Worship Attendance Professions of Faith 44 45 46 48 49 Small Groups 60 70 72 74 76 Members in Mission 179 280 288 297 306 Dollars Given $270K $353K $368K $383K $398K To Mission 10

11. Key 2020 Vision Milestone Dates September 2010 – Overview of draft Vision presented to congregation at “Messiah Day” services December 2010 – Vision posted on Messiah web site following Church Council approval May 2012 – Vision Training Workshop o Participants included Messiah pastors, staff, and committee members o Convened 7 break-out sessions to document progress in implementing goals and create action plans for future ministries o Will coordinate plans with full committees and provide overview to Church Council and congregation 11

12. Next Steps Continue implementing the 2020 Vision! o Ministries o Personnel o Facility improvements Monitor progress via Church Council meetings Communicate progress to the Congregation Update this “living document” o New objectives/ministries o Progress on attaining objectives and enhancements 12

13. Contact Information The 2020 Vision is located on the Messiah UMC web site at: http://messiahumc.org/#/about- messiah/church-council-resourceshttp://messiahumc.org/#/about- messiah/church-council-resources Questions and comments regarding this document may be emailed to the Messiah Lay Leader Committee at: layleadercommittee@messiahumc.org layleadercommittee@messiahumc.org 13