1. 1 Central Jamaica Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Strategic Plan 2002 - 2006

2. 2 Strategic Planning Planning + Strategic Thinking = Strategic Planning

3. 3 Mission Statement Central Jamaica Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is following the Lord Jesus Christ in proclaiming the Everlasting Gospel as highlighted in the Three Angels’ Messages of Revelation 14, working through its many agencies to impact communities in preparing for His imminent return.

4. 4 Vision Statement Infused by the Holy Spirit, every member transformed and anchored in the body of Christ, in readiness for His return.

5. 5 Strategic Issues Growth and Consolidation Unity Quality of Life Education

6. 6 Growth and Consolidation To effect continuous growth and consolidation in membership, establishing new congregations, and increasing financial resources.

7. 7 Unity To foster harmony among believers in church life, standards and practice, doctrine, and organization.

8. 8 Quality of Life To create an atmosphere in which members will demonstrate the character of Christ in lifestyle values and wholistic living.

9. 9 Education To restore God’s image in humanity, nurturing and developing practical preparation and commitment for sacrificial service.

10. 10 Growth and Consolidation Evangelism Nurturing Activities Increase Financial Resources Positive Impact on Community Tenure of Pastoral Service

11. 11 Unity Doctrine Believers Organization Worship Church Standards Gender Equality

12. 12 Quality of Life Physical and Mental Well-being Emotional and Spiritual Well-being Environmental Model Citizenship Economic Faithfulness Participation

13. 13 Education Accessing Funding Recruitment and Enrollment Training Communication and Technology Promotion

14. 14 Education (cont’d) Continuing Education Transmission of Heritage Mentoring Tutorial

15. 15 Modeling Jesus in Ministry Follow more the model found in the teaching of Jesus. Example: One-to-One – Nicodemus, Woman at the Well Small Group – twelve disciples Family Friend – friend of Lazarus and his 2 sisters- Mary & Martha

16. 16 Modeling Jesus (cont’d) Sending out disciples two by two Luke 9: 1-2, Luke 10: 1 Find practical ways for each member to preach the gospel by showing his/her religion in real life. Take time to learn from one another and help one another

17. 17 Practical Areas Community Service Feed and clothe the poor among us Encourage and affirm Help provide housing for the homeless Prayer Ministry Praise Ministry

18. 18 Practical Areas (cont’d) Prison Ministry AIDS Support Ministry Tutorial Programme – Help for student, adult literacy, Bible Study etc. Mentoring programme NB: Every aspect of the church’s spiritual ministry is tied directly to an activity that meets the temporal needs of its members.

19. 19 Measure the Church’s Real Success Not in numbers, but in lives. Our Inspiration Our Inspiration: The way Christ focused His attention on the downtrodden, the social outcast, the powerless. Christ was known for His commitment to social action.

20. 20 The Results The Church will be a filling station Regular (monthly/quarterly) additions of new members by baptism. Always a full church of every category of people. All together, members will keep on serving one another. Readiness for the coming of Jesus.