1. Core Team Report Tom Harkrider

2. June 2011 – Implementation Vote on Best Practices By May 15, 2011 – Staffing Begin to Plan Centers and Teams Work on Best Practices By Jan. 15, 2011 – Naming of District Superintendents and Center Directors Nov. 13, 2010 – Adopt Plan

3. Next Steps After June 2013 Review by outside consultant June 2012 Forward - Adjustment Jan 1, 2012 - Fine Tuning Transition and Learning Best Practices

4. 3 Questions to Consider What do you think is the next great step in our learning?

5. 3 Questions to Consider (cont’d.) What are the biggest opportunities and challenges that our congregations face in the future and how should we respond to them? What is the role of the conference in equipping churches in light of this?

6. 3 Questions to Consider (cont’d.) What does effective pastoral leadership look like for the church of the future, and what is the conference’s role in developing those leader

7. Evaluation of the Exodus Project Central Texas Annual Conference Prepared and Presented by: Mike Bonem June 9, 2015

8. Exodus Project Key Phrases A transformational roadmap for a church in transition Energize and equip local churches to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world The conference exists for the local church and not the local church for the conference

9. Evaluation Overview Methodology Analysis of statistical data Survey of CTC constituents Interviews with key stakeholders Interviews with other ministry leaders Key Questions Is statistical progress being made? Is the culture beginning to shift? Has CTC implemented the Exodus Project effectively?

10. Central Texas Conference Exodus Project “Dashboard” Statistical Progress Poor Great Culture Shift Poor Great Effective Implementation Poor Great Growth in worship attendance Percent of churches with growth Growth in professions of faith Christian formation groups Missional engagement Congregational finances New church starts Energizing and equipping congregations Engaging the mission field Other culture-shifting initiatives Healthy Church Initiative Increased accountability Overall feeling about CTC & Exodus Restructuring the organization Reducing conference costs Shifting the mindset Changing the approach to programming Reducing administration Supporting clergy through cluster groups Changing the role of DS’s

11. Is Statistical Progress Being Made? Statistical Progress Poor Great

12. Is the Culture Beginning to Shift? Culture Shift Poor Great

13. Has CTC Implemented Effectively? Effective Implementation Poor Great

14. High-Performing Churches Tend to be mid-size or large Growing Engaged with mission field Relatively self-sufficient Not looking for assistance from CTC, but can be a resource for others Low-Performing Churches Tend to be small or mid-size Declining Often inwardly-focused Reluctant to change Often want help from CTC, but impact of this help is limited Churches in the Middle Can be any size Generally not growing Willing to change and engage the mission field Can make greater or quicker progress with assistance Which “Local Churches”?

15. Recommendations 1.Develop a new process to guide programming decisions. 2.Formalize resourcing to leverage local expertise. 3.Focus disproportionately on “key churches.” 4.Invest in leadership development. 5.Create transparent evaluation processes that align with Exodus. 6.Redevelop and relaunch cluster groups. 7.Clarify the role of the District Superintendent

16. Three Questions 1.How do the recommendations in this report impact the conference budget? 2.Are the three centers the right structure for CTC? 3.Should “new church starts” continue to be a conference level priority?

17. Conclusion Respond Communicate Re-evaluate

18. Help us take the next steps forward

19. Step 1 Take some time to fill out the AC15 survey and add your thoughts about how we can move forward. The survey can be accessed at the following address: www.ctcumc.org/ac15-evaluation