1. 1 Vision Process 1) Congregation Mission & Vision Statements 2) Community Needs & Opportunities 3) Congregational Input 4) Ministries 5) Programs 6) Staffing 7) Facilities 8) Recommendations HolySpirit 9) Congregational Consideration 10) Actions 11) Boards & Committees Implement 12) Repeat the Process

2. 2 Vision Committee Activities To Date Completed Charter –What we are –What we are not –What we will do –When we will deliver With Concordia’s leadership, addressed Acton Mission Reviewed demographics –Greenwood area growth, age & immigration patterns –Concordia’s comparative info –Understood opportunities –Learned importance of traffic patterns & location Studied ministry outreach and involvement “clues” Learned about “Open Arms” community ministry opp’y –Living Christ LC in Plainfield –Will discuss with Christian Ed Congregational education activities Developed ministry brainstorm tool for church boards –Will meet with all boards & major church groups in July Began developing a survey approach for all members –Expect to conduct in August/ September

3. 3 Deliverables Present for the Congregation’s consideration by January 2004: A revised, forward looking congregation Mission Statement with which Concordia’s vision is aligned. A vision of the ministries that Concordia should aspire to and act to provide to the greater Greenwood community between the years 2004 through 2025 based on the inspiration of the Holy Spirit within each Concordia member, the needs of this area, and the opportunities presented by projected population changes. A year-by-year tactical planning document that will serve as the roadmap for the congregation’s leadership over the next 20 years to help achieve “Vision 2025.” Possible recommendations for immediate actions.