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Respectful of the Past, Recognizing Today, Relevant for the Future

Given the unique history, foundation, and world in which FUMCR exists, no one view nor process can be used to inform the initiative.  Consequently, a strategic visioning team was appointed by Church Council to provide history, perspective and skills to guide the process and planning for this important step in the life of the Church.

Following a year-long process of listening, studying, praying and discerning, a five year strategic vision plan was adopted by the Church Council on March 7, 2011.  The plan is grounded in the FUMCR mission statement and says, "The over-arching goal is to drive a transformational process that creates a strong culture of welcoming people for Christ, growing people in Christ and serving people with Christ.

The complete (18-page, 800Kb) Strategic Vision Plan is available HERE.

Highlights of Strategic Vision Plan

  • Provide new places for new people through inviting, welcoming, including and supporting people not yet a part of our faith community
  • Grow average worship attendance by at least 20% 
  • Ensure that our church is intentionally inclusive and looks more like our evolving parish
  • Develop an integrated intentional faith development model
  • Grow servant leaders for FUMCR and the community
  • Establish a "Best-In-Class" initiative for Youth and Young Adult ministry
  • Create a year-round gifts ministry
  • Link FUMCR local initiatives to the global United Methodist Church
  • Identify and establish partnerships with churchs, agencies and community groups to effectively and efficiently serve the local and global community
  • Create an active, coordinated focus on volunteerism so that a pool of trained, capable persons is available to serve others

The Strategic Vision Team

Click HERE