2007 Goals

1. Engage in creative and effective ministries of evangelism, outreach, and discipleship.
   1. What: Each committee shall develop specific ministry goals in this area.
   2. Who: Evangelism, Mission, and Christian Education
2. Pastors engage in spiritual leadership in the local community.
   1. What: The pastors shall provide ministry and spiritual leadership beyond the walls of Asbury.
   2. Who: Pastors
3. Develop the gifts, graces, and unity of the staff.
   1. What: Nurture the God-given spiritual gifts and graces within the staff, and help the staff grow in unity in ministry.
   2. Who: Staff Parish Relations Committee, Pastors
4. Develop unity in the congregation.
   1. What: Help develop a common sense of ministry, prayer, and belonging among all members of Asbury.
   2. Who: Fellowship Team, Worship Committee, Administrative Board
5. Practice effective communication within the church, and effectively communicate with the wider Webster City community.
   1. What:
      1. Distinct committees shall communicate effectively their ministry goals and plans with the other committees of the church.
      2. The upcoming events and ministries shall be communicated effectively to all persons of the church.
      3. Utilize print and other media to communicate upcoming ministries.
      4. Establish a Communications Team to coordinate the communication of ministries and events.
   2. Who: Administrative Board, Each Committee, Staff
6. Develop opportunities for new member involvement and discipleship.
   1. What:
      1. Develop the mentoring program.
      2. Establish standard means of entry for Christian Education and Discipleship
   2. Who: Evangelism, Christian Education
7. Develop opportunities for existing members to grow in involvement and discipleship.
   1. What:
      1. Develop a path for spiritual growth and discipleship.
      2. Refine the ministry fair to increase its effectiveness.
      3. Have twelve people participate in Walk to Emmaus or Crisillo.
      4. Have twelve people participate in each of Disciple I and Disciple II Bible studies.
      5. Have twelve people participate in each of Beginnings I and Beginnings II.
   2. Who: Christian Education, Lay Leadership and Development
8. Engage in age-specific ministries (children, youth, young adult, and senior) as well as inter-generational ministries.
   1. What:
      1. Establish at least one specific ministry for each generation.
      2. Establish standing cross-generational ministries.
   2. Who: Administrative Board, Christian Education, Fellowship
9. Enhance our worship services to bring people into closer relationships with God and with each other.
   1. What: Continue to engage in worship that is faithful and engaging.
   2. Who: Worship Committee, Pastors
10. Improve our outreach to the sick, shut-ins, and home-bound.
    1. What:
       1. Expand the Care Team to eight people.
       2. Establish Stephen Ministries with two coordinators and ten Stephen Ministers.
    2. Who: Administrative Board, Pastors
11. Develop a clear definition of membership expectations.
    1. What: Commission a team of twelve people reflect on faithful membership in the Church and expectations of current and new members of Asbury United Methodist Church.
    2. Who: Administrative Board
12. Commit to starting a "new ministry of transformation and outreach" to coincide with Asbury’s 150th anniversary celebration.
    1. What:
       1. Commission a team of eight people to consider what ministry would be transformative in the life of Asbury.
       2. Establish this transformative ministry by July 1, 2007 to coordinate with the 150^th celebration of Asbury.
    2. Who: Administrative Board
13. The Finance and Trustees committees will enable the fulfillment of the above listed goals and ministries of the church.
    1. What: The Finance and Trustees committees will be committed to providing the financial and the facility support to engage in vibrant ministry.
    2. Who: Finance Committee, Trustee Committee