Strategic Planning
In 2009, the session of Alpharetta Presbyterian Church approved a
Strategic Plan to help guide and coordinate our ministry.
At its January, 2010 planning retreat the session reviewed that plan and established the following short-term goals aligned with major sections of the strategic plan.
The various initiatives are arranged into four categories:
Specific groups were assigned to lead these efforts. Please monitor their progress on this web page.
Service and Witness to the Community
Initiative
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Strengthen our current mission programs through increased congregational participation. Actively recruit additional volunteers. |
| Leaders |
Mission activity leaders |
| Progress Report |
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| Initiative |
Publicize quantitative results (including financial information) of mission endeavors to spark involvement and to aid evaluation. |
| Leaders |
Mission activity leaders |
| Progress Report |
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| Initiative |
Maintain our global mission view while serving the spiritual and material needs of our fellowship. |
| Leaders |
Pastoral staff, Diaconate, Congregation |
| Progress Report |
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| Initiative |
Identify local mission resources and useful programs, especially regarding homelessness, unemployment and education. |
| Leaders |
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| Progress Report |
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Leading Through the Example of Christ
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Staff a comprehensive information booth on Sunday mornings. |
| Leaders |
Communications Committee, Membership Committee, Property Committee |
| Progress Report |
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| Initiative |
Increase the recognition and accessibility of lay leaders (elders and deacons) with distinctive name tags. |
| Leaders |
Staff |
| Progress Report |
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| Initiative |
Include the names of the deacons, along with the elders, in the Sunday bulletin. |
| Leaders |
Staff, Diaconate |
| Progress Report |
March 23: Information on the Deacon's congregational care teams have been posted on the website. |
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Have lay leaders available at the end of each worship service to meet with visitors. |
| Leaders |
Session, Diaconate |
| Progress Report |
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| Initiative |
Add summer classes to the Adult Sunday school program. |
| Leaders |
Adult Christian Education Committee |
| Progress Report |
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| Initiative |
Add a web link to the weekly Good News email that directs readers to the next Sunday bulletin. |
| Leaders |
Staff, Communications Committee |
| Progress Report |
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Effective Communications
| Initiative |
Organize the ACS membership database:
- Identify specific data elements
- Update membership data
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| Leaders |
Task force representing:
- Communications Committee
- Membership Committee
- Pastoral Staff
- Other staff
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| Progress Report |
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| Initiative |
Develop a communications master plan defining materials, methods, audience, and processes. |
| Leaders |
Communications Committee |
| Progress Report |
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| Initiative |
Develop and implement a communications process between committees and the congregation. |
| Leaders |
Communications Committee, Session |
| Progress Report |
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| Initiative |
Achieve a thorough comprehension and implementation of ACS by church leaders and all staff. |
| Leaders |
Staff, Session, Diaconate, other leaders |
| Progress Report |
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Welcome and Hospitality
| Initiative |
Accommodate increased attendance in worship services. |
| Leaders |
Worship Committee, Property Committee |
| Progress Report |
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| Initiative |
Implement fellowship/hospitality activities following worship services. |
| Leaders |
Diaconate |
| Progress Report |
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| Initiative |
Enhance interior signs to include room layouts and specific directions for daily activities. |
| Leaders |
Property Committee |
| Progress Report |
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| Initiative |
Improve the effectiveness of worship service ushers in hospitality and assistance. |
| Leaders |
Worship Committee |
| Progress Report |
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