In late 2019, FPC’s Vision 2020 meetings concluded and in early 2020, we began analyzing and categorizing the thoughts you provided for living into ‘God’s perfect vision’ for our church. More than 250 thoughts and ideas were generated by approximately 50 members. We are thankful for each response and grateful to each member who participated.
We presented a summary of findings to the Session in August, and Dr. McLeod in September handed off the 250-plus responses to appropriate church committees. The hand-offs were based on the nature of the ideas and the responsibilities of the committees. The thought was to see if the ideas might lead to new areas of ministry and mission. Committee responses were not mandated by the ideas, but were invited to receive and consider them, setting them in motion if they feel led to do so. If some of the ideas spark a new program or mission, committees are charged with letting the church know that the idea emerged from within the congregation, so Vision 2020 participants will know they were heard.
Our collective hope for the Vision 2020 meetings and ensuing responses is that we will always be open to the Spirit’s leading, as we seek to reflect the best dreams God has for our family of faith.
For more Vision 2020 information, view the Session presentation below, or reach out to a member of our committee.
Strategic Planning
- Lesa Edwards
- Brinton Hopkins
- Jim Little
- Jim Nichols
- Nancy Council Rix