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In their 2006 Annual Report, the elders of Laurel Church stated that "the focus this past year has been on the development of a master plan that would map out our ministry vision for the next several years. This master plan will influence several major areas of church life, in particular our ministry and the facilities required to serve those ministries".
With approval from the congregation, the elders have contracted with a consultant firm, Living Stones, to help evaluate Laurel Church in the areas of ministry, staffing, finances and facilities. This evaluation will help expose areas of weakness that limit healthy growth, and will provide Living Stones with needed information for recommending implementation strategies that will help further the development of the master plan.
A Four Phase Process . . .
Phase I: Self Study R Jan. 19, 2007
An extensive self-study package containing surveys and questionnaires to be completed by the church staff, deaconate and members at large.
Phase II: On-site Visit R Feb. 18, 2007
Two-person consultant team to visit Laurel, February 15th-18th
Phase III: Written Report and Recommendations R Apr. 4, 2007
A written report from Living Stones stating observations and recommendations that will serve as a working document to define many key decisions Laurel will need to make in the areas of ministries, staffing, finances and facilities in the months/years to come.
Phase IV: Ministry Coaching currently in progress
Four to twelve months of coaching from Living Stones to help the Church Health Team develop and implement an action plan to remove barriers to healthy growth.
Currently on:
Phase IV
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