Pohick Church Strategic Plan
Adopted by the Vestry, October 20, 2004

Mission

The mission of Pohick Church is to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ, to advance the role of the Episcopal Church as an active participant in sharing the Gospel, and to create a nourishing Christian community of worship where Christ's love is experienced and taken beyond its walls.


ACTIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE STRATEGIC PLAN

Accountability. In order to assure the timely implementation and review of this plan, the Vestry of Pohick Church will:

1. Accept primary responsibility for the plan's execution.

2. Regularly update the Strategic Plan.

Strategic Goal 1. Parish Ministry - Minister to the spiritual needs of the parish, with emphasis on young people and senior citizens; reach out to the needy within our community; and promote meaningful worship and a deeper understanding of our Christian faith so as to lead others nearer to Christ in his Church.

Objectives:

1. Strengthen parish youth programs.

2. Enhance ministry to senior citizens within the parish and the community.

3. Support ministry to those in particular need of prayer and pastoral care.

4. Identify and provide for other specialized ministries within the congregation.

5. Promote the worship of God through services that both inspire and challenge the congregation.

6. Provide effective Christian education programs that nourish the spiritual growth of all parishioners.

7. Strengthen evangelism and outreach programs.

8. Improve communication within the parish and community.

Strategic Goal 2. Personnel - Adequately support the clergy, staff and volunteers in their ministries.

Objectives:

1. Support the rector in defining and filling clergy and lay positions to provide an effective staff.

2. Provide ample support to the Minister of Music for choir rehearsals, Sunday services and public performances.

3. Actively recruit parishioners into volunteer positions of responsibility so that an ever-expanding base of people will know, appreciate, and take ownership of the various programs of the church.

Strategic Goal 3. Physical Resources - Provide well-maintained facilities sufficient to carry out Pohick's ministry, with special sensitivity to Pohick's unique history.

Objectives:

1. Develop a master site plan that addresses the imminent and future needs of the congregation.

2. Ensure the preservation and maintenance of the buildings and grounds.

Strategic Goal 4. Financial Resources - Provide resources sufficient to carry out Pohick's ministry.

Objectives:

1. Maintain fiscally sound procedures.

2. Identify and implement appropriate parish fundraising activities.

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