The Futures Committee is an Ad hoc group that dream storms about our community’s place in the larger community and encourages into what comes next.

  • Imagine together our call and identity.

  • Discern what we need to sustain ourselves outside of worship.

  • Develop programs to both nourish ourselves and reach out into the community.

  • Help the church evolve based on who we are becoming and what our current needs are.

Read more below or reach out now to Rev. Lori if you’d like to be involved in these breakout sessions!

Futures Committee - More Formally Defined

Church Futures Committee is a dreamstorming team.  It is typically formed by a congregation to help the church prayerfully and strategically discern its direction for the coming years. Its purpose is to ensure that the church remains faithful to its mission while also adapting to changing needs, challenges, and opportunities in its community and congregation.

  • Purpose

    • Discernment of Vision & Mission

      • Clarify or reaffirm the church’s core mission and values.

      • Seek spiritual direction for the congregation’s future.

    • Strategic Planning

      • Identify long-term goals (often 3–5 years).

      • Help the church prepare for growth, leadership transitions, facility needs, financial stability, or new ministries.

    • Adaptation to Change

      • Assess cultural, demographic, and generational shifts.

      • Ensure the church is relevant and responsive to community needs.

    • Congregational Health

      •  Strengthen unity, purpose, and discipleship

      • Provide a hopeful roadmap for the congregation’s future.

  • Work / Responsibilities

    • Assessment & Listening

      • Gather input from congregation members (surveys, listening sessions, town halls).

      • Study demographic data, community needs, and trends in church life.

      • Evaluate the church’s current ministries, strengths, and challenges.

    • Discernment

      • Ground the process in spiritual reflection.

      • Invite the congregation into discernment, not just decision-making.

    • Vision Casting

      • Draft a vision statement and ministry priorities that reflect God’s leading.

      • Paint a picture of what the church could look like in the next 5–10 years.

    • Strategic Recommendations

      • Propose actionable steps: new ministries, staffing needs, building use, financial plans, outreach strategies.

      • Recommend timelines and measurable goals.

    • Communication & Unity Building

      • Keep the congregation informed and engaged throughout the process.

      • Encourage buy-in and ownership of the vision by the whole church.

    • Implementation Support

    • While they may not carry out every action, they help set the foundation for leadership, ministry teams, and the congregation to implement the plan.