St. Peter's Luthern Church
Loganville WI
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Interim Ministry
The Process of Intentional Interim Ministry This is a cursory look at the Interim process. We will be at this discernment phase until March. It is vital that as many members of St. Peter’s as possible be involved in the process. Each phase is a building block to the future of St. Peter’s. To discover the gifts, talents, and vision of St. Peter’s, is also vital to hopeful, promising and successful ministries for years to come. Please join us in the upcoming “Conferences” to help build a vision for the future. Discovery Phase 1) Heritage Conference a. Help the congregation claim common ground, a common foundation on which to build for the future. b. Interviews are conducted “Key Issues Facing Us as we plan for the future”
2) Conference on the Present a. This conference engages the congregation in prayer, Bible study, reflection, and sharing that cultivates biblical images of the church, contributing to the discernment of a vision for the future.
Discernment Phase 3) Conference on the Future a. This Conference engages the congregation in a time of “opening to the Spirit.” b. It includes a Bible study that taps into our faith foundations to inform our imagination and hope as we begin to “see” what God is calling us to be and do as the church. c. A Vision Panel is enlisted, trained, for expressing a New Guiding Vision. 4) Vision Conference a. This Conference is an energizing exploration of concrete ideas and insights that begin to describe “what our church will look like” in the future when we are living out our new vision, mission, and goals. b. Completion of a draft of a New Guiding Vision is set into motion. Design Phase 5) Design Conference a. This Conference engages the New Guiding Vision, and refines “what our church will look like in 5 years when this vision is fulfilled”. b. Shape a Missional Strategy to guide this Parish into the future. Changes and transitions implied by the new ministry and action plans are put on a timeline for introducing and implementing. 6) New Vision Celebration a. This Conference celebrates the journey of the past few months, our New Guiding Vision and Missional Strategy, and the hope that will lead us into the future.
2) Conference on the Present a. This conference engages the congregation in prayer, Bible study, reflection, and sharing that cultivates biblical images of the church, contributing to the discernment of a vision for the future.
Discernment Phase 3) Conference on the Future a. This Conference engages the congregation in a time of “opening to the Spirit.” b. It includes a Bible study that taps into our faith foundations to inform our imagination and hope as we begin to “see” what God is calling us to be and do as the church. c. A Vision Panel is enlisted, trained, for expressing a New Guiding Vision. 4) Vision Conference a. This Conference is an energizing exploration of concrete ideas and insights that begin to describe “what our church will look like” in the future when we are living out our new vision, mission, and goals. b. Completion of a draft of a New Guiding Vision is set into motion. Design Phase 5) Design Conference a. This Conference engages the New Guiding Vision, and refines “what our church will look like in 5 years when this vision is fulfilled”. b. Shape a Missional Strategy to guide this Parish into the future. Changes and transitions implied by the new ministry and action plans are put on a timeline for introducing and implementing. 6) New Vision Celebration a. This Conference celebrates the journey of the past few months, our New Guiding Vision and Missional Strategy, and the hope that will lead us into the future.
Please complete these questions and return to St. Peter’s as we continue our journey during this transition period. The Task of Looking Back, in order to Move Forward;Reviewing our History, Opening our Eyes, Envisioning the Future~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Our PurposeA) To revisit the history of St. Peter’s, to examine our strengths and weaknesses as a congregation. B) To develop a foundational understanding of our past, and to discuss the information as it relates to the future of St. Peter’s. C) To develop a spirit of forgiveness, unity and commitment toward St. Peter’s and one another. ****************** Some Personal Questions 1]How long have you been a member of St. Peter’s?
2) As you have experienced it, what are some of the gifts, and shortcomings of the pastoral leadership (no names please) you have known at St. Peter’s?
3) As you see it, what are some changes that have been detrimental to the ministry at St. Peter’s?
4) As you see it, what are some changes that have been beneficial to the ministry at St. Peter’s?
5) In your opinion, what are the present challenges at St. Peter’s?
Some Tough Questions 1) Where is St. Peter’s most in need of renewal?
2) In what ways is St. Peter’s blessed, and how do we use those blessings?
3) Where is St. Peter's the healthiest?
2) As you have experienced it, what are some of the gifts, and shortcomings of the pastoral leadership (no names please) you have known at St. Peter’s?
3) As you see it, what are some changes that have been detrimental to the ministry at St. Peter’s?
4) As you see it, what are some changes that have been beneficial to the ministry at St. Peter’s?
5) In your opinion, what are the present challenges at St. Peter’s?
Some Tough Questions 1) Where is St. Peter’s most in need of renewal?
2) In what ways is St. Peter’s blessed, and how do we use those blessings?
3) Where is St. Peter's the healthiest?
5) Where should St. Peter’s be bold now?
Some Questions to Ponder 1) Where does St. Peter’s need improvement?
2) What are the past events that made St. Peter’s successful?
3) What are some of the unwritten rules of St. Peter's?
4) How do people get involved in the ministries of St. Peter’s?
5) How do visitors get treated?
6) What is your vision for St. Peter’s Lutheran?
What are the key issues facing us, as we plan for the future