Holy Trinity with Christ Church

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Holy Trinity with Christ Church
The Vision Steering group has been asked to
respond to the challenge of defining our church
vision by developing a strategy, consisting of
five interdependent parts.
3 Year Vision
1 PurposeOur reason for being.
4 ValuesPrinciples that will guide our
approach
2 VisionA sensible appealing picture of the
future
3 Strategic ImperativesWhat our goals are
5 Priority Areas of workWhat we need to get
there
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Purpose Statement
Purpose Our reason for being
Our Purpose Statement will be used as the basis
for all future Vision Steering Group discussions.
It describes our reason for being.

• We are a Christ-centred people, committed to
  sharing Gods love, providing refuge, and
  reaching out to others

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Christ Church Vision
Vision A sensible appealing picture of the
future
The Christ Church vision describes what we aspire
to be in the next 3 years.
Where those without hope in their lives can find
the compassion and acceptance of Christ among us.
For us to have a good reputation in the town of
Tunbridge Wells and beyond

• Our vision is to be known as a place of hope,
  restoration and connection within our community.

Bringing truth, healing, wholeness, forgiveness,
faith, confidence and new life by the Holy
Spirit.
By standing within the community rather than
outside it providing a bridge which is
accessible to all leading to spiritual freedom
and meaning through Jesus.
All have a sense of connectedness and belonging
to each other.
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Short term goals
Strategic Imperatives What our goals are
We will achieve this vision within 3 years
through three key areas of work.

• Live out Jesus Great Commission (Matt.28.18-20)
• Be known as a port of call for hope within the
  town by the end of 2011
• Develop a 1st Response initiative by the end of
  2009 to aid people in difficulty
• Establish relationships with other churches and
  specialist agencies for the referral of those in
  need.
• Establish the building as a place of connection
  by the end of 2011
• Develop current Shop 2 and narthex area into a
  welcoming environment offering tea/coffee,
  someone
• to talk to, and pray with by 2010
• Attract 1000 people per month into our church
  building
• Deliver 3 connection initiatives in 2009.
• Develop a programme for men inside and outside
  the church family -- by mid 2010
• Be known as a place where people are restored and
  transformed by the end of 2011
• Refine our worship services on an ongoing basis
• Design a Welcome/Induction Strategy within 9
  months
• To become a church family numbering 250 adults
  and 75 children by 2011
• Establish a Pastoral Team for min. of listening,
  prayer, healing and wholeness by end 2009
• To offer ministry both internally and beyond the
  church family as appropriate
• Enable all to play their part in the Body of
  Christ

1. Connect the church with the town
2. Connect people with our God of hope
3.Connect people with their calling to serve
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Values
Core Values Principles that will guide our
approach
The Values provide direction for how we will
behave and make decisions in pursuit of our
vision.

• Committed - to God and following Him
• Compassionate - to one another and the world
• Courageous taking risks and being vulnerable
• Nurturing helping each other to grow in our
  faith
• Gracious bearing with one another
• Generous with our time, resources and attitude

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Priority Areas Resources
Priority Areas Resources What we need to get
there
Priority Areas of work Resources will need to
be identified as necessary to achieve the Christ
Church vision.

• HIGH PRIORITY AREAS / Resources
• Establish a Place of Connection Team (how to
  use the building to reach out, take-in, send-out)
• Establish a Connecting People Team (welcoming,
  newcomer events, recruiting for service, reaching
  out, placement in Nurture Network, maintenance of
  documentation, ensuring effective communication)
• Establish a Nurture Network (Home Groups,
  counselling, prayer, encouragement, discipling,
  accountability, identifying gifts)
• Establish Leadership Team covering major areas
  of ministry (Prophetic, Intercession, Teaching,
  Outreach, Nurture, Connection, Training,
  Operations, Missions, Musical Worship)

• MEDIUM PRIORITY AREAS / Resources
• Develop additional sung worship team members
• Develop additional preachers
• Encourage intercession
• Develop additional Home Group leaders

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Our 3 Year Vision
Bringing it all together

We are a Christ-centred people, committed to
sharing Gods love, providing refuge, and
reaching out to others
Our vision is to be known as a place of hope
and connection within our community.
Nurturing helping each other to grow in our
faith
Committed to God and following Him
Gracious bearing with one another
Compassionate to oneanother and the world
Generous with our time, resources and attitude
Courageous taking risksand being vulnerable
Connect the church with the town
Place of Connection Team
Connecting PeopleTeam
Connect people with our God of hope
Connect people with their calling to serve
Nurture Network
LeadershipTeam