Fairmount Presbyterian Church in Cleveland Heights, Ohio

Saturday, February 04, 2012

Connect | Invite | Renew

Based on the 2005 Growth Task Force Report, the 2006 Session Framework process, and the 2006-2007 Congregational Visioning Process, we are moving forward to discern where God calls us to put our spiritual energies in Christ's name.

Integral themes of Vision 100 presuppose:

Members of the congregation access God in different ways and we honor these differences
The congregation is responsible for deepening and widening Fairmount’s spiritual reach
Change is incremental and carefully monitored to preserve our fundamental character and strengths and to protect against a sense of loss
The ministry we do with each other and the ministry we do in the larger world are one and the same and are mutually reinforcing
Our plan is growing and evolving as we gain experience and discern God’s will for us.

Working together to connect as a community; invite others to worship with us; and constantly renew ourselves and the world at large; united by a common vision of our 100th Anniversary, how can we not succeed?

Vision 100
Fairmount's Next Journey:
A Growth Plan Based on Your Vision and God's Will

Designed to carry Fairmount forward to our 100th Anniversary, Vision 100 is organized around three distinct spheres of congregational evolution:

Connecting
To strengthen member care and our ministry to each other, we are:

Reaching out to members who are disengaged
Strengthening small group ministries
Retaining staff to coordinate activities for fellowship and sharing
Challenging members to minister to each other by making a difference in another's life
Communicating with members in a compelling way
Engaging members continually
Continuing the work of the Diversity Council to ensure inclusiveness.

Inviting
To reach out to those who would benefit from worship with us, we are:

Establishing and implementing a compelling marketing plan
Adopting consistent design systems for our communications
Enhancing our internet and multimedia communications
Adopting a comprehensive newcomer hospitality program
Strengthening our ministries to families, youth and children
Emphasizing our inclusiveness
Maintaining our presence through mission and community leadership.

Renewing
To deepen our faith and spiritual understanding, we are:

Continuing to develop alternative worship services
Broadening our basis for spiritual growth
Enhancing our variety of Bible Study opportunities
Establishing the Faith Formation Council to oversee member education
Enhancing both pastoral and lay leadership.