Strategic Planning
Stage 2: Visioning
2016 Focus Groups
2016 Focus Groups
Introduction
The data contained in the above document was refined from a great deal of research conducted by members of both congregations - our sincere thanks to all who helped with this work. It is hoped that members of the congregation will become familiar with the material so that they can participate fully in a focus group. The document itself will not be the focus of discussion as it is intended primarily as background material.
Focus groups are being established around key areas of interest. For example, Jennifer Smart and Janet Sly are developing a group for younger families and Ken Souliere is organizing a group for those relatively new to St. Andrew’s. The dates, times and places of these and other focus group meetings will be announced in Church and on St. Andrew’s website. Each focus group is to submit a report to The Committee by April 1, 2016.
Ultimately, while appreciating our limitations as well as our potential, a plan will be developed.
May God be our guide.
Focus groups are being established around key areas of interest. For example, Jennifer Smart and Janet Sly are developing a group for younger families and Ken Souliere is organizing a group for those relatively new to St. Andrew’s. The dates, times and places of these and other focus group meetings will be announced in Church and on St. Andrew’s website. Each focus group is to submit a report to The Committee by April 1, 2016.
Ultimately, while appreciating our limitations as well as our potential, a plan will be developed.
May God be our guide.
Focus Groups
See Focus Group questions below.
Focus Group Questions
To help initiate and stimulate, but not limit, discussion the following four broad questions were approved by the Official Board.
- Who do we want to be, who should we be, as the church in our communities? How can we enhance the involvement of the church in our communities?
- What do people of our congregations expect from the Church?
- What new areas of need in our churches and communities should receive more of the church’s resources in terms of financial support, volunteer support and staffing? What areas should have a reduction of the Church’s resources?
- How important is the maintenance of our building? What percentage of our revenue should be spent on building repair and maintenance?
- What should be the priority of the minister in terms of his or her tasks?
- What would we lose if the minister went to a 75% position?
- What should he or she no longer do?
- Should we be using the Manse Fund interest to pay for the Housing Allowance of the minister (as it was intended) or continue to reinvest it to allow the Fund to grow?
The Strategic Planning Committee encourages Focus Groups to suggest ways in which their vision can be financed.
Visioning Event
The next piece of Stage 2: Visioning, will be an event on Saturday April 9, 2016 at St. Andrew’s. Rev. Dr. Bill Smith, the Executive Secretary of the Bay of Quinte Conference, will lead a day-long event where we will all have an opportunity to help shape the future at St. Andrew’s.
