Last week I had written to
you about 11 strategic goals from our Division President, Dan Jackson, 10 of
which are applicable to our local situation in London, Ontario.
In brief: (1) total members
involvement in ministry; (2) planting new churches; (3) unity in cultural
diversity; (4) engaging youth and young adults; (5) latest technology; (6)
reaching new immigrants; (7) prayer centers; (8) women leaders; (9) health
education; (10) church school.
The leadership of our
church is also recognizing the need to improve our organizational structure for
mission and relevance to our communities.
Our current structure of Conferences and Unions was designed in 1903,
more than a century ago, and it added efficiency for growth.
Three top priorities are
selected by church leaders:
(1) developing brand
strategy for Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America in order to form a
clearer positive sense of our identity, empowering members to mingle with the
secular community including opening our churches more hours to be available to
local communities;
(2) strengthening our
educational system,
(3) a reorganization of the
current structure for furthering the mission of the church specifying
ways that administration and ministries of the Church can streamline operations
and eliminate duplications where unnecessary at every level, and also finding
at least three scenarios for the redistribution of financial support from
members for furthering the mission of the Church.
There are committees that
are researching these topics and YOU can contribute to this important
discussion by sharing your thoughts!
Visit www.nadchurchstudy.org
On this website you can
contribute your opinion, you could share ideas and make suggestions on how to
improve the church in these areas. You
could read what other people had recommended.
Your voice matters! Members of
various committees are reading all submissions.
Who knows, it maybe your idea that would play an important role in
progress of Three Angels Message and the work of our church. What happens in our division may impact the
whole world.
As you visit www.nadchurchstudy.org you can “Share Your
Thoughts” by filling the form on line.
Get involved in your church governance, and take an active participation
in shaping the future of our work.
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