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Summary of Gap Themes from Strategic Plan

The SMCC Strategic Plan has identified the development of new programs or initiatives in various areas of church life as a result of research into the needs and desires of both the community and the current congregation. These goals are a response to “gap themes,” that is, a gap which exists between the “status quo” and the “desired condition,” or stated in a different way, a gap between the way things are and the way we would like them to be. Listed below is a summary of these goals organized by category to parallel the mission statement of SMCC. To view the Strategic Plan and Report in its entirety please visit the Publications page.

Praise God in Worship and Life

Contemporary Worship Opportunities
Goal: To expand worship to include opportunities to worship in a more contemporary format.

Programs for Youth
Goal: To provide a strong program of worship, fellowship, and education for children and youth.

Grow as Christian Persons and Families

Diverse/Spiritually Nurturing Adult Programs
Goal: To provide spiritually nurturing programs for adults.

Programs for Families
Goal: To provide recreational, social, and educational programs for families both in our congregation and the community.

Experience Life-Enriching Fellowship in Christ

Fellowship With Each Other
Goal: To create a friendly church environment that initiates and promotes fellowship through planned activities to unite us all in the fellowship of Christian people.

Retention of Old and New Members
Goal: To involve both old and new members in church activities to help members feel connected and cared for.

Opportunities Outside of Sunday to Connect
Goal: To create opportunities for members to be connected with each other and nurtured by the church family outside of Sunday worship.

Reach Out With the Love of God

Meeting the Needs of a Diverse Community
Goal: To reach out with the love of Christ to help our neighbors know about the message of Christ’s love and join the ranks of those committed to the Christian faith.

Marketing SMCC
Goal: To let our neighbors and wider community know about the programs and life of SMCC so that more people will become involved and join our church.