Strategic Plan

The long-term vision for St. Dunstan's is to double our membership and build a new church in order to more effectively proclaim the Gospel. The Five-Year Strategic Plan was developed by the Vestry as a result of dialogue with the congregation. It was compiled by the Profile Committee. This plan is a work in progress; while some of the objectives have already been completed, others are just under way. Dates in parenthesis are anticipated completion dates. The Vestry will address other objectives and goals as we meet the current ones. All Vestry members will be accountable and responsible for each objective and action item. All Vestry members will be required to join at least one of the ministries.

We have chosen four main goals to complete over the next five years.

Goal number one is to grow the membership by 10 percent per year over the next five years.

Objective 1 - Redevelop a Newcomers Welcoming Ministry. (In progress)

V This Ministry will welcome newcomers at all the services and present each new member with a fresh baked loaf of bread.
V They will send out an information packet to these potential new members.
V They will try to incorporate these new members into at least one Ministry within 6-12 months.

Objective 2 - Improve the effectiveness of all the Ministries. (01/18/03)

V A bulletin board with all the Ministries and sign up sheets has been posted in the Parish Hall - labeled "Opportunities to Serve."
V Announcements will occasionally be made during the service to remind everyone to continue to sign up and join a new Ministry.
V The Stewardship Ministry will continue to stress that one's time, talent and treasure are all needed. We will make this an ongoing year-round campaign.

Objective 3 - Increase our exposure in the community. (03/01/03)

V Advertising in local papers and the "Welcome Wagon".
V Signs will be posted along the main roads of Roxbury Township.
V We will strive to bring in new members from our affiliation with the Nursery School at St. Dunstan's.
V Improve our visibility in the newspapers and update our Web page.

Objective 4 - We need to enrich the Spiritual Life of the Parish through pastoral care. (On going)

V Continue Bible Study and Adult Forums.
V The Children's Church School and "Children's Chapel" will continue spiritual growth for our young parishioners.
V Teaching Sermons.
V Continue community outreach through our Lay Eucharistic Ministers.

Our Second Goal is to improve and expand the existing facility.

Objective 1 - The existing physical plant needs inspiration. (04/01/2003)

V "Building and Grounds" will develop a preliminary facility plan.
V Address our growth requirements and make the church a more inspiring place to worship.
V Determine the requirements needed to support the current and future ministries of the Church.

Objective 2 - Building and Grounds Ministry will propose cosmetic improvements to the facility and the grounds. (On going)

V Develop short-term cosmetic improvements to the inside and outside of our structure.
V Develop a preliminary design for expansion (12/2003) and include the steps necessary for design, fund-raising and construction.
V Architectural design and fund raising issues will be addressed and approved.
V Anticipated "Ground Breaking" on our 45th anniversary in October 2008.

The Third Goal is to improve communications between the Rector, Vestry and the entire Congregation.

Objective 1 - To keep the congregation informed of upcoming events and Vestry decisions. (01/26/2003)

V A summary from all the monthly Vestry meetings will be posted on the Bulletin Board, printed in our newsletter and posted on our Website.
V Continue to have a brunch on the second Sunday of the month.
V Before the blessing of the brunch buffet, the Rector will recognize the accomplishments of our Ministries.

Objective 2 -The Vestry needs to be kept informed about all Church related matter. (On going)

V The Rector, Leaders of the Ministries, and the Congregation need to present and communicate their ideas to the Vestry for consideration prior to implementation.
V The Vestry will inform the Congregation when ideas are completed.
V All Vestry members will be on at least one Ministry.
V The Ministries will use E-mail to communicate their summaries monthly to the Wardens to be presented at the Vestry meetings.

Objective 3 - To create opportunities for the congregation to voice their opinions. (0n going)

V A suggestion box and a formal process for timely feedback will be addressed.
V Increase participation at our Annual Meeting.
V Ideas from the congregation for the upcoming year will be presented at the Annual Meeting.
V The Strategic Plan will be modified based on Congregational input.

Our Fourth and final goal is to increase participation of the Youth in the life of the Church. (02/02/2003 start date and on going)

Objective 1 - Inspire the Youth Group by showing our support for the youth of the parish.

V Continue to budget for our Youth Minister.
V Establish guidelines and procedures for the Youth and funding for the group.
V Identify the leadership of our youth.
V The Youth Minister will lead the youth group and will have a rotating schedule of activities to maximize opportunities for all the youth to participate.

Objective 2 - Increase the youth involvement in our worship and education.

V Youth will be active members in Sunday activities including Host Families, Presenters and clean-up roles.
V The Youth Minister will actively promote youth participation in Church Education.
V Encourage the youth leaders to become assistant Sunday School teachers.

Objective 3 - Develop a children's choir.

V Support the Music Ministry in the creation of a children's choir.
V Use the children's choir to teach leadership in worship.

Home Page Profile Cover	St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church Profile
Introduction Mission Statement	*Strateic Plan - December 14, 2002*
Brief History	The long-term vision for St. Dunstan's is to double our membership and build a new church in order to more effectively proclaim the Gospel. The Five-Year Strategic Plan was developed by the Vestry as a result of dialogue with the congregation. It was compiled by the Profile Committee. This plan is a work in progress; while some of the objectives have already been completed, others are just under way. Dates in parenthesis are anticipated completion dates. The Vestry will address other objectives and goals as we meet the current ones. All Vestry members will be accountable and responsible for each objective and action item. All Vestry members will be required to join at least one of the ministries. We have chosen four main goals to complete over the next five years. Goal number one is to grow the membership by 10 percent per year over the next five years. Objective 1 - Redevelop a Newcomers Welcoming Ministry. (In progress) V This Ministry will welcome newcomers at all the services and present each new member with a fresh baked loaf of bread. V They will send out an information packet to these potential new members. V They will try to incorporate these new members into at least one Ministry within 6-12 months. Objective 2 - Improve the effectiveness of all the Ministries. (01/18/03) V A bulletin board with all the Ministries and sign up sheets has been posted in the Parish Hall - labeled "Opportunities to Serve." V Announcements will occasionally be made during the service to remind everyone to continue to sign up and join a new Ministry. V The Stewardship Ministry will continue to stress that one's time, talent and treasure are all needed. We will make this an ongoing year-round campaign. Objective 3 - Increase our exposure in the community. (03/01/03) V Advertising in local papers and the "Welcome Wagon". V Signs will be posted along the main roads of Roxbury Township. V We will strive to bring in new members from our affiliation with the Nursery School at St. Dunstan's. V Improve our visibility in the newspapers and update our Web page. Objective 4 - We need to enrich the Spiritual Life of the Parish through pastoral care. (On going) V Continue Bible Study and Adult Forums. V The Children's Church School and "Children's Chapel" will continue spiritual growth for our young parishioners. V Teaching Sermons. V Continue community outreach through our Lay Eucharistic Ministers. Our Second Goal is to improve and expand the existing facility. Objective 1 - The existing physical plant needs inspiration. (04/01/2003) V "Building and Grounds" will develop a preliminary facility plan. V Address our growth requirements and make the church a more inspiring place to worship. V Determine the requirements needed to support the current and future ministries of the Church. Objective 2 - Building and Grounds Ministry will propose cosmetic improvements to the facility and the grounds. (On going) V Develop short-term cosmetic improvements to the inside and outside of our structure. V Develop a preliminary design for expansion (12/2003) and include the steps necessary for design, fund-raising and construction. V Architectural design and fund raising issues will be addressed and approved. V Anticipated "Ground Breaking" on our 45th anniversary in October 2008. The Third Goal is to improve communications between the Rector, Vestry and the entire Congregation. Objective 1 - To keep the congregation informed of upcoming events and Vestry decisions. (01/26/2003) V A summary from all the monthly Vestry meetings will be posted on the Bulletin Board, printed in our newsletter and posted on our Website. V Continue to have a brunch on the second Sunday of the month. V Before the blessing of the brunch buffet, the Rector will recognize the accomplishments of our Ministries. Objective 2 -The Vestry needs to be kept informed about all Church related matter. (On going) V The Rector, Leaders of the Ministries, and the Congregation need to present and communicate their ideas to the Vestry for consideration prior to implementation. V The Vestry will inform the Congregation when ideas are completed. V All Vestry members will be on at least one Ministry. V The Ministries will use E-mail to communicate their summaries monthly to the Wardens to be presented at the Vestry meetings. Objective 3 - To create opportunities for the congregation to voice their opinions. (0n going) V A suggestion box and a formal process for timely feedback will be addressed. V Increase participation at our Annual Meeting. V Ideas from the congregation for the upcoming year will be presented at the Annual Meeting. V The Strategic Plan will be modified based on Congregational input. Our Fourth and final goal is to increase participation of the Youth in the life of the Church. (02/02/2003 start date and on going) Objective 1 - Inspire the Youth Group by showing our support for the youth of the parish. V Continue to budget for our Youth Minister. V Establish guidelines and procedures for the Youth and funding for the group. V Identify the leadership of our youth. V The Youth Minister will lead the youth group and will have a rotating schedule of activities to maximize opportunities for all the youth to participate. Objective 2 - Increase the youth involvement in our worship and education. V Youth will be active members in Sunday activities including Host Families, Presenters and clean-up roles. V The Youth Minister will actively promote youth participation in Church Education. V Encourage the youth leaders to become assistant Sunday School teachers. Objective 3 - Develop a children's choir. V Support the Music Ministry in the creation of a children's choir. V Use the children's choir to teach leadership in worship.
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Episcopal Diocese of Newark
Worship at St. Dunstan's
Our Parish Family
Ministries at St. Dunstan's
Buildings and Grounds
Finances and Stewardship
St. Dunstan's Five-Year Strategic Plan
Expectations of our New Rector
Clergy Compensation
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