In October of 2022 we began a process of revising our organizational structure in order to do ministry in a way that is faithful, adaptive, sustainable, and is ready to grow with us in the months and years ahead. This process is ongoing as we try and live into new ministry teams in a changed and changing context rooted in the good news of God's boundless love for the world in Jesus Christ.
Timeline
October 2022 - from Council as heads of committees to Council members at large
January 2023 - listening to one another about what God is telling us is most important
June 2023 - Sharing a vision of Ministry Teams
August/September 2023 - Ministry Teams hold their first meetings
By shifting from a structure of committees and committee chairs to ministry teams and lead ministers we remember that all of us have been called, equipped, and sent by the Holy Spirit. We are all ministers of the gospel sharing the good news of God's redeeming love in word and deed, participating in God's mission of forgiveness, reconciliation, love and life for the world.
God creates every person in God’s own image. This means they are worthy of dignity, honor, respect, and enough resources and love to live life to the full. Jesus shows us time and time again that our definition of neighbor is too small when it does not include everyone. We are called to love our neighbor and help remind them they are beloved bearers of God’s own image loved by us and by God.