The Master's Plan

CAMPAIGN UPDATES!

 Master’s Plan “Investing in Our Future” Question and Answer Time with Rev. Tom Hamilton on Sunday, Dec. 2 at 9:45 and again on Monday, Dec. 3 at 6:30 pm.  If you missed one of the home groups and would like further information about the campaign and Master’s Plan, please join Tom for one of these discussions. People who attended the home groups expressed that the information and discussions were helpful to clarify what the Master’s Plan and campaign was all about. In the meantime, here are some ‘frequently asked questions’ we received during the home groups:

 Some follow-up questions about the campaign heard during the Campaign Home Groups:

 Will we borrow all the money at first?    NO. The campaign’s facility improvements, staffing hirings and outreach initiatives will only develop as we have money available. Even though we have identified $2.3 million as possible costs for the campaign, we will not be seeking a mortgage for that total amount.

 What are Doug Barrett’s current job responsibilities?    Leadership development - which includes:

                         Working with our Personnel Committee in the hiring of our new administrative and communication position following Carol Stewart’s retirement.

Working with our staff including leading staff meetings and dealing with transitional issues.

Working  with the Campaign Leadership especially with our Executive Team, Communications Team and media development.

Recruiting, training and preparing the next phase of the Master’s Plan small group leadership known as Impact Groups.

Developing and caring for current leaders especially involved in Master’s Plan, Vision Leadership Team and Campaign Teams.

Meeting with Tom weekly to build a cohesive ministry for the many fronts of ministry that are currently operating.

       (Please know how much I appreciate that the Session was willing to make this leap of faith in bringing Doug on board. Doug has jumped in and been working more than 50 hours/week in helping us follow God’s call. I believe it’s important to have Doug on-board as he is able to help me in much of this important, yet often ‘behind-the-scenes’ ministry. For if Doug would not be here, I would need to be handling it. With Doug’s leadership, I am now able to devote more of my time to more of my pastoral roles as preacher, teacher and visitation.  I know this is a stretch for the congregation, but please know how appreciative I am that folks are willing to help us move forward with this model of ministry and leadership.  Peace, Tom)

What will the multisite chapels look like and how much will it cost?   Only ten percent of the campaign costs have been set aside for development of multisite chapel ministry. We will NOT be building any buildings. We will rent space at a hotel facility, for example, so we only rent the place for the specific time period.  This allows us to develop the ministry without over-committing ourselves with a mortgage or high lease. Also, the Washington Presbytery grant which we have received will help us with some of these costs.

 THANK YOU! Thank you to all who have shared in the campaign leadership!  As we prepare to receive our commitment cards on Sunday, December 9, a heartfelt note of gratitude goes to all who have so generously given of their talents and time to make this campaign successful!  Thank you! 

Thank you as well to all who attended home group meetings or other special events and who are prayerfully considering supporting not just our annual ministry but also our three-year “Investing in Our Future” campaign.  Thank you in advance for your generosity! 

If you have questions about the campaign, please contact Rev. Hamilton or co-directors Dan & Leann Miller and Dick & Thelma Richardson.  Don’t forget to check out the campaign kiosk posters in Fellowship Hall which explains in some detail what the campaign is about.

If you have questions you would like answered prior to making your prayerful commitment, please contact Rev. Hamilton.  Thank you.