Search






FUMC Visions for 2007-2009

Prologue
Micah 6:8

Christ’s family of First United Methodist Church in Lewisville seeks to respond to the biblical call in Micah 6:8 to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God. Our deep commitment to family and mission requires just and rightful action. We serve in humility, trusting God to take care of the rest. We recognize that God’s steadfast love is available to all, regardless of background or cultural influences we may not understand. We nurture each other through small groups that promote belonging and connection. Our many expressions of worship invite anyone to experience God.

Values Definitions and Vision Statements

Family-All who seek to walk humbly with God and connect with each other in loving ways.

  • FUMC will strengthen its family by hiring or designating a staff person to address the needs membership assimilation and growth by the end of 2007.
  • FUMC will add 80 new members in 2007, 100 new members in 2008, and 120 new members in 2009
  • FUMC new members will be 50% or more adult professions of faith by 2009.

Mission-Spreading God’s unconditional love in service to others in order to build the kingdom of God .

  • FUMC will strengthen mission efforts by hiring or designating a staff person to address the needs of mission outreach by the end of 2008.
  • FUMC will engage 75% of the average worship attendance in at least two hands on mission projects annually by the end of 2009.
  • FUMC will double mission spending by the end of 2009.
  • FUMC will establish two autonomous mission outposts by the end of 2009.
  • FUMC will offer seven new off-campus small group opportunities to the greater community of southern Denton Countyby the end of 2009.

Nurture-Sharing God’s kindness by caring for and supporting each other.

  • FUMC will grow its small group ministries so there will be one small group for every ten persons per the average worship attendance by the end of 2009.
  • FUMC will grow young adult ministries by identifying 50 new households who are participating in small group ministries by the end of 2009.
  • FUMC will have 75% of its new members engaged in small groups within six months of joining, by the end of 2008.

Worship-Authentic human response to our experience of God’s love and mercy. 

  • FUMC will establish a worship study group at the 2007 spring Administrative Board meeting to develop a plan to empower worshippers for greater participation in public worship.
  • FUMC will increase average public worship attendance so that 40% of its members are present in a scheduled service of worship weekly by 2009.