FBC Identity Plan Who We Are Becoming 2010 - 2015 First Baptist Church Edmonton

1. FBC Edmonton Identity Plan “ Who We Are Becoming” 2010 - 2015

7. Journeying Together: Worship (slide 1) STRATEGY GOAL P & P OBJECTIVE comments 1.0 WORSHIP 1.1 We worship the living God 1.1.1 A traditional, liturgical worship service 1.1.1.1 Incorporate spiritual practices/disciplines into morning service 1.1.1.2 Educate congregation on why’s & what’s of liturgy, symbols, etc.

8. Journeying Together: Worship (slide 2) STRATEGY GOAL P & P OBJECTIVE comments 1.0 WORSHIP 1.2 We provide communion 1.2.1 Communion services 1.2.1.1 teach of and model a welcoming table 1.2.1.2 Add “come-forward” communions 1.2.1.3 Offer pre/post-service communions 1.3 We pay attention to beauty 1.3.1 Sunday liturgy and worship space 1.3.1.1 Educate congregation on the connection between beauty, goodness and truth

9. Journeying Together: Worship (slide 3) STRATEGY GOAL P & P OBJECTIVE comments 1.0 WORSHIP 1.4 We provide a place/way for healing 1.4.1 Healing prayer 1.4.1.1 One Sunday /month provide healing prayer service 1.5 We provide prayer 1.5.1 After-service prayer 1.5.1.1 Develop a roster of “prayer-ers” who will be available for chapel prayer after morning worship service (start with communion sundays)

10. Journeying Together: Worship (slide 4) STRATEGY GOAL P & P OBJECTIVE comments 1.0 WORSHIP 1.6 We pay attention to the intergeneration-al ethos 1.6.1 Children’s ministry from nursery to Grade 6 1.6.1.1 Shape curriculum to incorporate spiritual styles and spiritual practices 1.6.2 Pre-service theo. Education & spiritual formation classes 1.6.2.1 Three series of teaching/year: fall, lent, post-easter. This may also include Jr/Sr high teaching when appropriate 1.6.3 Spiritual companionship gatherings 1.6.3.1 Believing pastoral care is for all, teach people how to care for one another as spiritual companions

11. Journey Inward: Be a People (slide 1) STRATEGY GOAL P & P OBJECTIVE comments 2.0 BE A PEOPLE (of peace and well-being) 2.1 Practice hospitality 2.1.1 Meals shared in homes 2.1.1.1 People are taught practical ways of hospitality 2.1.1.2 80% of FBC family units are sharing a meal with another family at least 1/month 2.2 Spiritual companionship 2.2.1 Spiritual companionship groups 2.2.1.1 The way of “Spiritual Direction Groups” will be taught and modelled 2.2.1.2 “Active listening” workshop will be done once/year

12. Journey Inward: Be a People (slide 2) STRATEGY GOAL P & P OBJECTIVE comments 2.0 BE A PEOPLE 2.2.1.3 Up to 80% of the congregation will be able to name 1 spiritual companion in her/his life 2.3 Spiritual disciplines are learned and practiced 2.3.1 Spiritual formation programs 2.3.1.1 Spiritual disciplines workshop once/month 2.3.1.2 Saturday morning retreats two times/year (Advent/Lent) devoted to spiritual formation

13. Journey Inward: Be a People (slide 3) STRATEGY GOAL P & P OBJECTIVE comments 2.0 BE A PEOPLE 2.4 A “ centre or community for spiritual formation ” ethos is created and nurtured 2.4.1 Develop a “ way ” for spiritual formation to be a part of our everyday lives 2.4.1.1 In the weekly life of our church people “show up for each other” for prayer, communion, pastoral care and spiritual companionship 2.4.1.2 A Spiritual Director’s list will be compiled and weekly appointments will be facilitated 2.4.1.3 A downtown network of churches will provide programs, prayer and sacred space

14. Journey Inward: Be a People (slide 4) STRATEGY GOAL P & P OBJECTIVE comments 2.0 BE A PEOPLE 2.4 A “ centre or community for spiritual formation ” ethos is created and nurtured 2.4.1 Develop a “ way ” for spiritual formation to be a part of our everyday lives 2.4.1.4 A 2-year certificate in Christian Spirituality will be made available to the congregants of FBC. A joint partnership with Rocky Mountain College in Calgary (Centre for Christian Spirituality) 2.4.1.5 A “mentoring voices” group will be established to give our church wisdom, encouragement and direction: Prociuk, Yates, Bellous, Peasgood, Mutch, Effa, etc.

15. Journey Outward: Live the Way (slide 1) STRATEGY GOAL P & P OBJECTIVE comments 3.0 LIVE THE WAY (of peace that contribute to the well-being of the city) 3.1 Incorporate the “BE & DO” philosophy of spiritual formation into existing ministries 3.1.1 Children’s ministry 3.1.1.1 Children learn to companion with one another and be engaged in practical acts of justice and mercy in the church and community 3.1.2 Youth ministry (gr. 7-12) 3.1.2.1 Youth learn to companion with one another and be engaged in practical acts of justice and mercy in the church and community 3.1.3 Young Adults ministry 3.1.3.1 Young Adults companion with one another and. . .

16. Journey Outward: Live the Way (slide 2) STRATEGY GOAL P & P OBJECTIVE comments 3.0 LIVE THE WAY 3.1 Incorporate the “BE & DO” philosophy of spiritual formation into existing ministries 3.1.4 Adults and Multi-generational 3.1.4.1 Affirm / Reflect on our partnership with Mustard Seed 3.1.4.2 Re-imagine/Renew our partnership with E4C 3.1.4.3 Be transformed by our partnership with the Bolivia Baptist Union via the STEP/CBM program (act justly locally and globally)

17. Journey Outward: Live the Way (slide 3) STRATEGY GOAL P & P OBJECTIVE comments 3.0 LIVE THE WAY 3.1.4.4 Maintain a healthy, interactive relationship with ESL/MCN partnership. Seek to bless the students with winter clothing, cookies, volunteers as needed. 3.1.4.5 Learn of meaningful ways to bless the Karen Baptist community

18. Journey Outward: Live the Way (slide 4) STRATEGY GOAL P & P OBJECTIVE comments 3.0 LIVE THE WAY 3.1.4.5 Keenagers and Senior Saints: caring for/honoring this group in meaningful ways, facilitating ways for them to share their spiritual stories and wisdom. Inviting them to mentor, encourage and pray for the younger generation. 3.1.4.6 Pastoral care via a model of “priesthood of all believers.” Every member of FBC shares the task, cognizant of gifting and need.