A Plan For Mission and Ministry at Shepherd of the Hills


MISSION STATEMENT

  “To share the good news of Christ’s love with all people.”

 

THE VISION 

Shepherd of the Hills will be a light on the hill,

a place of spiritual renewal

where God’s love and grace

are felt and shared.

 

STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS

The congregation and Community of

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran

Church will: 

   Share God’s Word with the community and the world; touching those in need through direct mission activity such as Habitat for Humanity, Paz de Cristo, the Navajo Mission, and growing in faith and numerically.

      Create a healthy and outreaching Christian community, embracing our diversity and our differences, listening, understanding and following through with actions and love.

      Offer joyful worship experiences in a variety of styles, settings and time frames with strong preaching, worship leadership and exciting music.  We will nurture and encourage worship involvement for all ages using a variety of art forms.

      Practice high-involvement, visionary and focused leadership for the congregation:  setting priorities, empowering volunteers, exercising responsible financial stewardship, managing capital needs, and committed to open and effective communication.
     

      Provide opportunities for spiritual renewal and development, utilizing programs such as Cursillo, Alpha, Tirosh, Our Father’s House, youth and adult education, small groups, vigils and special services, that will guide and encourage individual journeys.

      Plan for growth through effective staffing and utilization of the talents, gifts and skills of the church family.