Strategic Plan Initiatives

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STRATEGIC GOALS AND PRIORITIES

We are called to participate in the Great Commission of leading people into a saving relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. UCC administration, directors, pastors, church delegates, and Executive Committee have prayerfully worked together to identify 14 primary strategic goals under which we can, by God’s grace and through His Holy Spirit, fulfill the Great Commission in UCC and beyond.


Our desire is to also be totally open and fully surrendered to God’s miraculous leadings as we work alongside Him to grow His kingdom. Therefore, we anticipate
Him leading us to other significant special initiatives and projects as we journey with Him and follow the leading of His Holy Spirit.


Download the initiatives here.

STRATEGIC PRIORITY 1.0

UCC SPIRITUAL REVIVAL, GROWTH, AND UNITY

Facilitating Conference-wide Initiatives for Spiritual Revival and Growth

To accomplish UCC’s strategic plan, first we need to foster personal spiritual revival and a deeper relationship with and commitment to Christ.

  • Initiative 1.1


    Ensure UCC 31 Days of Prayer in 2023, UCC In the Word in 2024, and a UCC Spirit of Prophecy initiative in 2025 are available to all churches.


  • Initiative 1.2


    Create an app by December 31, 2023, to encourage participation in these spiritual growth & revival initiatives.


  • Initiative 1.3


    Encourage every church to participate in a Welcome Home initiative to reclaim inactive church members beginning May 1, 2024.


STRATEGIC PRIORITY 2.0

COMMUNICATION OF CORE VALUES AND ACTIONS

Communicating UCC Core Values and Actions

Any successful spiritual entity begins its journey by communicating its mission, vision, core values, and core actions to all its members.

  • Initiative 2.1


    Reacquaint local church leadership with UCC’s vision, values, and actions through an annual elders’ retreat by November 30, 2023.


  • Initiative 2.2


    Emphasize the support of UCC’s mission through an annual stewardship series by December 31, 2023.


  • Initiative 2.3


    Provide an annual UCC Year in Review presentation beginning December 31, 2023.


STRATEGIC PRIORITY 3.0

VIBRANT CHURCH REVITALIZATION

Developing Healthy and Vibrant Local Churches

Every church depends on healthy practices to grow spiritually and to lead others to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

  • Initiative 3.1


    Create a UCC website designed to resource, train, and equip pastors, teachers, schools, and churches by December 31, 2023.


  • Initiative 3.2


    Ensure annual church revitalization training is available to equip and resource local leadership teams by March 31, 2024.


  • Initiative 3.3


    Assist any church requesting materials and resources to create a local church Vision Path for mission and ministry by December 31, 2025.


  • Initiative 3.4


    Participate in the NPUC Church Revitalization Project annually beginning March 31, 2023.


STRATEGIC PRIORITY 4.0

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & EVANGELISM

Practicing Christ’s Method Alone

We are a people who believe our greatest and highest potential is found in loving God, serving others, and growing His kingdom.

  • Initiative 4.1


    Ensure training is available to mentor, equip, and resource church leadership teams in successful, creative community services and engagement by July 31, 2023.


  • Initiative 4.2


    Create an annual UCC/NPUC Shark Tank to encourage creative community engagement by April 30, 2023.


  • Initiative 4.3


    Raise a minimum of $2 million to assist churches in relevant community engagement initiatives of their choosing by March 31, 2024.


  • Initiative 4.4


    Ensure materials are available for churches to participate in annual regional Acts of Kindness in their communities by May 31, 2024.


  • Initiative 4.5


    Conduct an annual UCC-wide Celebration of Service by December 31, 2024, to celebrate those who serve throughout UCC.


  • Initiative 4.6


    Provide the opportunity for churches to request participation in the CARE (Community Action Relief Experience) Project partnership by July 31, 2023.


STRATEGIC PRIORITY 5.0

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & EVANGELISM

Sharing Christ’s Love through Relevant Evangelism

We value and desire to build authentic relationships wherever we live, work, and worship that will lead people into a personal saving relationship with Jesus Christ.

  • Initiative 5.1


    Develop an ongoing public relations, social media, and digital media campaign to effectively share who Adventists are and what UCC is about beginning December 31, 2024.


  • Initiative 5.2


    Conduct a UCC-wide evangelistic thrust by December 31, 2025.


  • Initiative 5.3


    Establish a new Urban Center of Influence by December 31, 2025.


  • Initiative 5.4


    Plant a Next Generation church by December 31, 2025.


  • Initiative 5.5


    Increase UCC church attendance to 9,750 in 2023, 10,750 in 2024, and 11,750 in 2025, and UCC baptisms & professions of faith to 500 in 2023, 550 in 2024, and 600 in 2025.


STRATEGIC PRIORITY 6.0

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & EVANGELISM

Sharing the Principles of Health and Wholeness with our Community

Health ministries provides cutting-edge information and training so that every UCC Church can extend the healing ministry of Jesus to their community.

  • Initiative 6.1


    Provide regular, current, and relevant evidence-based health information to churches and communities by May 31, 2023.


  • Initiative 6.2


    Develop a new health program annually that can be adapted and used by local churches beginning October 31, 2023.


  • Initiative 6.3


    Ensure support is available for churches to develop a comprehensive health ministry plan for their church and community by December 31, 2024.


  • Initiative 6.4


    Plant a Next Generation church by December 31, 2025.


STRATEGIC PRIORITY 7.0

EXPANDING MULTICULTURAL MINISTRIES

Expanding UCC Multicultural Ministries and Evangelism

God is calling us to recognize, respect, interact with, and intentionally minister to the distinct ethnic and cultural groups in UCC.

  • Initiative 7.1


    Translate all major UCC documents and initiatives into Spanish beginning January 1, 2023.


  • Initiative 7.2


    Create a multicultural ministry plan to serve the rich ethnicity of UCC by June 30, 2023.


  • Initiative 7.3


    Recruit four new Hispanic Bible Workers by December 31, 2023.


  • Initiative 7.4


    Plant seven Hispanic churches and one Slavic church by December 31, 2025.


STRATEGIC PRIORITY 8.0

ADVANCING ADVENTIST EDUCATION

Creating World-class Seventh-day Adventist Schools

We believe in the transforming power of Adventist Education so every learner can excel in faith, learning, and service to the glory of God.

  • Initiative 8.1


    Provide an annual UCC-wide “7UP” spiritual retreat for Grades 7 and 8 by September 30, 2023.


  • Initiative 8.2


    Host a Prayeradigm Shift event for academies in North Pacific Union by the 2025-2026 school year.


  • Initiative 8.3


    Review local school curriculum for life, career, and vocational training to students in grades 7–12 by the 2025-2026 school year.


  • Initiative 8.4


    Host a UCC teacher, pastor, and office staff spiritual retreat by December 31, 2025.


  • Initiative 8.5


    Implement standards-based learning in all UCC schools during the 2025-2026 school year.


STRATEGIC PRIORITY 9.0

MINISTRY TO CHILDREN, YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS & ADULTS

Enhancing our Ministry to Children

The mission of Children’s ministries is to nurture children into a loving, saving relationship with Jesus.

  • Initiative 9.1


    Provide annual Children’s ministries trainings & resources to churches by May 31, 2023.


  • Initiative 9.2


    Expand His Travelers & STEAM Ahead ministries beginning June 1, 2024.


  • Initiative 9.3


    Grow UCC’s Adventurer Club ministry to 800 participants by 2023, 900 by 2024, and 1,000 by 2025.


  • Initiative 9.4


    Ensure training and equipping of Children’s Sabbath School leaders and volunteers is available by July 31, 2024.


STRATEGIC PRIORITY 10.0

MINISTRY TO CHILDREN, YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS & ADULTS

Growing our Youth Ministry

The vision of UCC Youth ministries is to empower leaders to impact youth for Jesus.

  • Initiative 10.1


    Conduct an annual Youth Retreat by July 31, 2023.


  • Initiative 10.2


    Recruit 1,000 UCC Pathfinders to attend the Pathfinder Camporee August 5-11, 2024.


  • Initiative 10.3


    Train 500 Pathfinder leaders and baptize 500 Pathfinders by December 31, 2025.


  • Initiative 10.4


    Train and equip 150 volunteer Youth Leaders by December 31, 2025.


  • Initiative 10.5


    Grow Pathfinder Clubs ministry from 35 to 45 clubs by December 31, 2025.


STRATEGIC PRIORITY 11.0

MINISTRY TO CHILDREN, YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS & ADULTS

Engaging and Empowering Young Adults

Young adults desire a meaningful faith experience and vibrant community that will empower them to navigate their increasingly complex lives. Our goal is to strengthen young adult ministry throughout UCC.

  • Initiative 11.1


    Encourage three young adults to serve on UCC’s Executive Committee by October 31, 2023.


  • Initiative 11.2


    Engage young adults in an annual conversation with the president by December 31, 2023.


  • Initiative 11.3


    Conduct one UCC-wide young adult gathering and one regional young adult gathering annually.


STRATEGIC PRIORITY 12.0

MINISTRY TO CHILDREN, YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS & ADULTS

Ministering to Adults

Adults wish to encounter God in new and meaningful ways, build lasting friendships, and work together to serve others in our communities.

  • Initiative 12.1


    Host a UCC-wide men’s retreat and two women’s retreats annually.


  • Initiative 12.2


    Conduct a UCC-wide research survey regarding adult and family ministries by July 31, 2024.


STRATEGIC PRIORITY 13.0

CAMP MIVODEN

Improving the Ministry of Camp MiVoden

A comprehensive evaluation and assessment of the ministry and facilities of Camp MiVoden is needed to ensure its continued success.

  • Initiative 13.1


    Create a master plan for Camp MiVoden Facilities by May 31, 2023.


  • Initiative 13.2


    Begin a “Friends of MiVoden” fundraising campaign by January 31, 2024.


  • Initiative 13.3


    Begin to implement the Camp MiVoden facilities renovation plan.


STRATEGIC PRIORITY 14.0

CAMP MEETING

Evaluating the Ministry of Camp Meeting

Camp Meeting has traditionally been a place where we are reminded of our faith in God, gather with our larger UCC community, and recognize the need for evangelism and discipleship.

  • Initiative 14.1


    Conduct a UCC-wide research survey regarding camp meeting by January 31, 2023.


STRATEGIC PRIORITY 15.0

GOD'S MIRACULOUS LEADINGS

Implementing Spirit-led Initiatives and Projects as God Leads Us

As we surrender to and follow the leadings of the Holy Spirit, we can anticipate other special Spirit-led initiatives to unfold to God’s glory.

  • Initiative 15.1




  • Initiative 15.2



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