Church News
Compiled by Bruce Henderson
general church board
At the General Church Board of Director meetings September 25-26 in Bryn
Athyn an update was presented on the Strategic Plan, broken out into five
major goals:
1. Educate and equip children and young people for regeneration and an
eternal life of usefulness
2. Reach out with the truths of the New Church and welcome new
receivers into the New Church
3. Strengthen engagement within the Church, providing avenues for
greater participation in the life of the Church (i.e., young adults,
women)
4. Develop an overall interactive communication plan to promote the
uses of the Church
5. Develop, engage and retain highly qualified people who best align
with our strategic goals and have the capacity to advance the Church’s
mission
Given the broad number of objectives (26) supporting these goals, the
board encouraged more focus on a smaller list of objectives, with necessary
resources. A committee will work with board member Jake Brown to bring a
more finalized version to the Board before Christmas.
Vice President
The Rt. Rev. Peter M. Buss Jr., Vice President of the Board, reported that
Charity Works Initiative is seeking to market its program by hiring part-time
staff. He is continuing to work with African congregations on prioritizing
projects and sustainability. General Church Education met with the Academy
Girls School Conjugial Love Committee for an update on its work.
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