• Highly skilled and organized Clergy, Staff, and Leadership
• Keeping all members well-informed
• Appropriate, well-maintained facilities
• Planning for the future direction of this church

1. Maintain a consistent, well-trained Staff and Officers to meet the needs of our membership and programs

Action Steps:
• Encourage the Ordained and Program Staff to explore sabbatical opportunities/Dr. of Ministry
• the Personnel Committee shall annually review the adequacy of the church staff and determine if there are any additional needs for hours or people.  This task should be accomplished with respect to the budgeting process
• Develop a program to better locate, hire, support and anticipate future staff
• Select new Officers using criteria of the "Book of Order" and according to the needs of our growing congregation
• Train church Officers in faith development, knowledge in the PC(USA) and leadership skills 
2. Develop multiple channels of communication among and between members, leaders, and the community.
   Action Steps:
   • Use frequent and diverse verbal, written, and visual forms of communication
   • Expand use of banners, posters, and bulletin boards within the church to highlight church opportunities, programs, and mission work
   • Distribute copies of Session and Diaconate actions through the church newsletter and website
   • Utilize the website and email to communicate more effectively with the congregation
   • Produce a weekly announcement section for distribution during worship services and through the website. 
3. Provide adequate, well-maintained facilities for all church activities

Action Steps:
• Complete a review of facility needs for the next 5 - 10 years, including the property between 15th and 16th Streets
• Set aside a contingency fund of $75,000 for unexpected facility repairs (amount to be re-evaluated each year)
4. Use the Long Range Plan as a guide for St. Andrews-Covenant

Action Steps:
• Publicize the current Long Range Plan to all members
• Review current committee structure for alignment with the Long Range Plan and revise structure as necessary
• Annually evaluate progress against the Plan and communicate to all members
• Develop a new Long Range Plan in 2009 for 2011-2016 to meet changing church goals
• Conduct an evaluation and assessment of the church's programs, services, staff, and facilities; take any remedial action as necessary

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St. Andrews-Covenant Presbyterian Church
1416 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
910-762-9693  +  fax 910-762-0317
care line 910-762-3588