Strategic Plan and Vision | Central California Conference
In October 2013 Central California Conference leaders, along with ethnic ministry directors, representatives from various ministry departments, along with pastoral and lay members met for a four-day off-site strategic planning intensive. The goal was to take a critical look at the vision, mission and core values that make Central unique as a conference as well as an integrated part of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America and beyond.
The members of the group challenged themselves with several historical perspectives and cultural realities. Extensive presentations were made on the history of the Central California Conference, the “DNA” of Central as an organization, and current cultural trends.
From there, the team brainstormed, grappled with and voted on various concepts that led to a clear and succinct vision and mission statement and a comprehensive set of core values. Finally, the team distilled dozens of ideas down to seven strategic goals that will focus the work of the conference over the next few years. The entire process was immersed in prayer and Scripture as multiple seasons of prayer and spiritual anchor points dotted each day’s agenda.
Over the next year, the strategic plan was fine-tuned through a series of follow-up meetings and discussions. This follow-up work included developing each strategic goal into a SMART goal, defined as a goal which is specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-bound—a dynamic process that will continue as each goal develops with the needs of the conference.
Finally, the results of the strategic planning work were shared with all Central pastors and educators during a historic summit in early 2015, resulting in further feedback on the direction of the strategic plan.
Now comes the most exciting part: implementing our strategic plan throughout the Central California Conference, telling the stories of effective impact and celebrating each life given to Jesus.
Together we can make a significant difference.
One life at a time.
