St. Paul Lutheran Church

1075 Glenwood Ave. Napoleon, OH 43545

Church # (419) 592-3535  Fax # (419) 592-0652

E-Mail  stpaulnapol@yahoo.com

2007-2008 Theme:  "Hearts Ablaze"

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Long Range Planning

Objective:    (From St. Paul's Church Constitution)

    The Long Range Planning Committee shall be a standing committee to study the long range objectives and goals of the congregation.

The Long Range Planning Committee shall:

  1. Focus on the overall mission of the congregation.
  2. Continually evaluate the total program of ministry.
  3. Recommend to the Parish Planning Council congregational goals for the next three to five years.
  4. Recommend to the Parish Planning Council congregational goals beyond the next five years.
  5. Consist of a minimum of twenty (20) members.  Each member shall serve on the committee for a two year term and no member shall be re-appointed for another term.  The committee shall include congregational members currently serving on Administrative Boards, as well as members-at-large, who shall be appointed by the President of the congregation with advice from the Pastoral staff and the Parish Planning Council.  The committee shall be divided into two (2) sets of ten (10) members as listed below.  Each set shall include two (2) members-at-large, and one member from all other areas.  Set #1 shall be appointed in odd-numbered years; Set #2 shall be appointed in even numbered years.  Ex-officio members shall be the Administrative Pastor, the School Principal, and the President of the Congregation.
  6. Meet a minimum of four times a year and report its recommendations to the Parish Planning Council and/or the Congregational Assembly.
  7. Elect a Chairman and Secretary.  The Chairman shall report to the Parish Planning Council.  The Secretary shall keep a permanent set of minutes of each meeting and such minutes shall be the property of the congregation.  A copy of the minutes shall also be given to the President of the congregation.

Set #1

Established Member     (Membership greater than 3 years or has already served St. Paul in another capacity.  One of these two members shall be a senior citizen)

New Member    (Membership of less than 3 years or has never served St. Paul in another capacity.)

St. Paul Staff    (Church and/or School)

Board of Christian Education (School)

Board of Elders

Board of Stewardship

Board of Trustees

Board of Outreach and Assimilation

Board of Youth Ministry (Youth)

Set #2

Established Member     (Membership greater than 3 years or has already served St. Paul in another capacity.  One of these two members shall be a senior citizen)

New Member    (Membership of less than 3 years or has never served St. Paul in another capacity.)

Board of Christian Education (Parish)

Board of Christian Education (School)

Board of Elders

Social Ministry Committee

Board of Trustees

Board of Outreach and Assimilation

Board of Youth Ministry (Adult or Youth)