OUR CORE VALUES

These core values are convictions we have that govern the development and implementation of our ministry
goals for pursuing the fulfillment of our mission and vision as a church.
TEACHING OTHERS We believe in the truthfulness, relevance, and transforming power of
God‟s Word and we proclaim it to those of all ages.
GROWING STRONGER We believe God wants us to grow in the expression of our Christian
faith resulting in godly lives, strong families, and telling others about Jesus.
FAITH BIBLE CHURCH
STRATEGIC MINISTRY PLAN 2010 - 2013
“The mind of man plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps” (Proverbs 16:9 NASB)
What you are about to read through is the result of much prayer, discussion, and planning over the past year. It represents what we
believe is God‟s ministry plan for our near future here at Faith. As you read, you will see this plan is consistent with our mission, based upon
our core values, and reflects the goals we have established for our next three years of ministry.

We want to thank you who have been involved in the development of this plan through your faithful prayers, participation in the sur-
SERVING TOGETHER We believe God has gifted those of us in our church family to serve vey we conducted, and serving on ministry teams that have assisted the elders in the goal-setting process. We simply could not have gotten
Him by serving one another and He wants each one of us to be equipped and serving. to this place without you and your help.

REACHING OUT We believe God has changed our lives through Jesus Christ and we are For those of you who have been part of our church family for some time we ask you to personally accept the challenge this plan pre-
sents to us and support it with your faithful prayer, giving, and service so we can achieve these goals as we move forward in fulfilling our
to faithfully and effectively share that „Good News‟ of Him with others. mission „to reach and disciple people for Christ to the glory of God‟.

MEETING NEEDS We believe our church should address community concerns by doing For those of you who have visited our church, or are new to our church family, if your desire is to be part of such a church, with such a
good works and sharing biblical truths. mission, we invite you to join us in this exciting adventure of faith and obedience.

Your servants for Christ,

STRENGTHENING OTHERS We believe God is pleased as we seek to strengthen others in The Elders of Faith
volunteer and full-time ministries.

WHERE OUR MINISTRIES FIT O UR MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to glorify God by reaching and discipling people for Christ. (Matthew 28:19-20 NASB)

GROWING STRONGER
Adult Continuing Education (ACE)
AWANA
SERVING TOGETHER
Adult Continuing Education (ACE)
Audio-Visual Ministries
REACHING OUT
Adult Continuing Education (ACE)
AWANA
O UR VISION STATEMENT
We believe God is calling us to pursue this mission by

Children’s Ministries AWANA Children’s Ministries reaching out to children, youth, and their families on the south side of Binghamton with the love and gospel of Jesus Christ
Church Services Building and Grounds Team Church Services
College and Young Professionals Children’s Ministries College and Young Professionals helping believers of all ages in our church become more like Jesus through the teaching of God‟s Word, training and equipping to
Counseling Ministry Church Services Counseling Ministry effectively serve one another, and placement in ministries for which they are gifted

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Good Shepherd Village Coffee Fellowship Teams Good Shepherd Village
Libraries College and Young Professionals Jail Ministry UR STRATEGIC MINISTRY PLAN
MALT Deacon’s Ministries Libraries A plan like this is not intended to eliminate the need for on-going prayer and planning. Neither is it intended to foresee
Mid-Week Prayer Elders Mid-Week Prayer every potential or possibility. It is not intended to create unrealistic expectations or dictate the details for its implementation. It is
Senior’s Ministries Library Ministries Small Groups certainly not cast in stone because God‟s working in our midst could require that changes be made to the plan. Furthermore, He could come
Small Groups Meal Ministry Women’s Ministries for us at any time bringing an end to the plan.
Women’s Ministries Mid-Week Prayer Youth Ministries
But a plan like this will provide us with the guidance we need as a church to stay focused on our mission, our core values, and our
Youth Ministries Missions Committee ministry goals in pursuit of „reaching and discipling people for Christ‟ to the glory of God. It will assist us in allocating and monitoring our
Music Ministries people, facilities, and finances in a responsible way. It will also help us develop stronger relationships with one another in our church family
Nursery Ministries and look to the future for new ministry possibilities that God might have for us to pursue.
Prayer Chains
Short-Term Missions Trips
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STRATEGIC MINISTRY PLAN 2010 - 2013 “If the Lord wills, we shall live and also do this or that” James 4:15 NASB
 “Your Word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path.” Psalm 119:105 NASB

2010 - 2011 FBC PROPOSED GOALS 2011 - 2012 FBC PROPOSED GOALS
GROWING STRONGER GROWING STRONGER
1. Develop and implement a balanced Adult Continuing Education (ACE) 1. Evaluate our Sunday Morning Children‟s ministry and implement any changes.
curriculum one year in advance. 2. Have ACE staff meetings and implement an ACE evaluation at the end of each
2. Explore ways to strengthen our church‟s prayer ministries. trimester to provide feedback.
3. Consider adding an evening or Saturday Ladies‟ Bible Study to our presently existing Women‟s Ministry. 3. Plan and hold a missions conference.
4. Recruit a Director to begin planning and implementing a Men‟s Ministry. 4. Continue the development of our Men‟s, Women‟s, and Senior‟s Ministry.
5. Recruit a Sunday Morning Children‟s Ministry Coordinator. 5. Develop a teen leadership training program.
6. Update our audio-visual equipment used in all areas of church ministry.
7. Explore opportunities to minister to young families in our church and community.
8. Evaluate the AWANA ministry and implement any changes needed.
SERVING TOGETHER
9. Investigate beginning a Small Group Ministry and decide on its future direction.
1. Develop a method that matches service skills and desires with available ministry opportunities.
2. Explore ways in which our youth ministries can more comprehensively minister to young people and their families.
SERVING TOGETHER 3. Establish a plan to keep in contact with our AWANA kids during the summer.
4. Solve the water damage problem in the far parking area.
1. Consider recruiting a ministry coordinator to create job descriptions and oversee ministry training and placement.
2. Provide yearly training opportunities for those serving in the ministry areas of children, youth, adults, and worship.
3. Rewrite the procedures for our ushers, greeters, and welcome center hosts and recruit additional volunteers.
REACHING OUT
4. Seek ways to get our youth more involved in Sunday worship.
5. Recruit a leadership team for our Seniors Ministry. 1. Consider implementing a sponsor family program for local college students.
6. Provide nursery care for all church events. 2. Develop a comprehensive site plan for future direction based on year 1 decisions and launch a capital campaign.
7. Strive to develop plans for yearly mission trips. 3. Consider having a „Faith Facebook‟ account or other internet resource as a way to build community awareness
8. Explore ways to better integrate people into the life of our church family. beyond our current website.
4. Determine and implement additional outreach possibilities.

REACHING OUT 2012 - 2013 FBC PROPOSED GOALS

1. Recruit a coordinator to develop a transportation plan to handle GROWING STRONGER REACHING OUT
expected growth of Monday and Wednesday evening programs.
2. Acquire an additional 12-passenger van or small passenger 1. Consider developing training in biblical counseling. 1. Continue the capital campaign for planned
bus. (Special Giving Project) 2. Plan and hold a men‟s conference or retreat. building projects.
3. Recruit and develop a leadership team for our college/young adult ministry that 3. Explore the possibility of providing alternate services 2. Begin implementation of the capital improvement
at a time other than Sunday morning at 9:30. site plan.
will research and plan for ministry to the Binghamton University community.
4. Explore developing a mentoring/accountability aspect 3. Increase community “need-meeting” endeavors.
4. Recruit a person to revamp the church website and keep it current. to our various ministries. 4. Plan annual purposed outreach opportunities for
5. Form a committee to assess the feasibility of on-site versus off-site ministry 5. Evaluate our Men‟s, Women‟s, and Senior‟s Men‟s, Women‟s, and Senior‟s Ministries.
direction and recommend future facility development to meet the ministry needs. Ministries and implement any changes.
6. Research the feasibility of beginning a Bible Club at Binghamton High School.
7. Explore ways to strengthen connections with our missionaries. PROVERBS 16:3 NASB SERVING TOGETHER
8. Consider the implementation of an after-school tutoring/mentoring
program for Grades K-12. 1. Consider hiring a Children‟s Pastor or Worship Leader.
9. Evaluate ways to make our facility more available to our community. “Commit your works to the Lord, 2. Consider ways to recruit, train, and equip additional ACE teachers.
3. Implement a “Fix-it” ministry that includes opportunities for
and your plans will be established”
community service projects.

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…” Matthew 28:19 NASB “...whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 NASB