Background
In January 2018, a group of members, clergy and staff gathered offsite for an all-day workshop to discuss, dream and discern where God is calling Manchester UMC over the next four years. From that session, the group proposed six 2021 priorities and related goals to the church Leadership Board. The group also recommended that teams of laity, staff and clergy be formed to collaboratively develop strategies that support the achievement of the six priorities and their goals.
In February 2018, the Leadership Board of Manchester UMC approved the “2018-2021 Priorities” (PDF) and the creation of six cross-functional “WIN Teams” comprised of nearly 50 members, clergy and staff to work on each priority and goal. Each WIN Team was also asked to determine if the goal is achievable and to advise if the goal needed to be adjusted.
During 2018 and 2019, the WIN Teams have been working hard and providing updates on their progress to the Leadership Board. In some cases, WIN Teams are needing to increase their goals because of great momentum. In other cases, new data and insights is informing new and revised strategies. In all cases, the six WIN Teams are working collaboratively to move toward their 2021 goal.
“2021 Plan” Values
The values necessary to successfully accomplish the “2021 Plan” are:
- Christ focused
- Shared Accountability
- Regularly assess progress
- Celebrate successes and learning
- Transparent Communication
- Grow trust and teamwork
Stay Informed & Offer Input
This page is designed to keep the people of Manchester UMC informed about the “2021 Plan” and specifically about the work of each WIN Team. Minutes from WIN Team meetings are posted to this page as soon as they become available. Questions, ideas and input related to the work of each WIN Team are invited and can be emailed to the leader of the WIN Team (shown below).
“WIN Team” Information & Minutes
1.) WORSHIP – Shape our worship experiences to reach a broad demographic.
- Goal: By the end of 2021, our worship attendance will increase to at least 1,350.
- Leader: Lead Pastor Andy Bryan
- WORSHIP WIN Team Members: Marty Dauer, Gary Ford, Pastor Stephanie Lendt, Brad Kovach, Kevin McBeth, Chris Reiss, Kiersten Rose, Tara Sintek.
- Resource/Alignment Member: Pastor Jim Peich
- Meeting Minutes: March 20 2018; May 1 2018; June 12 2018; July 8, 2018 Leadership Board Update; August 21, 2018; Feb 5 2019
2.) MISSION – Provide needed resources and assistance to residents in our local communities.
- Goal: By the end of 2021, resource 3,000 people within the Parkway, Rockwood and Valley Park School Districts.
- Leader: Moe Parisien
- MISSION WIN Team Members: Autumn Dennis, John Himpel, Liz Shuburte, Cindy Steiner.
- Resource/Alignment Member: Pastor Jim Peich
- Meeting Minutes: April 14, 2018; May 14, 2018; June 18, 2018; July 8, 2018 Leadership Board Update; July 16, 2018 Aug 13, 2018 September 16, 2018 Nov 18, 2018 Jan 12, 2019 Leadership Board Report April 7, 2019 ; June 2, 2019; Sept 22 2019; Oct 20 2019
3.) DISCIPLESHIP – Grow the number of people connecting in Christian community and living more missionally.
- Goal: Clear and simple pathways/bridges available and used to help 1,000 people at Manchester UMC take a next step on their faith journey.
- Leader: Jeff Haupt
- DISCIPLESHIP WIN Team Members: Rev. Dave Bennett, Dianne Bennett, Mike Clement, Tiffany Conway, Shara Erdel.
- Resource/Alignment Member: Pastor Jim Peich
- Meeting Minutes: April 15, 2018; May 16, 2018; July 8, 2018 Leadership Board Update; July 17, 2018, August 19, 2018, September 24, 2018; October 28, 2018 Jan 6, 2019 Feb 7, 2019; March 12, 2019; April 28, 2019 Tracking Data; April 28, 2019 Analysis Charts; July 2019; Aug 18 2019; Sept 17 2019 Nov. 12, 2019 Jan. 13, 2020
4.) YOUTH – Grow the number of middle and senior high students actively engaged at Manchester UMC.
- Goal: 120 youth are actively engaged at Manchester UMC each school week.
- Leader: Chuck Healy
- YOUTH WIN Team Members: Beth Boemler, Patrick Clover, Brendan Duff (youth), Mary Beth Harper, Izzy Massey (youth), Genny Schumacher.
- Resource/Alignment Member: Pastor Jim Peich
- Meeting Minutes: April 18, 2018 May 24, 2018 July 8, 2018 Leadership Board Update Nov. 28, 2018 Jan. 23, 2019 Feb. 20, 2019 April 24, 2019 June 5 2019 Aug 7 2019 Sept 23 2019 Oct 21 2019 Nov 18 2019 March 2, 2020 April 27 2020 May 26, 2020 July 30, 2020 Sept 10, 2020 Oct 8 2020 Nov. 19, 2020
5.) YOUNG ADULTS- Grow the number of people ages 25 to 35 having a first-time experience with Manchester UMC.
- Goal: By the end of 2021, 500 young adults between the ages of 25 and 35 will have had a first-time experience with Manchester UMC.
- Leader: Pastor Winter Hamilton
- YOUNG ADULTS WIN Team Members: Chessey Brenton, Christy Fareel-Queensenc, Emily Gauvain, Sarah Healy, Beth Hunyar, Heather Kellenberger, Nicki Reinhardt-Swierk.
- Resource/Alignment Member: Pastor Jim Peich
- Meeting Minutes: April 28, 2018; May 23, 2018; July 8, 2018 Leadership Board Update; July 29, 2018; Aug 18, 2018; Sept 13, 2018; Oct 16, 2018; Jan 6, 2019; Feb 7 2019; April 14 2019; May 16, 2019 August 2019 October 2019 November 2019 Feb. 21, 2020
6.) GENEROSITY – Strengthen and grow the financial resources of Manchester UMC.
- Goal: By the end of 2021, $500,000 has been raised for phase 1 of the HVAC projects, and $400,000 has been raised to pay down Manchester UMC’s debt/mortgage.
- Leader: Pastor Phil Estes
- GENEROSITY WIN Team Members: Ed Crawford, Ali Fields, Chuck Healy, Debbie Hilton, Tom Hilton, Cheri Hoeferlin, Craig Hoeferlin, Tom Lawrence, Jennifer McGillivary, Matt Pasley, Kyle Peterson, Kurt Rehwinkel, Joe Strohm, Vicki Strohm, and Phil Wiseman.
- Resource/Alignment Member: Pastor Jim Peich
- Meeting Minutes: May 7 2018; June 6 2018; July 8, 2018 Leadership Board Update; Oct 15 2018; February 17, 2019 Leadership Board Update; May 16, 2019; July 15 2019 Feb. 3, 2020 March 2, 2020 Aug. 3, 2020
