Approved July 15, 2009

BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH

OF NORTH SPENCER

721 Ithaca Road

Spencer, NY   14883

607.589.7505

www.northspencer.org

STRATEGIC MINISTRY PLAN

2009 – 2012

And Beyond

“Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, But happy is he who keeps the law.”

                                                                 --Proverbs 29:18

   In 2007, the leaders of the church realized afresh the meaning of these proverbial words.  After reviewing the history of the church and remembering what God has done in times past, we concluded that it was time to petition God for a fresh vision.  After two years of periodic, prayerful labor, the church planning committee developed this strategic ministry plan.

    This plan is notable for what it proposes, but also for what it does not yet propose.  We are growing and estimate that this pace will cause us to outgrow the sanctuary in two years.  We are not proposing a new sanctuary at this time, but are looking for better stewardship of the facilities that God has already blessed us with. 

    We are looking to three major areas of ministry in the future:  Spiritual Growth and Commitment within the congregation; Outreach to the Community; and, Stewardship of our current resources.  Thus, we will look within the congregation, outside the congregation, and at the facility itself.

    The following pages contain descriptions of several major ministry initiatives.  Please keep in mind that the ideas and cost estimates are very fluid at this time.  Much more specific work needs to be done before final plans and budgets can be completed.

    We understand that the Lord may choose to change any or all of our plans.  This document is a guide, not a rule.  We will use it as a helpful roadmap to the future, but will be open to whatever surprises the Lord may bring up along the way.  We know He often delights in giving unexpected blessings and opportunities.

    If you are new to our church family, we hope this document will give you a taste of what our church is all about and where we desire to go in the future.  Whether new or you’ve been here awhile, we look forward to serving God faithfully and fulfilling some of these dreams in the coming years, or until Christ returns! 

~ Pastor, Elders, Deacons, and Trustees

OUR VISION

We are to be a community of committed believers in Jesus Christ who, by the leading of the Holy Spirit, evangelize, encourage, educate, equip ourselves and serve one another to exalt God.  Jesus Christ is the foundation upon which this church is built—1 Corinthians 3:11.  He is revealed in the Holy Bible—Hebrews 1:1-2, and is the basis for how we are to live our lives—2 Timothy 3:16-17.  It is from the Bible that our values flow and serve as the underpinnings for our mission.

MINISTRIES:

· North Spencer Christian Academy

· Sunday School Classes

· Mothers of PreSchoolers—MOPS

· Youth Group

· Small Groups

· Haiti Missionaries—the Lockwood’s

· Haiti Orphanage

· Haiti Missions Teams

· Destinobles Family Relief

· Missionary Support

2009-10 BBCNS Proposed Initiatives

Spiritual Growth And Commitment

· Continue Youth Discipleship/ Children's Programs 

· Develop a Small Group Ministry Philosophy and Begin a Men's Small Group

· Build Commitment to Prayer and Evangelism

· Develop a Ministry Philosophy for Contact Within the Congregational

Outreach to the Community

· Promote NSCA

· Reach New Unchurched NSCA Families Early

· Expand MOPS

· Conduct a Parenting Class

Stewardship

· Design and Install a New Church Sign

· Enhance the Website

· Complete the Current Fire Inspection Work List

· Repair or Replace the Sunday School Wing Roof

· Conduct a Risk Assessment of our Vulnerabilities

2010-11 BBCNS Proposed Initiatives

Spiritual Growth And Commitment

· Edify the Church Community

· Connect the Church Family via Internet and Newsletter

· Build Up Men as Leaders

Outreach to the Community

· Start Local Evangelism Outreach

· Explore Additional Ministry Opportunities to Those in Need

· Provide Increased Community Access to Our Resources

Stewardship

· Assess Expansion Needs

· Replace the Doors to the Dumpster

· Complete the Kitchen

2011-12 BBCNS Proposed Initiatives

Spiritual Growth And Commitment

· Institute Formal Training for Ministry Involvement

· Increase Involvement in Ministry, i.e. Visitation, etc.

· Add an Additional Adult Sunday School Class

Outreach to the Community

· Expand Outreach to Community Young People

· Explore Additional Ways to Minister to Single Parent Families

· Increase Visibility at the Spencer Picnic

Stewardship

· Complete the Nursery

· Replace the Door from the Fellowship Hall to the Dumpster

· Purchase a Sound System for the Church

2012 and Beyond Proposed Initiatives

Stewardship

· Begin a Capital Campaign for Church and NSCA

· Begin an Endowment Campaign

· Purchase a Sound System for NSCA

Spiritual Growth And Commitment

· Expand the Biblical Counseling Ministry

· Expand the Opportunities and Resources for Spiritual Growth

· Offer Retreat Opportunities

Outreach to the Community

· Explore a Summer Sports or Other Summer Camp

· Host Christian Music and Other Events

· Offer a Class on Biblical Principles of Finance