End-of-YearReflectionandVisionforthe
FutureofF.L.A.M.E.Inc.
Date:November15,2024
DearF.L.A.M.E.Inc.Pastors, Asweapproachtheendof2024,wewantto pauseandreflectonasuccessfulandfruitful year.Together,wehavedeepenedour fellowship,strengthenedoursupport networks,andhonedourleadershipskills throughacombinationofonsiteandonline gatherings.Yourcommitmenttogrowthand excellencehasbeeninspiring,andourshared dedicationtodevelopingleadersateverylevel withinourchurcheshasyieldedwonderful results.
CelebratingOurYearTogether
Thisyear,F.L.A.M.E.Inc.facilitatedmonthly gatherings,bothonsiteandonline,where pastorswereenrichedandequippedtobuild resilient,servant-heartedleaderswithintheir congregationsThesegatheringsservedas valuabletouchpoints,allowingustoconnect, sharewisdom,andgaininsightsintothe challengesandopportunitiesinministry Whilewedidnothostachurchwide convocationthisyear,weenjoyeda meaningfulandimpactfulpastor’sretreatin Williamsburg,VA.Thisretreatnotonlyoffered atimeofrefreshingbutalsoprovidedaforum forforward-thinkingdiscussionsaboutthe futureofourorganizationDuringourtime together,weaddressedtheevolvingneedsof ourministryandbegantochartanewcourse forFLAMEInc
Planningfor2025
Asweconclude2024,wearereachingouttogaugeyourlevelofinterestand commitmenttoF.L.A.M.E.Inc.gatheringsforthecomingyear.Thisinformation willallowustomakethoughtfulandeffectiveplansfor2025,ensuringthatour offeringsalignwiththeneedsandgoalsofourmembers
LookingAhead
Aswemoveinto2025,F.L.A.M.E.Inc.willfocusexclusivelyonpastorcenteredgatheringsdesignedtofosteradeepersenseofcommunityand sharedpurpose.Here’salookatourvisionfortheyearahead:
MonthlyGatheringsPrimarilyviaZoom–Ourregularmonthlymeetings willcontinuetooccur,largelyonline,foraccessibilityandconvenience.A fewin-persongatheringswillalsobescheduled,offeringusthechanceto connectface-to-face
FlexibleAccesstoResources–Pastorswillhavetheabilitytoviewsession informationonlineattheirconvenience.Eachsessionwillbeavailablefor viewingon-demand,allowingyoutochoosethetopicsandtimingsthat bestfityourscheduleandinterests
ExclusiveAccessforEngagedMembers–Tostreamlinecommunication, onlythoseexpressinganinterestinparticipatingwillreceiveupdatesand logincredentialsforourplatformSpeciallog-incredentialswillberequired toaccessmaterialsandjoinsessions,ensuringthatresourcesaretailoredto thoseactivelycommittedtothiscommunity.
ContinuedAccesstoBishopRiddick–Werecognizethevalueofpersonal mentorshipandguidanceBishopRiddickwillcontinuetobeavailablefor one-on-one,face-to-facesessionsforthosepastorsseekingadditional support,counsel,ormentorship.Thesesessionsofferauniqueopportunity forindividualguidancetailoredtoyourspecificneedsandchallenges, helpingyoutogrowasbothaleaderandaservantofyourcongregation
Detailsonschedulingandavailabilitywillbeprovidedaswemoveforward
MonthlyLeadershipTipsandChurchGrowthStrategies-Stayequipped andinspiredwithmonthlyleadershiptipsandchurchgrowthstrategies, delivereddirectlytoyouremailandtextmessageEachmonth,you'll receiveactionableinsightstailoredtosupportyourministry’sgrowthand strengthenyourleadershipimpact.Whetherit'sstrategicplanning, outreachideas,orguidanceonfosteringathrivingchurchcommunity, theseupdatesaredesignedtokeepyouinformed,engaged,andreadyto leadwithexcellence
AnnualandMonthlyMemberSupport
Theduescollectedbyourorganizationplayavitalroleinadvancingour missionandsustainingtheprogramsandresourcesthatbenefiteach member.Thesecontributionsgobeyondroutineexpenses theyfuelthe workthatkeepsusconnected,informed,andequippedtoserveeffectively Here’show:
SupportingtheMission:Aportionoftheduesdirectlyfundsinitiativesthat alignwithourcoremission,whetherthat'soutreach,ministryprograms,or developmenteffortsThisensuresweremainfocusedonourpurposeand thateachmember’scontributionactivelysupportsourcollectivegoals.
CoveringAdministrativeCosts:Efficientadministrationisessentialforany thrivingorganizationDueshelpcoveroperationalcosts,suchasstaffing, technology,andofficeresources,thatkeepusorganizedandableto communicateseamlesslywithourmembers.Thisallowsfortimelyupdates, information-sharing,andcontinuoussupportforeachofyouinyourwork andministry
ProvidingEducationalResourcesandInformation:Duesenableusto developandsharevaluableresources,fromnewsletterstoleadershiptips, research,andchurchgrowthstrategiesThisinformationiscreatedand distributedtoempowermemberswithknowledgeandtoolsthatsupport effectiveministryandleadership.
FundingGatheringsandEvents:Duesalsohelpoffsetthecostsassociated within-personandvirtualgatherings,suchasconferences,training workshops,andspecialevents.Thesegatheringsarekeyforfostering fellowship,professionaldevelopment,andcollectiveworship,allowing memberstoconnect,learn,andgrowtogether.
Throughdues,weareabletoprovideconsistentvalue,maintainstrong supportsystems,andensurethesustainabilityofourorganization.Everydollar contributestoalargerimpact,empoweringeachofustoworkeffectively withinourcommunitiesandministries.
AnnualDuesare$600andaretobepaidbyMarch30,2025
MonthlyDuesare$50permonth,andaretobeelectronicallydeductedat yourspecifieddatebeginningJanuary2025.
PleaserespondtothiscommunicationbyDecember20,2024ontheattached formindicatingyourinterestincontinuingwithFLAMEIncforthenew year.Yourfeedbackwillhelpusmakeinformeddecisionsaboutour gatherings,resources,andonlineplatformaccess.
Wethankyouforyourdedicationandenthusiasmthroughoutthispastyear andlookforwardtothemeaningfulworkthatliesahead.
WithAppreciationandAnticipation,
BishopDwightS.Riddick,Sr.D.Min.
PresidingPrelate
F.L.A.M.E.Inc.
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