Building the Kingdom by Building Disciples ST. LUKE’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Revisiting the Vision That the believers of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church will reach as many people as possible in Central Florida introducing them to eternal life in Jesus Christ. Together we will nurture and guide our growth as Disciples, to be deployed in servant ministry to build the Kingdom of God.
In other words... We find our purpose in Building the Kingdom by Building Disciples
We asked ourselves... Using our core values of acceptance, hospitality, community, discipleship and service, how can we build the kingdom and build disciples in strategic ways over the next 5 years?
2011 Our vision and core values led us to what became our “4D Vision”.
The 5 Year “4D� Vision We will build the Kingdom and Build Disciples who will:
Speak Love Aloud by creating growth groups and events to erase prejudice by building connection with young adults, seniors, those with special needs, and other underrepresented communities by connecting our congregation through cluster groups and improved communication
The 5 Year “4D” Vision We will build the Kingdom and Build Disciples who will:
Turn the Church Inside Out by updating technology to offer online worship opportunities that encourage worshiping 3-4 times per month by recording worship to provide to small groups, shut-ins, and international partners by cultivating new worship opportunities that reflect the diversity of Central Florida and the Kingdom of God
The 5 Year “4D” Vision We will build the Kingdom and Build Disciples who will:
Dig In and Grow Deep As Disciples by expanding innovative Children’s and Student Ministries to increase attendance and decrease attrition by building a culture of student and adult growth groups that meet 2-3 times per month by creating smart classrooms to increase distance learning with seminaries, international partners, and online small groups
The 5 Year “4D� Vision We will build the Kingdom and Build Disciples who will:
Connect 4 Care by building a network of community cluster groups to provide opportunities for connection and care by broadening the ministries of healing and care to include recovery and counseling for specific populations
The 5 Year “4D” Vision We will build the Kingdom and Build Disciples who will:
Meet Jesus On the Road by identifying children’s needs in our community by engaging in family stabilization by training laity for the community transformation initiative and developing a habit of service
All leading to 5 year goals 25% increase in worship attendance on campus, online, or in the community 60% of worshipping population will be involved in cluster groups 75% of those in a cluster groups will be involved in a small group 100% of those in small groups will have a habit of serving in a strategic location
Facilities Optimization To accomplish our goals we must optimize our campus for growth and community opportunities.
Project Red Welcome/Gathering Space & Reconfigured Vehicular Drop-off
Project Red includes... creation of a central gathering space creation of a distinct, safe main entrance relocation of entry to children’s classrooms and childcare
Project Red allows everyone to... connect in a gathering space between all worship services and events grow while children learn in a secure environment access campus safely with eďŹƒcient traďŹƒc flow and a distinct, central entrance
Project Red must occur so that...
St. Luke’s will worship, connect, grow and commit to becoming dedicated disciples in a missionally focused church, serving in a strategic location to end poverty one family...one neighborhood at a time
Project Purple New Contemporary Worship Venue (600 seats), New Youth Center & Relocated Children’s
Project Purple includes... a true Contemporary Worship space with increased seating capacity that doubles as a performing arts venue a dedicated youth facility
Project Purple allows everyone to... worship in a permanent venue lowering weekly set up time and costs connect through music and performing arts grow through conferences and community events prepare to serve through new training opportunities
Project Purple must occur so that...
St. Luke’s will worship, connect, grow and commit to becoming dedicated disciples in a missionally focused church, serving in a strategic location to end poverty one family...one neighborhood at a time
Project Gold Existing Building Renovations and Repurposing of Building A, Building B, Attic and Fellowship Hall facilities
Project Gold includes... renovation of Fellowship Hall for music and arts suite with updated technology renovation of Building A and B to accommodate the needs and safety for growing children’s ministries & preschool renovation of the Attic into a large multipurpose room maximizing administrative oďŹƒce space
Project Gold allows everyone to... grow in their spiritual journey through advanced technology on campus or through distance learning connect to innovative ministries through multipurpose gathering spaces for 100+ people serve within additional volunteer workspace
Project Gold must occur so that...
St. Luke’s will worship, connect, grow and commit to becoming dedicated disciples in a missionally focused church, serving in a strategic location to end poverty one family...one neighborhood at a time
Project Blue Sanctuary Update
Project Blue includes... additional seating space necessary electrical, technical and audio/visual updates for outdated facilities improved sight lines for those worshiping on campus and online relocation of main entrance to allow connection through gathering space
Project Blue allows everyone to...
worship in a facility with updated technology that connects with worshipers beyond our campus meet our goal of 2500 people worshiping on campus or online through recorded or live streaming video
Project Blue must occur so that...
St. Luke’s will worship, connect, grow and commit to becoming dedicated disciples in a missionally focused church, serving in a strategic location to end poverty one family...one neighborhood at a time
Project Green Optimization of Coleman Memorial Gymnasium via expansion to include stage addition
Project Green includes... a multipurpose space for conferences, worship, and group activities permanent installation of technical equipment, cutting down on time and expense of weekly set up rehearsal space for praise teams or theatrical productions
Project Green allows everyone to... connect through conferences, large group gatherings or recreational activities grow and connect through theatrical performances for church-wide and community productions worship in innovative and exciting ways
Project Green must occur so that...
St. Luke’s will worship, connect, grow and commit to becoming dedicated disciples in a missionally focused church, serving in a strategic location to end poverty one family...one neighborhood at a time
Community Transformation Optimizing our own campus will better equip us to provide community support through our Community Transformation and Family Stabilization Initiatives.
When St. Lukers
100 Families will no longer live in poverty. People around the world will worship, connect, grow and serve at St. Luke’s and in their communities.
When St. Lukers
Our “4D Vision� becomes reality. We create a campus that exemplifies our core values of acceptance, hospitality, community, discipleship and service.
When St. Lukers We will accomplish our 5 year goals: • 2500 attending worship weekly • 1500 congregants meeting once a month online, on campus or in the community
•1200 or more students and adults meetings 2 times or more per month in spiritual growth groups
•1200 or more students and adults in the habit of serving •1000 new members who are committed to worshiping,
connecting, growing and serving at and through St. Luke’s
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