Friday, October 16, 2009

St. Matthew in Appleton

Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Why Do Doctrinal Pussycats Betray Their Own Synods...":

Don't forget St. Matthew in Appleton. It has been transformed in recent years from a solidly confessional church to a wretched den of church growth gimmicks. The result: probably a 40-50% decline in membership and the closing of a school that had served the congregation for 50 years. Their website, poorly designed as it is, screams church growth once you start digging into it. I was a member of this church for 27 years--no more.

http://sites.google.com/a/stmatthewlutheran.com/home/home 

Vision Summary

[GJ - Note to Mequon grads - left click is your friend]

Vision 2014: A family rooted in, growing through and living for Jesus.
2014 Goal
2014 Progress
60% of membership in Discipleship
_Started_
Two online Bible studies
Not Started
One large (25-75 ppl) study group during week
Not Started
Five informal groups (2-10 ppl) during the week
Not Started
Two large (25-75 ppl) Sunday Bible Studies
_Started_
Six small (10-25 ppl) study groups during the week
_Started_
80% of members in PLACE
Not Started
Partnering with other WELS churches
Not Started
All sermons have learning aid
_Started_
Continuing education for staff
Not Started
Monthly leadership training
Not Started
80% of members attending
_Started_
20% more members involved
Not Started
Weekly traditional & blended styles
_Started_
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2014 Initiative:
2014 Progress
1. Communicate Vision
_Started_
2. Goverance
___Half Way_
3a. Discipleship: Inactives
Not Started
3b. Discipleship: The Underground
_Started_
3c. Discipleship
Not Started
4. PLACE
Not Started
5. Worship
Not Started
6a. Outreach
_Started_
6b. Outreach: Mission Partner selected
_________Done!
7a. Facility: Parking Lot
______Almost_
7b. Facility: Accomodating Plans
_Started_
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Heart in Focus

posted ‎‎Sep 25, 2009 11:34 AM‎‎ by Ruddat, Jon
HEART IN FOCUS provides an opportunity for individuals and couples to grow in their relationship with God and guide them through wise financial choices. The session addresses practical financial topics such as recognizing income and blessings, wise saving and investing, careful spending, eliminating debt and new approaches to financial choices. A session will be held Saturday, October 10th at Eternal Love in Appleton from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Snacks and lunch will be provided. Workbook cost is $20 payable on the day of the session. Contact seminar leader, Robert Fischer, at 920-560-5107 or Rfischer@fvlhs.org to reserve you seat. Reservations will close on Tuesday, October 6th.