Vision 2012
Saint John's Lutheran Church in Knoxville began a visioning process in April of 2006 to reflect upon the 2007 Strategic Plan accomplishments and to prayerfully discern ministry opportunities for the next five years. The Vision Team that led this process includes: Neil Fischer, Don Shell, Angie Hamstead, David and Jessica Bocangel, Pat Richardson, Owen Peterson, Dan Lee, Charles Robinette, Pastor Steve Misenheimer and Pastor Amy Figg.
The four-step visioning process involved an initial survey, seven follow-up "Easter Vision" forums for congregational dialogue, a Leadership Forum for goal development, and a Believing, Belonging, Becoming Capital Campaign team that introduced the goals of a three year emphasis as benevolence, property purchase and development, building acquisition, ministry program growth and staff expansion.
Vision 2012 seeks to communicate the clear call of Christ to faithful discipleship and the transformation of our ministry campus. Once adopted, Vision 2012 replaces the Congregational Mission Statement adopted in the 1997 Strategic Plan, restates the vision, and identifies the ministry goals for Saint John's Lutheran Church over the next five years. This is a plan that will grow and mature over time through the prayerful discernment of this faith community. Vision 2012 also introduces a new model for ministry organization and management based on the eight quality characteristics of a growing, healthy congregation as identified by Natural Church Development. Leadership Teams, ministry teams and small groups will identify specific objectives, initiatives, and activity priorities that will lead to deepening relationships and making disciples.
Vision 2012 Overview