We must create / preserve unity through effective communication.

Champion: Lisandra Brink

Goal 1:
Investigate, develop and implement a comprehensive 2 way communications
improvement plan by YE 2011.

Goals 2:
A comprehensive GPS Communication Plan is fully developed by March 1, 2011
and fully implemented by May 15, 2011.

Goal 3:
A church wide small group study on forgiveness and unity in Christ is
completed by November 1, 2011 with at least 50% of the average worship
attendance actively participating.

Goal 4:
Conduct three church-wide studies per year

Action Step 1: Establish a
Communication Team to explore all areas of church communication and
determine a path forward to meet the mission and vision of the church.

Deliverable:
Communication plan completely implemented.

Owner:
Lisandra Brink

Target Date:
June 1, 2011

Project plan in place? Yes__
No__

Progress Report:

• The congregation was surveyed on March 20^th
  regarding the communication needs of the church and volunteers were asked
  for at this service and the previous March 6^th GPS Celebration
  Sunday.

Action Step 2: Communicate
the GPS results during the March 6^th Generosity celebration.

Deliverable:
Celebration completed

Owner:
Walter/Kathy Denton

Target Date:
March 6, 2011

(Project plan in place? Yes__ No__)

Progress Report:

• Completed with much fun and success by
  handing the baton off form the GPS Team Leaders to the Ad Council Chair
  and the Top Ministry Priority Champions. Everyone was invited to sign up
  to be a part of one of the 4 TMP’s.

Action Step 3: Provide
worship service time to re-energize, focus and educate or champion the way
ahead for the top ministry focus areas at least monthly.

Deliverable:
Monthly worship focus on Top Ministry Priorities scheduled and completed.

Owners:
Rick Brink

Target Date:
June, 2011 & quarterly thereafter

(Project plan in place? Yes__ No__)

Progress Report:

• Twice a month we will highlight a Top
  Ministry Priority and/or Church Committee function to promote the GPS
  progress and the structure of the church.

Action Step 4: Investigate,
develop and implement a comprehensive 2 way communications improvement plan.

Deliverable:
Communication improvement plan completely implemented.

Owners:
Communication Team

Target Date:
Dec. 31, 2011

(Project plan in place? Yes__ No__)

Progress Report:

• The first Communication Team meeting was
  held Thursday, April 7 and the team discussed the various methods of
  communication currently being used in conjunction with the survey
  information. The methods discussed were:
  • The Bulletin
  • The SonTimes
  • The WebSite
  • Mass Media
  • Social Media
• New methods discussed were:
  • Shiloh Guidebook: Lead- Denise Augestine The Guidebook would
    contain information that would be of particular interest to visitors,
    new members, including church maps, contact information, ministry areas,
    etc.
  • Video: This was a function previously completed by Julie Zdenek
    that was used very effectively. We would like to recruit people that
    have giftedness in video editing.
  • Bulletin board: We would like to make better use of the
    Gathering Area by proving a central location with info, perhaps a
    bulletin board. This will require more discussion with the Hospitality
    TMP and Trustees.
• The second Communication Team meeting was
  held Monday April 18. The meeting was primarily dedicated to the
  organization of the webpage. It was decided that the website would be
  rolled out in two phases. Phase 1 is being set up for GPS organizational
  purposes . We are collecting information from each of the 4 TMP’s and
  organizing all the ministries of the church under one of the TMP’s. Phase
  2 will involve replacing our current website with a modification of the
  Phase 1 website.  A sub-committee has been established that includes Wally
  Kassebaum as the team lead, John Coats, Terry Callahan, and CJ Dulaney.
  The website team will work on the site design and present to the
  Communication team on May 2.