INTERNAL USE ONLY
Annual Plan
“And also those to whom these [callings] were given, might have power to lay the foundation of this church, and to bring it forth out of obscurity, and out of darkness, the only true and living church upon the face of the whole earth, with which I, the Lord, am well pleased, speaking unto the church collectively and not individually.”
___________________________________
Government Outreach
Focus/Initiative 1
Identify the local government leaders and/or agencies on which to focus
Focus/Initiative 2
Establish one new relationship each quarter while continuing to support existing relationships
Focus/Initiative 3
Organize and execute two outreach events during the year that connect stake leaders, ward leaders, and members with their respective civic and/or community leaders
Interfaith Outreach
Focus/Initiative 1
Choose 1 or 2 faith organizations on which to focus
Focus/Initiative 2
Establish one new relationship each quarter while continuing to support existing relationships
Focus/Initiative 3
Organize and execute an outreach event during the year that connects stake leaders, ward leaders, and, where appropriate, youth with the respective faith organization
Service & Humanitarian Outreach
Focus/Initiative 1
Increase the number of projects listed on www.justserve.org
Focus/Initiative 2
Identify and “own” the relationship(s) with 2-3 organizations and be the point of contact for any project taking place within the stake
Focus/Initiative 3
Organize and execute one service project and one humanitarian project that align to the needs and/or direction of the Stake Council
Internal focus: to assist the Stake, EQ, and RS Presidencies in helping members 1) make, receive, and keep sacred covenants, 2) love, share, and invite others to come unto Christ, and 3) participate in the work of gathering scattered Israel.
External focus: to engage stake leaders and general members in initiatives and efforts involving community service, interfaith outreach, and government relations; to build bridges and establish personal relationships within the community and the coordinating council that will help position and highlight the Church’s humanitarian, welfare, and service efforts.
___________________________________
Guiding Principles
to align and execute our committee activity/outreach under the guidance and direction of the Stake President
to ask for and expect revelation as we counsel together to accomplish the Lord’s work, in His way, in our spheres of responsibility
to identify and focus on 2-3 outreach “pillars” (i.e. humanitarian, interfaith, government, disaster relief, etc.) throughout the year
to recognize that every activity has the potential to be an outreach activity if we choose to treat it that way