> Camp Emmaus near Menahga, MN
PATHWAYS LAUNCHES STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS
PLEASE JOIN US!
Please join us for one of our four “STRATEGIC VISION-TO-ACTION EVENTS.” We find ourselves at some critical crossroads concerning the future of our camping ministries. Your input is vital! Your engagement in this process is crucial to the establishment of a solid strategic plan for PATHWAYS' future!
In order to accommodate as many Pathway stakeholders as possible (Emmaus, Minne-Wa-Kan and Lake of the Woods Camps) we are scheduling four identical events throughout the area:
• January 10…Calvary Lutheran Church, Bemidji, MN, 10AM-4PM
• January 17…Trinity Lutheran Church, Crookston, MN, 10AM-4PM
• January 24…Lake of the Woods Bible Camp, Baudette, MN, 10AM-4PM
• January 31…Trinity Lutheran Church, Moorhead, MN, 10AM-4PM
Each event will be run in a similar manner. We have hired the consulting services of Blair Anderson of Kairos and Associates, St. Paul, MN. He will be leading us through a process of:
• Strategic Listening (what are the stories and traditions of each of the three camps?)
• Taking inventory of our celebrations…our strengths
• Taking inventory of our concerns…those things which will keep us from moving forward
• Taking inventory of our hopes, dreams and aspirations for ‘missional camping ministry’…casting visions for the future ministry to children, youth, singles, adults, and seniors through effective camping ministries
• Identifying 7-9 strategic initiatives which will serve as ‘trajectories’ for the writing of a strategic plan for Pathways.
Each of the four events will begin with a continental breakfast at 9:30AM. Refreshments and noon lunch will also be served free of charge.
Your input is valued! Your participation will make a difference!
You can register by sending an
e-mail to Paul Hanson or by calling Pathways at 218-751-4208.
FUTURE STEPS:
February 8-21………Major survey of 500 stakeholders (campers, pastors, youth directors, representatives from all member congregations).
February 28-March 1…Leadership summit (a bringing-together of reps from all four 'Strategic Vision-to-Action Events' to further develop the plan).
Early Spring 2009…Specially called board meeting to approve the strategic plan.
