In December 2023, the Presbytery of Arkansas entered into a relationship with Ministry Architects to help guide the presbytery through a strategic visioning process. The goal of this process is to establish a clear vision and structure that aligns with the current landscape and sets the stage for the presbytery’s continued growth and impact. Check out what has been accomplished thus far:
March 2024 – This assessment report was presented by Ministry Architects, lifting up assets, challenges, and recommendations for the presbytery to consider as it begins this important work to ensure effective ministry for the future.
April 2024 – Presbytery leadership gathered for a two-day vision summit facilitated by Ministry Architects at Ferncliffe to begin the strategic visioning process which resulted in drafts of a mission statement, core values and three year goals and one year benchmarks. Click Here to View June 2024 Vision Documents.
May 2024 – A Strategic Planning Leadership Team or SPLT began meeting to address the recommendations from the assessment report. This team will continue to be responsible for moving the work forward.
June 2024 – The vision documents were offered as a framework for the presbytery to use as part of its strategic plan to be confirmed at the October presbytery meeting.
August 2024 – A survey was created to help SPLT gain information and data that they need to do their work. One person from every church – pastor/CRE, clerk of session, administrator – should complete this survey as soon as possible.
September 2024 – The proposed Vision Documents, which include a new mission statement, 8 core values, and a starter list of revolving three-year goals, was sent out to the Presbytery. These documents will be included in the October Presbytery meeting’s consent agenda.
October 2024 – At the October Presbytery meeting, the new mission statement, 8 core values, and a starter list of revolving three-year goals were adopted.
