OUR JOURNEY
The members of the group challenged themselves with several historical perspectives and cultural realities. Extensive presentations were made on the history of the Central California Conference, the “DNA” of Central as an organization, and current cultural trends.
From there, the team brainstormed, grappled with and voted on various concepts that led to a clear and succinct vision and mission statement and a comprehensive set of core values. Finally, the team distilled dozens of ideas down to seven strategic goals that will focus the work of the conference over the next few years. The entire process was immersed in prayer and Scripture as multiple seasons of prayer and spiritual anchor points dotted each day’s agenda.
Finally, the results of the strategic planning work were shared with all Central pastors and educators during a historic summit in early 2015, resulting in further feedback on the direction of the strategic plan.
Now comes the most exciting part: implementing our strategic plan throughout the Central California Conference, telling the stories of effective impact and celebrating each life given to Jesus.
Together we can make a significant difference.
One life at a time.
VISION
the destination we’re persuing
REFLECTING CHRIST. TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES.
MISSION
how we’re going to get there
EMPOWERING EVERY PERSON TO BE A DISCIPLE OF JESUS CHRIST AND A CENTER OF INFLUENCE FOR THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.
BIBLICAL AUTHORITY
COMMITTING TO UNDERSTAND, EMBRACE AND APPLY THE WILL OF GOD AS FOUND IN SCRIPTURE
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Psalms 119:105
“The Holy Scriptures are to be accepted as an authoritative, infallible revelation of His will. They are the standard of character, the revealer of doctrines, and the test of experience.” {GC vii}
PRAYER
BATHING EVERY INDIVIDUAL, LEADER, PROCESS, GOAL, AND DECISION IN TRANSFORMATIONAL AND INTIMATE PRAYER.
“The prayer of the contrite heart unlocks the treasure house of supplies, and lays hold of omnipotent power.”
The Signs of the Times, June 18, 1896
SERVICE
SERVING AND MEETING THE TANGIBLE NEEDS OF ALL PEOPLE WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES TO WHICH WE BELONG.
“What benevolence, what compassion, what tender sympathy, Jesus has manifested toward suffering humanity! The heart that beats in unison with His great heart of infinite love will give sympathy to every needy soul, and will make it manifest that he has the mind of Christ.”
The Review and Herald, October 16, 1894. {MTC 129.1}
SOUL-WINNING
CONNECTING ALL PEOPLE TO THE GOSPEL MESSAGE OF JESUS CHRIST AND TO HIS PERSONAL INVITATION.
“There is no greater bliss on this side of heaven than in winning souls to Christ.” {Ev 333.3}
And He said to them, “follow me and I will make you fishers of men.” Matthew 4:19
DEPENDENCE
LEANING ON THE WISDOM AND THE GRACE OF GOD FOR EVERY ASPECT OF LIFE AND LEANING ON EACH OTHER ALONG OUR SPIRITUAL JOURNEY.
“I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing.”
John 15:15
INNOVATION
USING OUR RESOURCES IN THE MOST EFFECTIVE AND CREATIVE WAYS FOR ENLARGING THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.
“I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some.” 1 Corinthians 9:22
DIVERSITY
EMBRACING, CELEBRATING AND EMPOWERING THE MULTIFACETED FAMILY OF GOD BY RECOGNIZING AND RESPECTING THE VALUE OF EVERY INDIVIDUAL, CREATED AND CALLED BY GOD FOR A UNIQUE PURPOSE.
“Even so the body is not made up of one part but of many…. Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.”
1 Corinthians 12:13, 27
GROWTH
CALLING ALL PEOPLE INTO A DEEPER RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD THROUGH VIBRANT CHURCHES, EXCELLENT SCHOOLS, AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS.
“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” Matthew 28:18-20
INTEGRITY
CONDUCTING EVERY ASPECT OF LIFE AND MINISTRY WITH HONESTY, TRANSPARENCY AND A SPIRIT OF EXCELLENCE.
“Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.” Proverbs 10:9
“Firm integrity shines forth as gold amid the dross.” {CG 152.4}
ALIGNMENT
REMAINING UNIFIED AND UNITED IN OUR GOD-GIVEN PURPOSE AND ALIGNED WITH THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITIES AND THE WORLD AROUND US.
“Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.” Proverbs 10:9
“Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.” 2 Corinthians 13:11
CORE VALUES
our essential convictions
click each core value
STRATEGIC GOALS
what we aim to achieve