Asbury UM's Strategic Goals

Attract and Grow a Vibrant Multi-Generational Church that is Inviting, Engaging, and Spiritually Rewarding.

Obj 1.1   Create an upbeat and friendly worship experience for all ages.

Obj 1.2  Continue to create a welcoming atmosphere for newcomers and congregants.

Obj 1.3   Develop a long-term plan to attract people (ages 1-100+) and families.

Obj 1.4   Create a marketing and promotions environment for all Asbury programs and events.

Spiritually Develop and Connect the Current and Future Needs of a Multi-Generational Church.

Obj 2.1  Develop and sustain a vibrant educational program to include Bible Study, Sunday School, and Youth Programs.

Obj 2.2  Continue to grow programs, events, and groups to connect and spiritually develop our members.

Obj 2.3  Provide opportunities and programming that tap into the needs of younger adults and families.

Obj 2.4  Minister to all congregants who can no longer attend church, e.g. homebound, those in extended care facilities, assisted living homes, hospitals, etc.

Serve God Through Asbury Missions (Both Local and Global).

Obj 3.1  Enhance Missions to support specific, designated organizations and groups (global and local).

Obj 3.2  Plan and execute a series of local community-based Missions projects while engaging the entire congregation to support those projects.

Promote a Proactive Approach by Being Efficient and Effective Stewards of Financial and Human Resources.

Obj 4.1   Develop and executive a budget which maximizes support to critical programs providing spiritual support and development to our congregation.

Obj 4.2  Develop leaders and staff to be energetic, open, supportive of one another, and focused on a willingness to grow the church vision.

Maintain and Update Asbury United Methodist Church Facilities to Support Current and Future Ministries.

Obj 5.1   Develop and implement a 1-3 year plan to revitalize and upgrade Asbury’s buildings and grounds to attract new members and be supportive of new ministries and programs.

Obj 5.2  Invigorate the Capital Campaign Fund into a dynamic, long-term plan and use the funds for critical infrastructure, repairs, and upgrades in order to fulfill Asbury’s vision.