HOLY CROSS VISION – STRUCTURE TEAMS Partnership Teams - Responsible for coordinating individual aspects / elements of our Vision
- Establishes own charter / purpose per Partnership in alignment with our Vision
- Examples: Lutheran Children & Family Services, School, Food Pantry, Family Forward, SOCKs
- Plans Mental Health forums, Kids’ Night Out, etc.
- Subsumes the activities currently led by the Serve Team
- Acts as Liaisons between Holy Cross and our community partners (Minimum of two members per team)
STANDING TEAMS Vision Team - This team is made up of a few leaders (including the Pastor) who act as the Vision advisory board and drive the overall plan
- Meets as needed to advise, guide, and monitor Holy Cross’ activities for consistency with the Vision
- Collaborates with other ELCA Churches / Ministries and Interfaith opportunities
- Meets quarterly (at minimum) with the Holy Cross Council to provide a status report, including recent activities, near-term plans, and longer-term plans
- Engages in Grant writing to help with areas of need
Discipleship Team - Responsible for identifying and growing disciples as the Vision grows with our community partners through our Partnership Teams
- Trains and equips leaders as Disciples for the work in the greater community
Promotion / Calendar Team - Responsible for communication of upcoming activities, messages from the pulpit, social media, church “blasts” and follow-up stories
- Gathers info from Partnership Teams to educate Congregation on needs/issues
- Coordinates with the Partnership Teams and the Vision Team
Safe Church Team - Monitors safety precautions and manages background checks as a Safe Church
- Responsible for facilitating HR issues and getting authorities involved (if needed)
- Holy Cross Village Team
- Responsible for fostering the use of the Holy Cross physical facilities with our community partners
- Responsible for developing common areas of interest with these community partners (especially New Song and Woori Korean Presbyterian Churches)
- Monitors safe use of our physical facilities
Prayer & Visitation Team - Acts as key prayer warriors
- Responsible for establishing an environment of prayer and spirituality as the Vision spreads
- Some members participate in visits in the Holy Cross Community / those who cannot get out
- Prepare prayers for Vision and Partnership events
- Develop other outreach and in-reach programs (e.g., letter writing, meals)
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