Guided by God’s benevolent grace and the spirit of the Lutheran tradition, Trinity is:
Vision 1. A growing church grounded in worship that is inspirational, thematic and varied.
Goal 1: Ten percent increase in attendance each year 2002-2007. By 2006 have 180 at each main service and 50 at a new third service.
Goal 2: At each service have either choir, chorale or instrumental group by 2002.
Goal 3: Incorporate national and global issues and leaders in worship at least quarterly.
Vision 2 .A faith community focusing on discipleship (being or developing disciples of Christ) and empowering everyone to have a ministry.
Goal 1: Develop a structure to integrate new members into the life of the church and retain at least 80% of new members and keep them active, as measured over five years.
Goal 2: Develop a strategy that helps our members identify their spiritual gifts and enables them to use their gifts in ministry with joy and thanksgiving.
Goal 3: Develop a discipleship training program to include at least 10% of the membership for each of the next five years. (To help people feel the Spirit of God growing within them and encourage them to disciple one another and glorify God.)
Vision 3. A church, which has developed the resources (human and financial) to implement programs of service to the worshiping community and to the greater community.
Goal 1: On average, TLC members, as a body, contribute 1.5% of their income to the church. Our goal is to raise this number to 3.5% by 2006.
Goal 2: Increase the number of volunteers participating in the life of the church by 5% annually, creating a database to maintain, monitor and enhance volunteer participation.
Goal 3: Maintain and refurbish the church property to meet the vision and mission of the congregation.
Vision 4. A fellowship that is warm and welcoming to all.
Goal 1: A congregation organized so every person is included in a circle of care, concern and contact (fellowship) that fosters and develops friendships by 2007.
Goal 2: Develop six new small groups by 2003 to accomplish warm and close friendships. (Four aspects of a “small group” are prayer, scripture, action and relationships).
Goal 3: By 2002 no member or visitor will arrive or leave church without being identified and welcomed.
Goal 4: Develop strategies to increase interaction between all generations present in the church.
Vision 5. A church that encourages life-long education in the faith.
Goal 1: Develop and implement at least six new and varied (in time, place and theme) offerings that encourage members to grow in theological understanding and to find the relevance of Christianity to the 21st Century and to their lives.
Goal 2: Review and re-develop a Christian educational program for children, youth and adults.
Vision 6. A church with a visible public presence in the community, known for addressing issues of social justice and ecumenism.
Goal 1: Participate cooperatively addressing problems locally, nationally and globally by 2003.
Goal 2: Establish a Campus Ministry presence at The University of Akron by 2007.
Goal 3: Form closer ties with our covenant partner church Wesley Temple A.M.E. Zion by 2003.
Goal 4: Development of interdenominational fellowship of downtown churches by 2005.
Goal 5: Continue to share and expand Trinity’s music ministry in the community.
Goal 6: Explore ways to affirm and participate in the covenant relationships established by the ELCA and the Northeastern Ohio Synod.
