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As we conclude this school year, we give thanks for all of the support from parents, families, Faith Church members, and others who pray and support the ministry at Faith School and Touching Hearts.
It will come as no surprise that this unity was lifted up as a Powerful Practice, something that can be shared and emulated by other schools across our country. #OurFaithFamily
Faith has unity in ministry using a common vision and language
As one organization with three unique ministries, Faith uses a unified vision and language to operate as one. Faith held a Visioning Day in September 2019, inviting all the families from Faith Lutheran Church, Faith Lutheran School, and Touching Hearts Early Childhood Center. During Visioning Day, Faith's senior pastor, lay leaders, and principal led people in studying demographics and data about their church, school, and surrounding community. A unified vision for Faith's ministries emerged that included ministry to Northeast Lincoln and many of the single-parent families in the area. Following that Visioning Day, key leaders in Faith's ministry took those decisions into four verbs that serve as Faith's vision-Connect. Equip. Serve. Send.
All of Faith's stakeholders own the vision of Faith's ministries. The staff and leadership of the church, school, and early childhood center have all defined how they can work toward Faith's vision in their unique ministry areas. The vision is further reflected in the work of all staff and boards as they define their meetings around the key areas of their vision. This vision is also effectively communicated to students, congregants, and faculty and displayed in halls and classrooms.
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