Woodmont Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

A Vision for Woodmont Christian Church

Woodmont is a landmark church in the community and among the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). We act as both a beacon (Matt. 5:14-16) and a bridge (I Cor. 12:13) to a new life together in Jesus Christ.

To accomplish this, we seek to move from:

  • Less “church” to more “Jesus” (deepening spirituality)
  • Less “confusion” to more “connection” (stronger communication)
  • Less “meetings” to more “ministry” (streamlined structure)

1) Less “church” and more Jesus

  • Deepening the committed core of members with a Christ-focused faith approach
  • Consistently excellent worship -- pulpit work that touches head and heart
  • Move from being a church with small groups to a church of small groups
  • Continual track of leadership developmentIntentionally creating all-church events to continue the connection of a larger community
  • Serious focus on spiritual practices
  • Hands-on lay ministry
  • Living the vision—worshipful work

2) Less confusion and more connection

  • Create standing communications committee to provide touch point, process and liaison to staff
  • Create consistency and integration of message and media for both internal and external audiences
  • Update data management tools and processes
  • Update visual identity package
  • Consider new signage
  • Overhaul Web site (both design and content)

3)Less meeting and more ministry

  • Reduce Board size to 12 (including six at-large members)
  • Implement staggered two-year terms for Board members
  • Senior Pastor empowered for Ministry, Mission, Staff decisions
  • Consolidate Divisions into 4 Ministry teams: Connect  -  Resource  - Equip  - Worship
  • Current size of Elders and Deacons remain the same