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113665-291465Mission Study Report2012First Presbyterian Church of Maumee200 East Broadway StreetMaumee, OH 43537Phone: 419-725-9061Fax: 419-725-9064IntroductionTimes of transition between installed pastors in a church provide a rich opportunity to assess where a church has been, where it is, and where it believes God is leading it. First Presbyterian Church of Maumee’s most recent Mission Study Report was written in 2009 when Rev. Conley Zomermaand was the interim pastor. A select committee including Pastor Z worked over a period of two years to create the report, which was passed along to the newly elected PNC.This report was the first step in the search process, which brought Rev. Clint Tolbert to First Presbyterian Church of Maumee in October of 2010.Now, in fall of 2012, the church is currently in search of an associate pastor to work alongside Pastor Clint, the Staff, Session, Deacons and the Congregation in furthering our vision of Connecting Church and Community.Since the 2009 report was recently written, Presbytery approved the updating of this report rather than starting from the beginning.The APNC team has been working for two months to research and update this document. It is their intention that it is an accurate presentation of the history and the present nature of First Presbyterian Church of Maumee, as well as a vision of the congregation’s hopes for its future. The intent is that this Mission Study Report of 2012 will inform and guide them in the important work they are about to undertake in a timely and Godly manner. APNC TeamCo-Chairperson:Bob EngwertCo-Chairperson:Judy Harbaugh Secretary:Elaine ParrishTech:Rebecca GravesGinny McCookGlenn MeerdinkKeith RobertsKristina KeelerSteve WachaAn Historic Overview of First Presbyterian MaumeeFirst Presbyterian Church of Maumee was founded in 1820 by 11 charter members. Reverend John Monteith came on horseback from Detroit to form a new church at Orleans of the North, a small settlement on the south side of the Maumee River at the foot of the rapids. Two other Presbyterian ministers came long distances to assist him in organization and the installation of officers. For about a decade after that there was no regular pastor and services were held in the homes of members and later in a schoolhouse. In 1826, the church began its program of Children’s Christian Education. A small frame church was constructed for the 27 members in 1837. Membership continued to increase with the opening of the Miami and Erie Canal in 1843, bringing boats and business to Maumee and Perrysburg with docks and warehouses lining the riverbanks. This membership increase was short lived as most of the business moved to the rival city of Toledo when the county seat was relocated there in 1852. During the Civil War, young men in the community were among the early volunteers to help preserve the Union. Members of this church asked their pastor to compose a resolution on the subject. He held that “…slavery was an outrage on humanity.” With the turn of the century, First Presbyterian Church saw many changes, one being the building of a manse next door to the church in 1910. With the outbreak of WWI, the affairs of the church began to deteriorate. Membership dwindled; young men had gone to war, and the pastor himself resigned to become a Navy Chaplain. The building became sadly in need of repair and support was required from the Presbytery. In 1920, an energetic minister accepted the challenge to try to save the historic church. Under his leadership, the choir flourished, the building was refurbished and enlarged and membership grew. The new organ was installed and paid for entirely by the Ladies Aid. WWII and the Korean War saw many of our congregation called to active duty including the pastor serving as chaplain in the US Army. Postwar, First Presbyterian Maumee continued to grow as the population of the Maumee area grew. In 1950, an adjacent house at the rear of the church was acquired to provide classrooms for Sunday School and a large room for social meetings. An assistant pastor was appointed for the first time in 1957. Another first was the election of two women to Session in 1958. Church membership approached 1,000 by 1960, a new Sanctuary dedicated in May 1969 and six months later a new organ was dedicated at a special service. The original Sanctuary became the Chapel. A gift was received for maintenance of the Chapel making possible extensive renovations and creation of the Canfield room in the basement.A capital campaign in 2003 provided funds for four major priorities of commitment to the church: traditional worship and music, our heritage, provision for a contemporary style of worship, and mission. In the Sanctuary, major acoustical improvements were made and the organ was expanded to its full capacity of 2,100 pipes. The Chapel was given many more years of service with a new metal roof, siding, and carpeting all in keeping with the original design of the building. Fellowship Hall was remodeled and a new contemporary worship service, “The Edge,” was launched. A full tithe was taken from the campaign and devoted to mission projects, one being the first of seven builds for Habitat for Humanity.In 2007, First Presbyterian Church received a substantial, unrestricted bequest that exceeded $5 million. This gift has allowed the church to pursue new opportunities in ministry. Beginning in December 2011, the church underwent major renovations to create a more welcoming, accessible and hospitable campus. This project was made possible by another major capital campaign that supported the renovations, a tithe for mission, and an intentional focus on building the Endowment Fund for future ministries and generations.Clinton W. Tolbert was installed in October 2010 as First Presbyterian Church’s 52nd pastor.In addition to the knowledge of our physical history, the real work of First Presbyterian Church has been the changing of peoples’ lives – things that were not written down and not easily quantified. The mission study is an important reminder to the congregation of its rich history, cherished members who had the vision to carry on in God’s name when it was difficult to do so, and to trust that God will be faithful in the future. The church continues its history of connecting people with Christ by inviting the community to worship and serve God in a variety of ways.First Presbyterian Maumee Vision Statement “Connecting Christ and Community”Exalting GodEmpowering PeopleEmbracing Our WorldThrough:EvangelismWe create congregational and individual opportunities for the community to meet Jesus Christ (Matthew 28: 16-20)Worship We glorify and honor God’s majesty and worth in a variety of worship styles and settings (Psalm 138:5)Fellowship We enfold one another fully into a caring, Christ-like, Spirit-led fellowship (1 John 3:16)DiscipleshipWe encourage each other to grow in faith, knowledge, and love for God and others, and follow Jesus in our daily walk (Acts 2:42)Mission and Outreach We empower participants to give themselves away for Jesus in the church, community, and world (2 Timothy 2:21)Age DistributionUnder 25:7526-45:7746-55: 6656-65:67Over 65: 154Congregational DemographicsAverage Worship AttendanceChapel: 22Edge:112Sanctuary:100Membership as of 2011Active: 439Inactive: 287Baptized:_+_79Total: 805Other:White: 99+%Other: <1% Females: 245Males: 194Changes in 2011:Gains:23Losses:56Baptisms:1(child)Total Worship AttendanceTotal Membership311277029845-46164529845Total Gains/Losses1318260-635 First Presbyterian Core BeliefsCurrently the Presbyterian Church, both nationally and locally, wrestles with a diversity of belief that threatens to divide the church. The Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) points to the Holy Scripture as the book that establishes the foundation for our faith. It also points to the Book of Confessions as the primary tool used by our Church to interpret Holy Scripture for our life today. While continuing to uphold these two books as the sources for understanding our faith, the Session of First Presbyterian Church of Maumee believes it is helpful to hold up from the Scriptures and Confessions a few core belies around which we will call our congregation to unified faith and mission.It is not assumed that the statements outlined below sufficiently describe our faith. Certainly, there are many other concepts of faith presented in Holy Scriptures and the Book of Confessions that are worthy of our study and devotion. However, it is hoped that the following statements might be received by the whole of our congregation and used as a point for unity in the midst of our diversity. Brother and sisters in Christ may have differing views on many concepts of faith, but if we can agree on the major concepts outlined below, the Session contends that this nucleus of faith sufficiently lays a foundation on which our church can accomplish the mission of Christ in the world together.“God”God, taking the form of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; is three yet One. The Holy Trinity is a mystery that has yet to be fully understood. Scripture teaches, “God is love” therefore, we understand love to be the defining characteristic of the Trinity. In love, the Father created all that is, has been, and ever will be. In love, God the Son took the form of a person and paid the penalty for the sin of humankind by dying on the cross for our salvation. In love, God the Spirit resides in the heart of God’s people and empowers us to live the Christian life.“The Bible” The Bible is the special revelation of God, which was inspired by the Holy Spirit in order that people might come into the knowledge, and love of God. These inspired words are given to not only reveal God’s love, but also transform God’s people into loving disciples in the world. The words of the Bible were written in various literary fashions, by imperfect men of different cultures and languages. Therefore, it is imperative that God’s church utilizes all the resources of scholarship in order to interpret the meaning of God’s Word for the church today. We believe that the Bible is trustworthy, reliably leading this church to the understandings affirmed in this document.“Humanity”In the beginning, people were created by God with pure hearts and free will, but we rebelled against the loving rule of God. This rebellion of the first man and woman distorted the image of God within all people and subjects us to the divine penalty of physical and spiritual death. The inability of God’s people to obey the Old Testament law revealed humanity’s sinful nature. Still today, we confess that a desire to rule our own lives continues to threaten our relationship with God. We make choices in disobedience to our loving God and without Christ are subject to a separation from God for eternity. Without the grace of God, humanity is lost. We are a people in desperate need of a Savior! Jesus Christ is Our Savior and Lord!“Salvation”Given as a gift of grace by God the Father, through Christ Jesus, salvation is the reunion of people with their Creator. Crucified on a cross, Jesus offered himself as our substitute, bearing the penalty of death for our sin. Rising from the grave, Christ conquered death, offering the promise of eternal life and establishing God’s Kingdom on earth. Salvation cannot be earned, only received by choosing to accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Having received this gift of grace, the Holy Spirit enters into our lives declaring us holy and righteous in God’s sight. The Holy Spirit kindles within us the desire to follow Jesus and uses us to build God’s Kingdom. As we wait for the return of Jesus our king, we seek to become more like him. “The Sacraments”The Sacraments are holy ordinances given by Christ to his church as visible signs of God’s love and grace. As holy mysteries, the sacraments are means by which Christ remains present with his people until his return. Jesus instituted the observance of two sacraments, Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. Baptism is the sign of the New Covenant instituted by Christ, symbolizing his washing away of our sin. In the midst of worship, baptism celebrates a person’s joyful entrance into the community of faith. We baptize children as a testimony that they are children of the Covenant, expecting that one day baptized children will confirm their faith on their own. Because baptism is not essential for salvation, but rather, a sign of Christ’s cleansing, baptism can be delayed until a person makes his or her own profession of faith. The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper is a regular and ongoing practice, given to “feed” the church with the presence of Christ. Bread and juice are offered as a way to remember the sacrificial love of God and they become for us a means of grace. Although Baptism is a Sacrament, which is experienced only once, the Lord’s Supper is to be received regularly, with reverence. All persons who are followers of Jesus Christ are invited to receive the Lord’s Supper.“The Church”The Church universal is the body of Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit and made up of God’s followers from every “tribe, tongue and nation.” Jesus is Lord and head of the church and the church is committed to following His will. The great mission of the church is to make disciples of all nations. As a part of Christ’s church since 1820, our congregation’s primary purpose has been to live as a testimony of God’s love to our community and world. Each member of our church is endowed by the Holy Spirit with gifts of ministry and is responsible to steward those gifts for the benefit of all.“Conclusion”Finally, we lift up to our church some of Jesus’ last words given to accomplish this great mission:“Love one another as I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know you are my disciples, if you love one another”(John 13:34-35)Governing Groups of First Presbyterian Church of MaumeeOur Session and Board of Deacons are composed of church members who are selected by the Nominating Committee and voted on by the congregation. They are elected in staggered terms and are generally representative of the population of the congregation and all three Sunday services. Session:The Session is comprised of eighteen installed ruling elders and the installed pastoral leadership of the congregation. The Session is responsible for the mission and government of the church, and is the final authority in all matters related to the congregation that are not specifically extended to the pastor(s) in the area of worship planning and leadership. The Session is presently served by five ministry commissions, four support committees, and a planning team that seeks to coordinate the work of the commissions, especially as that work is shared among the commissions and requires mutual planning, goal setting, and evaluation.Ministry Commissions: Frontline (Evangelism), Praise! (Worship), Fellowship, Discipleship, and Mission and OutreachSupport Committees: Administration, Communications, Finance, and PersonnelVision Team: Coordination, planning and evaluation functions Board of Deacons: This Board is comprised of 18 installed Deacons in staggered terms. Their purpose is to extend the care and compassion of the congregation to those in special times and situations of need in the name of Jesus Christ. The Deacons have specific responsibilities assigned to them and further divide themselves into areas or responsibility including; visitation, support of worship, caring, and event ministries. They are accountable to the Session, and work closely with some of the ministry commissions. The Deacons carry out their duties with commitment and joy. General:All of the church’s groups are directly or indirectly connected to the Session and under the oversight of one of its Session ministry commissions. All funding and spending activities are carried out through the church’s Business Manager and are subject to review by the Finance Committee and Session.Although the Session’s Commissions and Committees and the Deacon’s ministries each have their particular responsibilities, these groups are open to and imagining ways of cooperating, working together, sharing tasks, and resources to further their service to Jesus Christ, our church family and community.Corporate Trustees Several members of the Session are elected by the congregation each year to serve as legal Trustees of the church’s non-profit corporation. They are prepared to represent the church in civil and secular affairs, as required by the State of Ohio.StaffThe following are broad descriptions of ministry roles anticipated to be fulfilled by staff members once the Associate Pastor has been called. Some of these roles accurately reflect current ministry practices, but others will be further developed after the Associate Pastor begins his/her work.Pastor, Head of Staff: Provides overall leadership for the church, casting vision and serving as the primary preacher/teacher for the congregations. The pastor, Head of Staff moderates Session and is accountable to God, with the Elders, for the faithful ministry of the church. The staff member is ultimately accountable. In addition, the Pastor, Head of Staff serves the congregation by providing leadership in the areas of small group and adult discipleship ministries, mission and outreach and provides pastoral care to congregation members in need.Associate Pastor: The Associate Pastor will work with the Pastor, Head of Staff and the Elders as a member of Session in the exercise of faithful ministry within the life of the church. The Associate Pastor will give specific and detailed leadership to the development of our family and young adult ministries working alongside the Director of Young Adult Ministries and those who serve to support our children and families. The Associate Pastor will also work with the church musicians proving theological leadership to develop excellent worship experience in all of our worship services. In addition, The Associate Pastor works with the Pastor, Head of Staff to provide pastoral care to the congregation as needed. The Associate Pastor will be expected to preach six-twelve times per year.(NOTE: The Personnel Committee has identified the need for a staff member to help meet the ministry needs of our children and families. A team is currently being recruited to assess those needs, define the position and hire accordingly)Director of Young Adult Ministries: The director of Young Adult Ministries works directly with students from confirmation into adulthood, helping them as they wrestle s of with faith in adolescent arenas of life. To this end, the Director of Young Adult Ministries works to create safe environments for teens in youth group, mission trips and during other activities so that students can receive support in their relationship with Christ. Because adolescence can be such a difficult time, the Director of Young Adult Ministries works hard to create environments where the truth of God presented in Scripture is resolutely shared while at the same time providing space where students can wrestle with authentic questions in atmosphere of mercy and grace. Like the Coordinator of Family Ministries, the Director of Young Adult ministries work with parents in the discipleship of their children. However, because students are moving into adulthood during adolescences, the Director of Young adult Ministries works much more relationally directly with students. The Director of Adult Ministries recruits and leads a team of parent volunteers to provide service and support to this ministry.Church Business Manager: (full –time)Administrative Assistant: (focused on communications) (full-time)Facilities Coordinator: (part-time) Edge Coordinator: (part-time)Church Organist and Chancel Choir Director: (part-time)Director of Bells Choirs: (part-time)Director of Children’s Music and Youth Choir: (part-time)Church Maintenance and Custodial Team: (30 hours)Church Sexton: (part-time)Edge Band Leader: (part-time)Infants Nursery Manager: (part-time) Worship ScheduleCommunion is celebrated the first Sunday of each month.8:00 a.m.Chapel Service (informal, traditional)9:00 a.m.The Edge Service (Contemporary)10:00 a.m.Discipleship Hour (various?locations)11:00 a.m.Sanctuary Service (formal, traditional)Music MinistryFirst Presbyterian Church Maumee has a history of commitment to, and appreciation for fine music of various styles. Many members of the congregation are talented musicians, serving as teachers, students, and providers of musical offerings. Our church has invested in quality instruments, as you will see below, to enhance the service, and to bring praises to God. Along with the beautiful music from our Moeller/ Bunn- Minnick organ (considered one of the finest in NW Ohio) during the Sanctuary service, there are also many other forms of music in this church.To Glorify God Through:Edge Worship Band:This group, encompassing a variety of ages, leads the Edge Worship with edgy, contemporary music on a weekly basis. Guitars, digital keyboards, drums and bass are bolstered by a state-of-the-art sound system during the Edge contemporary service.Children's Choir: Children age four through fifth grade offer anthems in the Sanctuary and at The Edge Service several times a year. They also help lead the Family Christmas Eve Service and present a pageant in December. Beginning in January, the children add the use of Orff instruments into their singing and participate in worship at the traditional Edge services.Youth Choir: Teenagers in Grades 6-12 offer anthems in the Sanctuary and at the Edge Service several times a year, during our Family Service on Christmas Eve, perform for the Christmas and Easter concerts for the community, and participate in the ”Youth Revue” each spring.Chancel Choir:Adults provide weekly musical leadership in the Sanctuary Service from September to May singing introits, anthems, choral responses, and special hymn arrangements including special concerts during the Christmas and Easter Brass Bell Choir: Hand bell music by adults and youth of the congregation during the Sanctuary Service. We are fortunate to be one of the few churches to own White Chapel Bells. The congregation owns seven octaves of White Chapel hand bells and five octaves of hand chimes to create a glorious and unique sound of praise for the Lord. Chapel Ringers: Advanced Hand bell music offered by adults and teens of the congregation during the Sanctuary Service. The congregation owns seven octaves of White Chapel hand bells and five octaves of hand chimes to create a glorious and unique sound of praise for the Lord.MissionsFirst Church of Maumee is involved in mission work local, national and international, as it seeks opportunities to be faithful to the Great Commandment and the Great Commission. The Church’s goal is to provide a mindset, a heart and opportunities for its members to reach out, Connecting Christ and Community. Between Septembers 2011-2012 the Missions and Outreach Commission (MO!) developed a Philosophy of Mission with an application process for members and organizations looking for support from First Presbyterian that was approved by the Session. Out of that philosophy came an intentional rethinking of the direction of the Church in the area of missions.Areas of mission service are as follows:The Church provides a welcoming space to six different Alcoholics Anonymous groups each week: also inviting them to programs like GriefShare and others that address root causes of dependency.The Church partnered with St. Paul’s Community Center 13 times in 2011-2012 to provide and serve lunches for the homeless in downtown Toledo.In the last two years, the Church partnered with the Salvation Army in sponsoring over 40 families for holiday food baskets, as well as manning Christmas kettles.The Church partnered several times in 2011-2012 with Toledo Area Ministries in taking canned goods collections and providing monies as part of NW Ohio Feed Your Neighbor.In 2011 the Church was involved with the Interfaith Hospitality Network and Family Promise Ministry to the Homeless in providing shelter and assistance. That ministry is in reorganization, which the Church is assisting with money and leadership.In partnership with the Maumee YWCA and Maumee Churches United, First Church helps with a domestic violence support group.The Church packed and shipped dozens of boxes of toys for Operation Christmas Child in 2011.The YMCA and Camp Storer were provided a $500 scholarship for children in need to attend summer camp.The Church brought a Lakota pastor, Rev. Byrd, from South Dakota to speak to the church about tribal missions in connection with outreach to the Lakota in2011.The Church held a Red Cross blood drive and collected 27 units of blood.Twelve youths were sent out on a summer work camp to Racine, Wisconsin. The youth also offer assistance to impact elderly church members.In the spring of 2012 MO! voted to support The Daughter Project, a trafficking ministry program in NW Ohio, as well as a $5,000 support for a local Habitat for Humanity build project.The Church sent $2,000 to support Presbyterian ministries in Syria in a time of great crisis.In the summer of 2012 the Church participated in a migrant health fair at the Synod Migrant Camps in Delta, Ohio by providing and distributing $1,200 worth of health kits.First Church began a consideration of partnering with the South Toledo Community Center that will provide a baby university, food bank, clothing bank and mentoring program to a poor neighborhood.The Church assists, as needed, with food, rent and utility help. In 2011 one family was helped extensively with food, clothing, furniture and rent after a fire had wiped them out. The Church partners with St. Paul’s Episcopal in Maumee to refer people and provide them with money to help with their food bank and programs.The goal of First Presbyterian Church Maumee as a missional church is to seek ways to be faithful, allowing a greater and greater number of the membership to experience the joy of serving and experiencing God at work in missions.DiscipleshipProfessionally Staffed Nursery Our nursery features a large playroom and care facilities for the church’s youngest children (infants & toddlers) supervised by a paid professional on Sunday mornings, Wednesday evenings and during special events.Sunday Morning Education HourSet between the 9 am and 11am services, a full hour of volunteer taught educational offerings designed to prepare all ages to be knowledgeable, capable, and actively engaged Disciples of Christ. Classroom teaching is supplemented by monthly scheduled outside speakers.Wednesday NightWorking hand in hand with Sunday morning programming, Wednesday nights for children and youth focus on fellowship and faith in action. Meeting weekly, the evenings rotate through the following areas of focus: Mission, Discipleship, Fellowship, and Worship. All in attendance open the evening with a shared meal and then break into their respective groups based on age and interest. The children and youth choirs also use this time to meet, rotating in and out of the regular programming by age group. Adults enjoy Pastor led Bible Studies.Confirmation Confirmation and Commissioning Class is instruction and discussion led by the staff and elders of the church that empowers youth to understand and profess their personal faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Children’s Ministry Children’s ministry is divided by ages into groups; Preschool, K – 2, and 3 – 5. Groups are taught is separate rooms from a common purchased curriculum with lessons tailored to these ages. The Director of Family Ministries, a paid full-time staff position, coordinates this ministry.Youth Ministry The Youth ministry team has three core goals: 1) Invite youth to a personal relationship with the Triune God, 2) Challenge youth to grow in their relationship with God and each other through personal devotion, Bible study and Christian discipline, and 3) Offer youth opportunities to experience their faith through service in local and national missions and worship. Youth meet on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. The Director of Young Adult Ministries, a paid part-time staff position, coordinates this ministry.Adult Education Adult Education meets for discussion of current books and topics, traditional Bible study, parenting and other relevant topics. Classes are held at various time including Sundays and Wednesdays at the church. Small GroupsIn addition to the Sunday and Wednesday night offerings, there are on-going Adult Discipleship Education groups. They are: Monday Morning Men’s Bible Study, Wednesday Morning Women’s Bible Study, Theology Group, 5 F and Growth Groups.Related Programming and MinistriesThe church also has an informal and evolving set of intergenerational activities and ministries:Handyman Teams, Men’s Monthly Fellowship Breakfast, Young At Heart, Caroling, Monday Morning Jump Start, Divorce Care and Grief Share, the latter two ministries are open to the community. Facility OverviewThe First Presbyterian Church is located in Maumee, Ohio at the corner of East Broadway and Gibbs Streets. The church facility and campus can be adapted to a variety of worship services, educational opportunities, fellowship events, mission functions and outreach to the surrounding community. The church building is designed and constructed on three floors. All three floors are accessible by an elevator. With the exception of the historic Chapel, all areas of the church are centrally air-conditioned. Here are descriptions of each level.Lower LevelFellowship Hall – The hall is a rather large multi-purpose room where The Edge worship service is held on Sunday mornings. The Edge praise band and vocalists perform from a centrally located and lighted stage. Two projection screens are used during the Sunday Edge worship services to display Bible passages, song lyrics and other electronically recorded presentations. Projection displays and the sound system are controlled from a computer and electronic control system. Fellowship Hall is easily adapted for other worship services and events, including a variety of meals, musical presentations and meetings. Room seating and table set-up are completely flexible and moveable. The room can accommodate approximately 108 people for most events. A small café style fellowship area with tables and chairs is located just outside the Fellowship Hall entrance. The area is used for serving coffee and other beverages, along with light refreshments such as fruit, donuts and bagels. Worshippers from all three services can use this area for fellowship and the sharing of light refreshments.Kitchen – The kitchen is adjacent to Fellowship Hall and is considered a full service facility. It serves the congregation and community in a variety of ways including public- type meetings, receptions, funerals and other gatherings. The kitchen contains an oven and range, dishwashing machine, ice machine, storage and other features.Elementary Class Rooms – Two classrooms and a craft supply room are designated for young students PreK through fifth grade. The two large classrooms are freshly painted with new floor coverings.Restrooms and Shower – Two accessible restrooms and one unisex shower room are located near the Fellowship Hall.Canfield Room – This room is used for meetings and smaller events. A small kitchen area and two restrooms serve the Canfield Room. The room can comfortably accommodate approximately thirty- five people. Room seating and table set-up are flexible. Technical and Choir room- Adjacent to Fellowship Hall are the technical and choir rooms. The technical room holds all the sound and video controls for Fellowship Hall. The choir room is equipped with piano and other musical equipment. Equipment and Custodial Rooms- Two equipment rooms contain the church heating systems along with telephone and electrical service components. Two adjacent custodial storage and service rooms are used to store cleaning equipment & supplies.First FloorThe Historic Chapel – On the Register of Historic Places, the Chapel was built in 1837 and has been extensively renovated while maintaining the historic value of the Church. The Chapel has seating for the choir. The Chapel has a steeple with working bell, an organ and piano, balcony and pew seating, and a sound system. The steeple is lighted in the evening hours and is a focal point for the surrounding communities of Maumee and Perrysburg.Main Sanctuary – Built in 1968, the main Sanctuary has pew seating and a balcony. Features include a Sacristy, a Narthex, Choir Chancel, and a pipe organ with a trumpet en-charade, a grand piano, and a semi-automated sound system. The Sanctuary is accessible from the main lobby area. The balcony is accessed from the second floor of the church.Lobby-Entrances – The main lobby entranceways are located near the main Sanctuary. A glass- enclosed main entrance and lobby provide accessible entry points from the front (East Broadway) and rear (East Harrison main parking lot) sides of the church. Intimate seating areas, a gas fireplace and bookshelves provide a great room concept in the main entrance/lobby area. All areas of the church are readily accessible by the elevator or the staircase from the main entrance. The glassed-enclosed entrance, stairway and great room area are visually appealing and designed to be welcoming to the entire community.Offices – Two Pastoral offices and a church business office are directly adjacent to the lobby area. All offices have computers and are networked to a server. Security cameras are installed to allow monitoring of the north and south lobby entrances to the church. Conference Room– A library conference room is located near the lobby and Narthex. The room has a table and chairs to accommodate eight to ten people. Conant Room – The Conant Room can accommodate about forty people and is used for meetings, classes, and receptions. It includes a small kitchenette and has a gas fireplace.History Room – This room is used for storing documents and photographs that depict the history of the church.Lending Library –This room has table and chairs and can accommodate up to twenty people for meetings and quiet reading. The room is located near the Chapel. Facilities Coordinator’s Office- The facilities coordinator’s office is located near the Conant room. Second FloorThe second floor is designed for use by junior and senior high students. The Youth Café and two other associated classrooms offer modern classroom experiences. The café area has a small kitchen area with a sink and refrigerator. The area is designed for student fellowship and has an area where light beverages and food are served and shared. There are two accessible restrooms located on the second floor near the elevator entrance. The Director of Young Adult Ministries’ office is located on the second munity SnapShotThe city of Maumee, situated on the northern shore of the Maumee River, is proud of its historic homes, heritage and lore. Maumee has a population of 14,227 (2011) in a 10.5 square mile area. Maumee is a vibrant city with its own police force, fire department, court system and refuse collection. Today, Maumee is one of the largest business centers in Northwest Ohio. The Arrowhead Business Park ( ranked among the fastest growing office and industrial centers in Ohio) and Maumee’s historic downtown businesses contribute to the 30,000 plus jobs in the community. The city enjoys a diversified economy and is home to companies involved in automobile manufacturing, package delivery, agribusiness, and health care, among others. Maumee is in a pivotal position for transportation and communication. It lies 65 miles south of Detroit on I-75, 230 miles east of Chicago, 130 miles northwest of Columbus, and 110 miles west of Cleveland on I-80/90.Maumee has a small town feel with a charming downtown of small shops and eateries and a restored Art Deco style movie theater. There are 13 city parks, some to stroll and enjoy nature or history and others designed to promote activities. Maumee’s school system is rated an excellent school district by the state of Ohio. Maumee has been designated an “All America City”, named one of “Ohio’s Five Best Hometowns”, and was listed one of the “Best Places to Raise Your Family”. It is home to a large library with an auditorium for lectures, as well as a performing arts center.The city is made up of a predominately white middle class population. The level of education and the economic well being of most residents is above the state average. First Presbyterian Church sits in the middle of the old town area, within walking distance of the Maumee River, shops, holiday parades, and special events. Although there are twelve other congregations in the community many residents consider themselves unaffiliated with a church. This gives the church a ripe field for evangelism efforts. In addition, five of the other Presbyterian churches in the Toledo area are in the west side of Toledo.Surrounding ChurchesMaumee, Ohio is the hub for a variety of churches ranging in sizes from 20 to 3,500. Some examples are:Calvary Assembly of GodSt. Joseph’s Catholic ChurchMaumee United Methodist ChurchFirst Presbyterian ChurchSouth Toledo Baptist ChurchSt. Timothy Lutheran Church (WELS)St. Paul’s Lutheran (ELCA) First Church Christ ScientistCornerstone ChurchCass Road Baptist Church St. Paul’s Episcopal ChurchThe Church on Strayer These churches (listed above) facilitate and participate in many strong ministries and missions that take place in our surrounding area and also serve in outreach programs:The Angel food program that will feed a family of 4 for $50 per week…as long as it is necessary (Cass Rd. Baptist)Traditional service with organ music played on a 19th century pipe organ (First Presbyterian)Services in the community’s first church building (1837), restored to mint condition, with touches of early American traditional Presbyterian worship practice (First Presbyterian)A modern worship service with uplifting and spirited music (First Presbyterian)An annual variety show that raises significant money for youth mission trip opportunities (First Presbyterian)An on-line Bible School/seminary that attracts students from all over the world (Cornerstone)Youth worship services that are presented by youth and draw 350 youth (Cornerstone)A strong prison ministry (Cornerstone)A church based nursery school program that has been in continuous operation for 62 years (St. Paul’s Episcopal)A major rummage sale (offered twice annually), requiring 100 people to conduct (St. Paul’s Episcopal)A battered women’s shelter (Maumee Churches United)An excellent parochial school (St. Joseph’s Catholic)A thriving SCRIP program (St. Joseph’s Catholic, First Presbyterian)Noel Christmas project- toys and food for the inter-city (The Church on Strayer)Home for Hope – Out Reach for a family in need for a 1200 sq ft home built and funded by the church (Church on Strayer)Mega Summer Sports Camp – for 1st through 6th grade children (Calvary Assembly of God)There are other churches, not located in Maumee, which are receptive to and have engaged in cooperative efforts with First Presbyterian Church.Maumee Churches United (MCU): In bold letters listed aboveA number of pastors from around the Maumee area, including St. Luke’s Hospital Chaplain, have created a group known as Maumee Churches United (MCU). This group was developed for uniting area churches for cross-denominational events and out-reach/service opportunities. To name a few: Good Friday Cross Walk, Maumee High School Baccalaureate Service, a Joint Thanksgiving Eve Service, Food Pantry at St. Paul’s, Cooperative Traveling Fund-for needy travelers, City Domestic Violence- Help Center, and a new and upcoming ministry--Help Impack Maumee (work service activities).First Presbyterian Church has historically been at the center of community life. As a part of its self-reflection over the past few years, First Presbyterian Church has been considering new ways to achieve our spiritual leadership within the community. As stated in its vision statement, the church’s goal is to create opportunities for our congregation and its individuals to connect with our community in a spirit of Christian humility and service in the name of Jesus Christ. It is First Presbyterian’s expressed desire to establish unity and leadership among the fellowship of the churches in Maumee and in our wider community.Findings and VisionsHaving defined First Presbyterian Church of Maumee physically, geographically and functionally, it seems appropriate to complete this report with a sense of the vision of the session, congregation and staff.In February of 2010, the Session and staff completed the following visioning document by answering the question: “if we are truly connecting Christ and Community what will our church look like and what will we be doing in five years”. The results of this exercise were shared at an “Elders” meeting and also with the congregation. It was updated in February of 2011. This document has also served as the basis for the Strategic Planning.A Four Year Vision of Connecting Christ and CommunityAt First Presbyterian Church of Maumee, you will find our multiple worship services full. Each of these unique, inspiring services has a clear vision, is Christ centered and is known for enriching our members’ lives in their walk with God. These services attract all ages and are supported by the right time schedules. We are a united church with small groups where everyone has a special place of belonging for prayer life, fellowship and study. We are an inclusive church and have a well rounded program of congregational care. Folks are missed when they don’t show up. Visitors and new members are immediately welcomed, invited and encouraged to become engaged in the life of the church. We attract and support all ages, but especially young families with our dynamic children’s ministries, sermons and state of the art child care during worship as well as during other events in the life of the church. Volunteer participation has doubled in the last four years because it is energizing, invigorating and based on one’s spiritual gifts. Training is focused on equipping all volunteers for their ministries; it is consistently timely and effective. Our discipleship opportunities are filled whether on Sunday mornings, Wednesday nights or during the week. Through a well designed and comprehensive education program our members have grown to understand they are continually preparing themselves for the work of connecting Christ and community.We know what attracts people to First Presbyterian and we promote and enhance this draw. Our mission efforts are international, national and local. We focus our local evangelism and ministry outreach in our neighborhood and are known for our cooperation with area churches. We are known for our “signature mission” and are seen annually in the Maumee Street Fair.A group of our expert members and staff have mastered the art of communicating and marketing with a fully integrated plan. We have learned to communicate in a variety of modes so everyone is comfortable and informed about the life of the church. Our outward communications is as effective as our internal communications. Our neighbors know what is happening in our church and come, participate and feel welcomed when invited to events. Sometimes they invite themselves.Our campus and facilities are inviting, welcoming and accessible. They support and enhance all our ministries. We have completed our major capital improvements according to a prioritized Facility Master Plan and we have a property expansion plan in place.Our Session operates from a 3-5 year plan which interfaces our budget and McClelland Fund. We are financially stable so the emphasis and energies of our leadership and church family are focused on our ministries…Connecting Christ and Community.How the strategy is working—1. Worship Commission has formed teams from each of the Sunday services They meet quarterly to discuss enhancements to the uniqueness of the service they represent.2. A strong musical staff is in place for the traditional and contemporary services, where worship attendance has been maintained.3. Growth Groups have been started; there are currently five groups meeting twice monthly 4. Fellowship Commission and the Deacons have clarified how new members are guided from Inquirer’s Briefings thru to membership with a sponsor. New materials are available for visitors. There is still work to be done so that visitors as well as members do not go unnoticed or get lost.5. The Nursery is now state of the art. It is on the main floor with a one-way glass window, a paging system and soon to have a close-circuit system so parents can hear the service.6. The Discipleship education offerings have been expanded with a coordinated curriculum for adults, youth and children This initiative is being led by lay volunteers with support from the Pastors.7. The Communications Committee has developed new website. A weekly electronic newsletter, the “FYI”, has replaced the monthly printed “Visitor” newsletter. Paper copies of the FYI are available on Sundays and mailed to members on request. A full time administrative assistant, with extensive marketing/communications background, has been hired to coordinate and manage these new communications initiatives. Advent and Lenten programs and ministries are being carefully marketed to the community. 8. A total of $20,000 is taken from the proceeds the Endowment annually and put in a maintenance reserve fund. The Administration Committee has a monthly volunteer workday to stay on top of repairs; the two church custodians are the best team the church has ever had caring for “God’s house”. 9. A $3.1 million dollar renovation of the church campus core was completed so the church is now 100% accessible, more welcoming to the congregation and community and supportive of gathering and hospitality events.10. A major repair was completed to restore the historic Chapel’s steeple that had deteriorated. 11.A Financial Resource Development Committee has created a sustainable leadership structure for the annual Stewardship Campaign, enhanced the growth of the Endowment Fund and managed the successful 2012 Capital Campaign.12. A Session AdHoc committee is studying how to maximize the Sunday morning schedule so as to be in support of worship services, a discipleship education focus and the staff. A recommendation on a proposed new schedule will be voted on in late October after two year of study and forums.Other significant developments—Here are a few of the other related matters going on in the life of the church: 1. The Session recognizes that First Presbyterian Church of Maumee is a diverse congregation. This was made clearer with the arrival of a new Pastor who had very defined beliefs himself. Together, the Session and Pastor Clint needed/wanted to establish who the church was by defining a set of core beliefs all could support. This was successfully done at a retreat in the spring of 2012. This exercise also included input from the congregation. 2. A new staffing structure is being put into place to support the emphasis on ministries to young families, youth and young adults. 3. Men’s ministries, are being revived with oversight from Pastor Clint and the commitment of lay leadership. 4. A careful study is being explored by the Mission Commission and Session on how to invest the tithe of $160K from the 2012 Capital Campaign, along with involvement of time and talent from the congregation. Information is being gathered and relationships are being developed with local Christian ministries. 5. There is a well-earned sense of celebration for getting thru the building renovation and excitement to be back “home”. What is next? 1. Living into the newly renovated church and maximizing the opportunities to Connect Christ and Community 2. Placing an emphasis on becoming internally strong as a church thru the congregations spiritual growth so as to become more externally focused as a congregation in connecting Christ and Community. 3. Expanding the Discipleship Education offerings with a coordinated curriculum for adults, youth and children delivered by a large lay faculty and Pastor support. 4. More in-depth involvement in the work of Maumee Churches United. 5. Actively seeking the expansion of the local mission focus thru collaboration with area Christen ministries. 6. Continuing the development of the Endowment Fund thru the formation of a Legacy Group. Associate Pastoral Leadership TraitsFirst Presbyterian Church of Maumee is looking for an associate pastor to work among and with its members as they move toward fulfilling the vision of Connecting Christ and Community.The church has a long history. It is strong and vital, with a good measure of human, physical and financial resources. First Presbyterian Church of Maumee is seeking a strong and gifted leader to complement its senior pastor and staff with her/his own gifts, sharpening and strengthening the church and allowing it to do the same for her/him. It is searching for someone who will embrace the broad range of established ministries and be a joyful, supportive, encouraging, Christ-like presence. The following is a short, more specific list of traits considered important in an associate pastor who will come to serve and lead:Oversee and ensure that programs are planned, advertised, implemented and evaluated as they relate to the overall mission and ministry of the church.Skilled to manage data, events, projects with appropriate attention to detail and meet deadlines.Provide support to the members of the congregation as they wrestle with the events of their lives in a spiritually nurturing and empathetic way.Development of fresh and creative ways of ordering worship and the celebration of the sacraments, consistent with the reformed traditionUnderstanding and appreciation of music in worship, both traditional and contemporaryEffective preacher, interpreter, communicator, student and teacher of Bible and TheologyAbility to recognize spiritual gifts of others and the ability to encourage the person to develop them.FAMILIESSUPERVISIONNNNNNNSummary ................
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