Board & Staff Strategic Ends
Looking ahead to our future ministry.

Shuswap Community Church •
September 14, 2026

3 Minute Read
The following lays out the Strategic Ends of Shuswap Community Church as presented to the congregation in September 2026.
Mission, Vision & Core Values
  • A collaborative process led by the SCC staff to (re)define SCC's Mission, Vision, and Core Values will be finalized, presented and adopted by the board. (October 2026)
  • These statements will be documented, visually designed, and ready for rollout to the congregation. (January 2027)
Facility
  • Short-term: A documented facility assessment that lists needed renovations and minor expansions, along with a project strategy, including timelines and cost estimates will be presented to the board for approval. (October 2026)
  • Long-term: A documented 5-year facility master plan that includes options for major expansion, building projects or relocation will be presented to the board for approval. (November 2027)
Organizational Structure
  • Interim: In order to improve efficiency at SCC, an assessment of the current organizational structure will be conducted. An improved organizational structure will be developed which will include defined roles, reporting lines, and communication flow for all staff and key volunteers. A new organizational chart that outlines the new interim structure will be completed. (January 2027)
  • Future: A strategy to bring SCC's leadership structure in alignment with a Biblical ecclesiology will be presented to the Board by February 2028 for discussion and approval. Full implementation of the new leadership structure, along with necessary SCC Bylaw changes and a refreshed organizational chart will be completed and presented at our AGM. (2030 SCC AGM)
Discipleship Strategy
  • A "Discipleship Pathway" to equip SCC members to become mature and multiplying disciples will be developed and presented to the board. The goal is to have clear options for every category for every generation in the calendar year. (September 2026)
  • An annual "discipleship report" will be compiled by the ministry leaders and reported to the board. The report will help determine if programs are effective and accessible. (June 2027)
Ministry Partnerships

This audit will be a written report, presented to the board. The desire is to ensure fruitful partnerships that are aligned with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SCC.

  • Current Partnerships: A report along with recommendations of all current ministry partnerships will be presented to the board. Partnerships will be evaluated against SCCs Mission, Vision, and Values, and a scorecard will be used to decide which partnerships to end, and which partnerships should be maintained. A strategy for strengthening partnerships will be part of the report and recommendations. (May 2027)
  • Potential Partnerships: Research will be completed and a strategy developed for starting new partnerships that will allow SCC to strengthen its Mission, Vision, and Core Values. (May 2027)
Communication Strategy
  • A comprehensive communication strategy to promote a culture of trust throughout the whole of SCC will be developed and launched. This communication strategy will take into consideration the types of things needing to be communicated and the communication methods that will be employed for the delivery of the messaging. (May 2027)
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Board & Staff Strategic Ends
The following lays out the Strategic Ends of Shuswap Community Church as presented to the congregation in September 2026. Mission, Vision & Core Values A collaborative process led by the SCC staff to (re)define SCC's Mission, Vision, and Core Values will be finalized, presented and adopted by the board. (October 2026) These statements will be documented, visually designed, and ready for rollout to the congregation. (January 2027) Facility Short-term: A documented facility assessment that lists needed renovations and minor expansions, along with a project strategy, including timelines and cost estimates will be presented to the board for approval. (October 2026) Long-term: A documented 5-year facility master plan that includes options for major expansion, building projects or relocation will be presented to the board for approval. (November 2027) Organizational Structure Interim: In order to improve efficiency at SCC, an assessment of the current organizational structure will be conducted. An improved organizational structure will be developed which will include defined roles, reporting lines, and communication flow for all staff and key volunteers. A new organizational chart that outlines the new interim structure will be completed. (January 2027) Future: A strategy to bring SCC's leadership structure in alignment with a Biblical ecclesiology will be presented to the Board by February 2028 for discussion and approval. Full implementation of the new leadership structure, along with necessary SCC Bylaw changes and a refreshed organizational chart will be completed and presented at our AGM. (2030 SCC AGM) Discipleship Strategy A "Discipleship Pathway" to equip SCC members to become mature and multiplying disciples will be developed and presented to the board. The goal is to have clear options for every category for every generation in the calendar year. (September 2026) An annual "discipleship report" will be compiled by the ministry leaders and reported to the board. The report will help determine if programs are effective and accessible. (June 2027) Ministry Partnerships This audit will be a written report, presented to the board. The desire is to ensure fruitful partnerships that are aligned with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SCC. Current Partnerships: A report along with recommendations of all current ministry partnerships will be presented to the board. Partnerships will be evaluated against SCCs Mission, Vision, and Values, and a scorecard will be used to decide which partnerships to end, and which partnerships should be maintained. A strategy for strengthening partnerships will be part of the report and recommendations. (May 2027) Potential Partnerships: Research will be completed and a strategy developed for starting new partnerships that will allow SCC to strengthen its Mission, Vision, and Core Values. (May 2027) Communication Strategy A comprehensive communication strategy to promote a culture of trust throughout the whole of SCC will be developed and launched. This communication strategy will take into consideration the types of things needing to be communicated and the communication methods that will be employed for the delivery of the messaging. (May 2027)

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