Unify the Bonhomme family in relationship and purpose to fulfill the commandment to love God and love our neighbors.
May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind
toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify
the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 15:5-6
Romans 15:5-6
Prayer
May we be mindful of the words of Jesus when He prayed that we be one with each other as He is one with You so that we may be brought to complete unity for Your glory. (John 17:22)
(2024) Metric
75% of our church family surveyed indicates a sense of unity.
Key Actions
Increased opportunities for the whole congregation to come together, both in special times of worship, fellowship, and service.
Actively engage each member in our Bonhomme family to grow as disciples of Jesus and join in His mission.
We are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.
Ephesians 4:15-16
Ephesians 4:15-16
Prayer
Empower each one of us to do our part and grow to become the mature body of Christ. (Ephesians 4:15-16)
(2024) Metric
200 family members set a "next step" spiritual goal.
Key Actions
Spiritual Growth Plan for all Bonhomme members to identify their next step with Jesus.
Expand the role of lay leadership by helping people discover their call to ministry and equipping and empowering them for a life of service, while developing the leaders of tomorrow
As each received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God's varied grace.
1 Peter 4:10
1 Peter 4:10
Prayer
Help us all use the spiritual gifts we have received to serve You and others. (1 Peter 4:10)
(2024) Metric
120 family members involved in leadership.
Key Actions
Expand deacon ministry and connect member gifts, skills, and interests with specific needs.
Nurture families. Be a church family FOR families with focus on supporting parents and children as they grow in faith, leading each home to become an outpost of Jesus' kingdom.
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with
all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart.
You shall teach them diligently to your children...
Deuteronomy 6:5-7
Deuteronomy 6:5-7
Prayer
Help us love You with all our heart, soul, and mind, and be with us as we teach Your commands to our children. (Deuteronomy 6:5-7)
(2024) Metric
20% increase in families with children participating in family ministry.
Key Actions
Increase children and youth presence in worship leadership and increase intergenerational activities.
Love our neighbors. Share the good news of Jesus with our diverse community by welcoming all and serving, loving, and evangelizing our neighbors.
For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
Galatians 5:14
Galatians 5:14
Prayer
Show us how to fulfill the whole law by loving our neighbor as ourselves. (Galatians 5:14)
(2024) Metric
100 family members serving "beyond the walls."
Key Actions
Streamlined way of identifying and engaging in mission/outreach beyond the walls.
Foster a culture of generosity, encouraging more people to step out in faith and give freely to enable our mission and ensure the long-term financial strength of Bonhomme.
The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully
will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or
under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
2 Corinthians 9:6-7
2 Corinthians 9:6-7
Prayer
Help us give to You generously and cheerfully. (2 Corinthians 9:6-8)
(2024) Metric
Balanced giving and spending.
Key Actions
Share the stories of life change to help the Bonhomme family see the impact of their gifts.