Identify any "special groups" (business, military, or
diplomatic personnel; students; etc.) and describe the ministry
with them.
- FAMILY ORIENTATED
MINISTERY,
- NOT SPECIAL GROUP
ORIENTATED.
- CAREER COUNCELLING OFFERED BY 2
VOLUNTEERS
Is the congregation related to a local church body in the host
country?
Briefly describe the relationship and any joint
programs/projects.
During the past year in what cooperative church or community
programs/projects has the congregation participated As an
organization (not individuals). Describe.
- NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH UNION
CHURCH
- GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE WITH TWO OTHER
CHURCHES
Describe outreach activities within the community, host
country, outside the country.
- 10% OF CHURCH BUDGET IS ALLOCATED
TO OUTREACH LOCALLY & TO HEIFER.
- LOCAL OUTREACHES INCLUDE CHILDREN,
HANDICAPPED CHILDREN, ELDERLY,
- CHRISTMAS OUTREACH TO OLD PEOPLE'S
HOME, ORPHANAGES, HOSPITALS, MENTALLY
HANDICAPPED.
Identify and describe any special ministries or programs not
listed above.
- OCCASSIONAL VISITS TO
PRISONERS
List three methods for maintaining and/or increasing church
membership during the past year.
- HOME GROUPS
- BIBLE STUDY GROUPS
- SOCIAL FUNCTIONS LIKE POTLUCK
LUNCHES, HOUSE BLESSINGS, X'MAS CONCERTS
- ALPHA COURSE
Has the congregation a purpose or "mission statement"?
- THE VISION/MISSION STATEMENT OF
THE CHURCH IS:
- Community Church Hong Kong is an
International, Inclusive, Multi-denominational, Christian
Congregation, which welcomes all people. We value tradition
and creativity and honor the personal stories and talents of
every participant. We aim to share the Good News of the Holy
Scriptures and to challenge Hong Kong people to live life
more fully by honoring God, following the Lord Jesus Christ,
and seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit in our Church,
Community and World.
Is it a consensus statement, developed by church members
through a planning process, and corporately approved?
- THE MISSION STATEMENT IS A
CONCENSUS STATEMENT DEVELOPED BY THE FOUNDING SERVING
MEMBERS
24. What special opportunities does the congregation face in
the next five years?
- SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP
THE CHURCH AS A WELCOMING CHURCH FOR ENGLISH SPEAKING
EDUCATED, MULTI-DENOMINATIONAL CONGREGATION
- INTEGRATION WITH COMMUNITY OF HONG
KONG
- TRAINING OF LAY
LEADERS
- RUN AND EXPAND ALPHA
COURSE
- EXPAND DISCIPLE COURSE
- BRING IN NEW MEMBERS
What special problems does the church face in the next five
years?
- HIGH TURNOVER OF MEMBERS DUE TO
TRANSIENT NATURE OF HONG KONG SOCIETY, THEREFORE MAINTAINING
CURRENT MEMBERS
- CHANGE OF PASTOR
- LIMITED AMOUNT OF PLEDGE
DONATIONS
What objectives and hopes has the congregation envisioned to
meet these opportunities and problems?
- TO GROW TO 200-300 WITHIN 2
YEARS
- MORE OUTREACH TARGETED ON
ENGLISH-SPEAKING LOCALS
Are the members prepared to consider changes in purpose and
program to achieve these objectives?
- YES, MEMBERS ARE
OPEN-MINDED
Identify and describe church building facilities used; are they
owned or rented; church or non-ecclesial, or other?
For Worship location : FREE,
NON-ECCLESIAL
For Educational activities: FREE,
NON-ECCLESIAL
For Office space : RENTED,
For Manse/Parsonage :
RENTED
Are facilities adequate for present program needs? Do you plan
any capital expenditures during the next five years? Explain
briefly.
- CHURCH LOCATED ON 75TH FLOOR IN
THE ATRIUM OF AN OFFICE TOWER. ENOUGH SPACE AVAILABLE TO
EXPAND THE CONGREGATION.
- NO CAPITAL EXPENDITURE PLANNED IN
NEXT 5 YEARS
Is there a pastor's "study"?
- YES, IN THE CHURCH OFFICE AND IN
THE MANSE
Acknowledgement:
The function of The Profile is to give a description of the
congregation seeking pastoral candidates. It is to outline the
ministry and facilities of the church and its community, along
with indicating the compensation package for the position. It is
to give congregations and prospective candidates a basis for
discussing a mutually fruitful ministry.
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