1^ST YEAR GOALS 2005 - 2006	2 - 4 YEAR GOALS 2007 - 2009	5+ YEAR GOALS 2010 +
SUNDAY SCHOOL (Pre - 6^th) u Implement The Great Adventure Rotation Program u Recruit 20 shepherds and 20 workshop leaders u Training for all volunteers twice a year u Encourage spiritual growth and unity among shepherds through weekly prayer and semi-annual potluck meals u Research scanner system for attendance tracking and security u Increase mission/service awareness through rotation station and special events. u Implement Bible memory verses as part of the rotation program u Study possible rewards program for verse memorization u Implement our mission statement and core values to nurture children’s spiritual development	SUNDAY SCHOOL u Assess The Great Adventure Rotation Program and make necessary changes u Recruit and train 10 new shepherds and workshop leaders u Implement new scanner system for registration, attendance and security u Identify and train a volunteer to oversee rotation program u If FCCO offers 3 worship service hours, formulate a plan to offer two different hours of rotation program and continue one hour of Children’s Church u Organize worship team for kids’ worship u Work with Go-team to encourage and offer short-term mission trips for kids and families. u Possible rewards program for verse memorization	SUNDAY SCHOOL u Identify and train an additional volunteer to oversee second hour rotation program if needed u Recruit and train 25 new shepherds and workshop leaders u Offer new workshop stations in the rotation program (computer stations, etc.) u Offer new activities at the Depot during transition times (foosball table, etc.) u Offer rotation program and kids’ worship at two out of three church worship services u Work with Go-team to send kids and families on short-term mission trips
CHILDREN’S CHURCH (5- 10 yrs) u Review staffing needs for the school year and summer (offer smaller groups) u Investigate new CC curriculum u Train volunteers twice a year u Resolve space issues u Identify and train a volunteer to oversee CC	CHILDREN’S CHURCH u Encourage volunteers to increase time commitment u Implement new CC curriculum u Recruit four additional volunteers u Train volunteers twice a year	CHILDREN’S CHURCH u Evaluate curriculum and make necessary changes u Recruit eight additional volunteers u Train volunteers twice a year
CHILDCARE (0-4 yrs) u Recruit 15 new volunteers u Train volunteers once a year u Complete Childcare handbook and distribute u Identify and train a childcare point person to oversee: entire childcare schedule curriculum recruiting and training coordinator for preschool coordinator for infants/toddlers coordinator for 2 year olds	CHILDCARE u Recruit 15 to 20 new volunteers u Train volunteers twice a year u Review space needs	CHILDCARE u Recruit 20 - 25 new volunteers u Train volunteers twice a year u Revisit and revise Childcare Handbook u Review space needs
VOLUNTEERS u Regular appreciation expressed through notes of encouragement and/or acts of gratitude u Use of prayer calendar u Complete background checks on all volunteers in children’s ministry u Develop new and more effective tools for training (i.e. design training packets for all volunteers) u Recruit dedicated greeters and welcome desk volunteers u Encourage volunteers to be part of a weekly small group for encouragement, discipleship and accountability	VOLUNTEERS u Encourage all volunteers to increase time commitment u Offer once a month fellowship and training to all volunteers u Regular appreciation expressed through notes of encouragement and/or acts of gratitude u Revise training packets as necessary u Offer 10 minute prayer times on Sunday mornings for all volunteers to participate u Encourage volunteers to be part of a weekly small group for encouragement, discipleship and accountability u Identify point person to provide appropriate assistance for our special needs children	VOLUNTEERS u Encourage volunteers to be part of a weekly small group for encouragement, discipleship and accountability u Update training packets for all volunteers u Offer prayer times on Sunday mornings for all volunteers to participate u Regular appreciation expressed through notes of encouragement and/or acts of gratitude
MISCELLANEOUS u See 15 children accept Christ u Organize playground committee u Install current playground equipment u Develop a prayer team and prayer calendar u Research security cameras u Install divider in preschool room u Make the lower FLC more secure for use during the SS hour u Improve on making lobby more hospitable u Improve on registration process u Provide parents with Parents Info Packet u Write quarterly newsletter for parents u Begin development of Children’s Ministry page on FCCO website u Consider media needs (such as electronic upgrades: piped in music into children’s area, movie projector w/laptop, TV/DVD players)	MISCELLANEOUS u See 15 children accept Christ each year u Playground is completed u Hire full time Children’s Ministry Director u Install security cameras and train one person to maintain equipment and keep recordings in secured area u Evaluate space needs and revise plans as needed u Study and evaluate a special needs program u Study and implement more efficient way to do background checks u Complete website and train volunteer to maintain and change it monthly u Continue to review space needs u Recruit dedicated greeter and welcome desk volunteers u Identify leader volunteer for VBS u Volunteer leader to oversee all servant leader positions	MISCELLANEOUS u See 20 children accept Christ each year u Add to playground as needed u Plan for additional space needs u Staffing will include 2 full time paid Children’s Ministry Staff u Staffing will include 6 part-time volunteer leaders to oversee main programs u Serve as a resource for other churches here and abroad through our web site u Continue to review space needs and adjust accordingly u Continue to provide assistance for special needs children u Identify leader volunteer for new mid-week Kids’ Club Program
Special Children’s Programs u Produce Christmas Pageant u Implement Holiday Outreach Kids’ Program u VBS: increase the number of attendees and volunteers by 5 %	Special Children’s Programs u Produce Christmas Pageant u Investigate other special events ( i.e. Easter season, summer camps, musicals) u Study and evaluate needs for mid-week Kids’ Club u VBS: Increase the number of attendees and volunteers by 5 % each year	Special Children’s Programs u Produce Christmas Pageant u Produce one other special program u Implement a mid-week Kids’ Club if needed u VBS: Increase the number of attendees and volunteers by 5 %