November 1st Family Meeting

Sharing responses and common themes.

What are we about at FXCC? Honoring God thru worship Gods heart to this community Loving & Serving God Making Disciples of Christ Welcoming/Friendliness Relationships/Connections/Family Meet a lot of people & doing a lot of activities People of the word For hurting people A place to belong Diversity Outreach & Service Growth Groups/Small Groups Building up ourselves to serve God We come together to praise God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit

What are we about at FXCC? (continued) People trying to know God better People who care about members and nonmembers We are not perfect members; we are just trying to follow Christ Local Church in Fairfax, VA Reflecting God’s Image to spread His glory Bible believing church trying to put God First in our lives Reflecting Jesus Hub of encouragement I don’t know/I could not answer that question Serving LOCAL needy Not too Big, Big enough Seek & save the lost, serve community with love We know we are sinners saved by God’s forgiveness and grace

What is our “win”? Didn’t Know Strengthen fellowship Team working as a family Everyone using their gifts for God Everyone growing in relationship with Christ Becoming part of the Community Spiritual growth & equipping for works of service When kids grow up and stay committed to God Everyone is in integral part of the church Follow thru on the survey by sending out answers and

following up Seed planters To go and do/acts of service Bringing people to Christ

What is our “win”? (continued) Showing how God is relevant today Worship Following Jesus/Growing closer to God When members are inviting others to join God’s work Experiencing God’s unconditional love Planting seeds in the community Equip and encourage members Sharing the good news to the world Anything you’re willing to die for, but not necessarily succeed

in. Seeing the next generation walk with Christ Make devoted followers of Jesus Christ who passionately lead

others to Him. 1 Corinthians 1:10 Paul was calling them to how they were living

with one another. How to live holy lives among one another.

What should our “win” look like? Money not an issue, spending time strengthening our members to

reach out to the world More spiritually mature mission-minded people Packed pews/increased attendance More people involved – higher % There would be movement, towards a goal or end.  It might

appear disorganized or messy, but it would be characterized by people being drawn to Jesus and spiritual growth

Not a change in what we do, but more organized, focused & targeted

Stronger relationships & Family atmosphere Spreading the Gospel – the church is the win Deeper relationships, better church service, intentional mix of age

groups More people involved in service/outreach; currently a core group

of members are carrying the load

What should our “win” look like? (continued) More open minded about what God is/the church would be

more culturally diverse Regular communication of progress from growth groups,

Elders, and from missions/Friend speak as a ministry/more focused 15 in 15/learning from other churches

Where we are placed all over – using our gifts/don’t highlight groups, we are one body

Focus on spiritual growth & equipping the body to share the good news. More mission-oriented, community outreach, simplify worship and how we utilize resources

We already have our “win”; we do great things. But we shouldn’t be content with where we are

Do not understand question. Growth is individualized with God.

What is our target audience? Everyone/Anyone/Christianity is for everyone The lost Not sure College Young singles Christians Our community Families of children Youth Stepping Stones Preschool Families

What is our audience? (continued) Only church of Christ demographic Current family Under 30/40 needs a lot of attention Where God has placed each of us No target audience – it takes God out of

equation Do we look like our community? People who need to be transformed Whoever God brings us

Where do you see Fairfax winning and how can we improve?Winning: Giveaway Children’s Ministry Youth Ministry Bible Class Corporate Worship Community/Fellowship ESL Corporate Worship Refocusing on Spiritual

Growth Stephen Ministry/Grief

Books

Relationships in community Backpack food Providing multiple

opportunity for outreach and service

Growth groups Promotion of service &

activities Deaf Ministry Outreach Projects Mission Trips Trunk or Treat

Where do you see Fairfax winning and how can we improve? (continued)Needs Improvement Being more focused ministries/projects Revamping adult Bible class, more diverse options Communication We have good moments, but I would not say we are winning Too many activities, not enough different volunteers Budget/Giving What can be done to not be stressed about money? Stop dividing classes by age More ushers needed Stop cutting Bible class short More inspiring speakers from outside No fellowship time on Sunday mornings; shorten worship and bible

class to have time More opportunities to build deeper relationships with follow

members

Where are you winning and how can you improve? Participating Praying for

others/ministries/direction

Volunteering/Serving Looking for opportunities Daily Bible reading Using my gifts & giving

my time Spiritual leader in the

home Outreach Teaching Bible Class

Building relationships Dynamic Marriage Attending corporate

worship Least of These Growth Groups Attending Bible Class Serving the Parenting

class dinner Missions Giveaways Backpack Food

Is this “thing” (Insert ministry, study, event, etc.) helping us to accomplish the win?

Yes Re-evaluate Backpack & Giveaway I don’t know Re-evaluate Least of These Missionaries More collaboration with growth groups Devoted time in worship Everything in place is a good start. This church has been progressing since we joined. We aren’t doing anything negative just too much. If what we are doing isn’t helping us grow spiritually

and share the good news with the others maybe we don’t need to be doing it.

How do we accomplish/implement the win? Ask God what He wants before proceeding with anything. Moving people closer to God Be clear on communication – spotlight More accessible worship/singing Employ different kinds of worships Common “Win” Follow thru with this process More options/connections for young adults Partner with already existing groups in our community Why not meeting budget? Spiritual Growth Friend Speak Specific Growth Groups (Divorce, Singles, CR) Growth Group Focus Bible Class

How do we accomplish/implement the win? (continued) We need more growth groups Doing this survey and talking about this is a good first step to

accomplish this. More concern with people not at church than those inside the church. Church wide commitment to achieving this win, that is reinforced with

communication and programs. Create an idea board for members to collaborate. More options for young adults/Create an environment for them to

“hang out” with us. Partner with other groups/churches already helping (like FACETS) (don’t

recreate the wheel) Start by looking at our budget why aren’t people giving?/Do we need

this building? Would rather sit in a folding chair if it means we could help/reach more people.

Pray and keep service activities going. Serve God, grow closer to Christ and our fellow Christians and bring

others to Christ. That’s our “win” and what we have been doing.

What is our “win”? TOP 3 DISCUSSION Relationships – strengthening, developing for God Elder modeling in home hospitality to develop deeper

relationships Elders in the office Celebrate more victories – building relationships

though encouragement (softball FXCC team) Spread out activities through out the year Going away from FXCC – teaching others, brining

other to Christ Serving the needs of our family here/deepening

relationships Strengthening the body here, learning about the bible

more

Top 3 Impactful change to lead people to Christ Continue to be a place of acceptance Let our talk match our walk We need to long to be together Equipping works for service Growing as the family of God Able during weekly walk personal tools to be able

to share the good news What are we doing daily when not at chruch to

continue learning? Focus on the word, often Already a winning family

Top 3 Focus more on worship and being in the sprit See the over all body all be moved to commit

to the vision and works at the church Encourage everyone to disciple Educate to Serve the community and out faith Show relevance Individual spiritual maturity (to focus on to

preform the great commission) Deaf community for example may feel

excluded to think about how we can not exclude others

Top 3 People will know us by our love – Relationships Seek opportunities to foster relationships Honoring God, serving others, Deeper Relationships – comfortable with each other to ask

for help in our spiritural growth/challenge each other Know when new people/visitors are in our building Be a church when people walked away be passionate about

God Equipping our members to serve outside our building Being confident in our own faith Corporate worship, prayer, growth groups – Family – encouraging families; we have lots of people

in/out for a short period of time, FXCC should feel like home like family

Top 3 Are we God’s heart to this family? Growth Groups – no room, with a family there is

always room Growing body at FXCC – brining people to God (not

just to FXCC) Growth Group becoming a part of one Common spiritual growth; praying as a group – share

the common threads with Elders we will start to see growth

Everyone growing in Christ Sharing the good news to the world (where ever that

is) Worship – fellowship, singing, growth groups

Accomplishing the win

Focus on building relationship with God/Inside church Potlucks – get to know one another over food Growth groups getting together to do this Leading a singing night and having a meal

afterwards Serving together – make the church schedule

simple Having a Saturday/Friday social Outreach – Monday night meals serving the

parenting class Growing our relationship with that group

Daily bible reading – study guide/facebook/social media

Find time for fellowship on Sunday – coffee house

Continual prayer during worship, being in the word daily More break out groups when studying

More mentorship options More mission trips to get to know our

missionaries Developing relationships with the people

around us Committee to God being obedient Embracing the ministries we already have (not

placing them in a box) Looking at this as a joy not a job (something

we get to do/want to do)

Fellowship Time Things you can invite anyone to – game nights

(yay!) Looking over things we do, do they accomplish the

win (re-evaluate) Finding a growth group to attend (when

people can’t) Is there a way we can find another way to

fellowship with them Time for fellowship

Between worship and bible class Fellowship during bible class – building a deeper

relationship POTLUCKS

Assigned seating that is random each Sunday. =)

7 years since we have had a deaf minister More formal deaf ministry ASL classes so we can communicate with each

other to deepen our relationship (lesser known prophets, please visit)

Invite people into our homes Invite ourselves into other’s homes (see Sammie

Young) We need to use the gifts God gave us and not

shy away from them Any relationship is going to take time and you

being intentional – we have to make that a priority; being accountable to one another

Equip me – that’s not the elder/staff/minister responsibility That’s an individual responsibility to equip/feed ourselves.

Being intentional about making/reaching out to others to have a relationship with them – sharing our faith (to people who may not be connected

Need to re-evaluate what’s important to us and how we can grow

Potluck – NOV 29 Family Day Not a sermon but a thought (example – WGTS) Christmas/Easter invitation Host each other at our home – fellowship (busy

schedule, we forget about doing that)

Looking for visitors/new members on Sunday to invite them to lunch

As a family that we need to change our mind set – Own the problems/needs instead of waiting for a ministry to be

started Asking the hard questions to make these things happen (budget,

ministries, building) so we can do the things we need to be doing – where God is leading us.

If you don’t have a personal relationship with God – we need to begin there first before we are ready to go and do.

Varied worship experience (reaching people where they need to be reached)

Ability to inspire people – Everyone is going thru something Dynamic Marriage (example)

Hard work to begin and continue relationships

Accomplishing the win Activities –

We should examine all ministries to see if they fit in building relationships

Backpack – taking time to fellowship instead of getting 2.5 packed per sec.

Need more workers less managers Cut back on the # of activities so we can do more Being mindful of involving everyone in the activity – not turning

volunteers away (esp. kids) Relationship with God

Reading bible, prayer, it takes time We have people that need coaching

Bible study, growth groups, cook outs (potlucks) Being real with one another (and our life is crazy) putting on our

face for church Are we still meeting the needs that God’s church was created for

Next Step Begin a time of prayer and fasting to see the

guidance of God Sunday, December 6th from 5 to 7pm