Where We Have Been – Where We Are – Where We Are Going

1. Opening & Purpose

• Welcome and prayer

• Purpose of the meeting

• Why reflection, alignment, and vision matter

2. Where We Have Been: Overview of 2025

• Major accomplishments and milestones

• Key lessons learned

• Wins worth celebrating

• Areas that stretched us or revealed growth needs

3. Where We Are: Current State of the Church

• Overall health of the ministry

• Attendance, engagement, and community impact

• Spiritual climate and culture

• Financial and operational snapshot (as appropriate)

4. Pastor’s Vision for 2026

• God-given direction and theme for 2026

• Spiritual priorities (discipleship, prayer, outreach, etc.)

• Ministry focus and cultural values

• What success looks like by the end of 2026

5. Department Updates

• Brief reports from each department

  • What worked well

  • Current initiatives

  • Immediate needs or opportunities

• How departments align with the 2026 vision

6. Challenges & How We Can Improve

• Honest assessment of challenges faced

• Gaps in resources, communication, or systems

• Opportunities for growth and refinement

• Practical steps toward improvement

7. Where We Are Going: What’s Next

• Strategic goals for the coming year

• Key initiatives and timelines

• How leaders and members can engage

• Call to unity, commitment, and action

8. Closing

• Final encouragement

• Prayer and next steps

• Questions or brief discussion (if time allows)