I cannot think of a more appropriate emphasis for our annual meeting this year than the chosen theme of “Connect.” I have been listening and overwhelmingly I have heard you say that a priority for you is building relationships. You have even tied success to achieving our cooperative mission to our becoming more intentional in strengthening our relationships with you.
Here are some of the steps we have taken to do what you have told us to do.
- Our missionary staff is going virtual. We have been moving in this direction for some time. Now, we have taken the plunge. When complete with our mobilization, we will have BCM/D staff on the field connecting with you where you are with very little time spent in Columbia. We are also being intentional in seeking to locate staff in every region of our geographical area to facilitate more face-to-face connection.
- We are expanding our networking of leaders bringing together peers in best practices, affinity, and spiritual development networks. State staff will be integrally involved as participants and potential resources for these networks.
- We will continue to focus and even expand our emphasis on providing support for ministers and their families facilitating opportunities for ministers and families to connect with one another.
What do you think? I am open to other ideas and ways to connect. We want to hear from you! Leave us a comment below.
