Strategic Plan

Values

Friedens Evangelical Church, committed to that which is important to God, chooses to value:

• Our history of God's rich blessings to and through this congregation.
• The Bible as the ultimate authority for our faith and practice.
• Eternal salvation by grace through a personal faith in Jesus Christ.
• Authentic Christian relationships and fellowship.
• Every member using his/her spiritual gifts in ministry.
• Ministry by and for people in all life's stages.
• Our standing in the community as a respected and valued ministry to believers and non-believers alike.
• Cooperation with other Christian ministries.
• The integrity of the stewardship of our finances and facilities.
• Using our resources to reach the world with the Gospel.
• The support, nurture and respect of our pastoral and lay leadership.
• The ongoing pursuit of God's leading for this church.

Vision

Friedens Evangelical Church is a dynamic ministry of spiritually mature believers impacting the greater Port Washington area and the surrounding communities through:

• Dependency on prayer.
• Spiritually meaningful worship.
• Excellence in providing meaningful ministries to people of all ages.
• Being purposefully intergenerational.
• Building and equipping believers for ministry and leadership.
• Church growth by developing new believers in Jesus Christ.
• Cooperation with other Christian ministries.
• A warm and friendly environment.

Purpose

Provide a traditional, caring community of biblical faith to encourage entry or re-entry into the fellowship of Christ's church.

Mission

The mission of Friedens Evangelical Church is to: Seek out and welcome all in need of spiritual direction, reconcile lives to God, and build and equip devoted disciples to serve Jesus Christ.