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We are now beginning the process of updating the master site plans at Kirchenwald and Nawakwa to help discern where God is calling us as we intentionally plan for our life and work together at the camps. This process builds upon our long and rich history, and is essential for ensuring we are faithful stewards of God’s rich abundant resources.
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Lutheran Camping Corporation Strategic Plan – Adopted 2024
The LCC Board of Directors has adopted a strategic plan to discern where God is calling us and to intentionally plan for our life and work together at LCC.
This plan will build on our long and rich history and is essential for ensuring we are faithful stewards of God’s abundant resources. This process will also help us recognize and hold ourselves accountable to the opportunities for ministry the lie ahead of our community.
MISSION:
The Church in a place and time apart where Christ’s love is experienced and faith is renewed.
VISION:
As a gracious expression of God’s love, LCC provides a creative Christ-centered ministry for people in all stages of life, working in partnership with congregations and others, for service and proclamation of the Gospel.
OUTCOME GOALS:
Outdoor ministry experiences are growth experiences. Participants will grow spiritually, mature emotionally, and gain confidence to lead faithfully. Campers are encouraged to be active Christian disciples who live and proclaim the Gospel.
RECONCILING IN CHRIST:
In our ministry result areas, we value all God’s people, including, but not limited to, marginalized, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ communities.
MINISTRY RESULT AREA 1: PROGRAM
- Increase our programmed opportunities with emphasis on adult
ministry. - Strengthen environmental education in summer camp programs.
- Expand opportunities for multi-age events, including family
retreats.
MINISTRY RESULT AREA 2: STAFF
- Implement a salary and benefits audit to ensure just compensation.
- Invest in professional development for full-time staff.
- Strengthen staff health and wellness: physically, mentally, and
spiritually.
MINISTRY RESULT AREA 3: OUTREACH
- Increase variety and effectiveness of marketing efforts.
- Strengthen relationships with existing constituents, congregations,
and organizations. - Broaden our reach to connect with new ministry partners.
MINISTRY RESULT AREA 4: FACILITIES
- Increase welcome and care of guests through improvements to
existing facilities. - Create and execute an ongoing facility maintenance plan.
- Develop master site plans for facility expansion at Kirchenwald and
Nawakwa.
MINISTRY RESULT AREA 5: DEVELOPMENT
- Increase our funding and planning for ministry and capital
improvements. - Work toward a financial campaign to achieve master site plan goals.