The Chattanooga District will be known by the movement sweeping through our communities through local United Methodist churches and ministries. This movement will be marked by the following observable characteristics:
LaityLaity will be equipped empowered and sent from our churches into our communities to be in ministry
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ClergyClergy will model servant leadership of Jesus Christ by forming meaningful relationships in their communities in settings beyond the walls of their churches.
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Young AdultsThe United Methodist Church will have a strong presence among young adults in the downtown Chattanooga nightlife.
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PartnershipsOur churches will routinely partner with other churches to share supplies and resources for ministries such as Vacation Bible School.
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Breaking BarriersOur churches will be committed to breaking down barriers between persons and groups in their communities and will reflect the demographics of their surrounding communities
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GrowthThrough these efforts, we will see attendance in worship services grow in all our churches; and by 2020 average weekly attendance for the district will grow from 8,222 in 2012 to 9,500.
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How will we do all of this? Read the action plan below to find out the concrete steps our district is taking to make this vision a reality.