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Faith & Celebration Lutheran Churches
September 28, 29, 30
Christian Education Ministry
1. Stay on topic.2. Speak in a way that reflects
Christ.3. Ask one question at a time.
Ground Rules
Faith: Empowered by Christ’s love, we reach, teach, and care for people
Celebration is a ministry to those who know the Lord and a mission to those who do not.
Parrallel Missions…
Parrallel Missions…
Their task…Could a combined congregation provide an even more impressive and diverse array of educational opportunities than either congregation could alone?
The Education Task Force…
Bringing the Mission to Life Today…
FaithSunday SchoolMidweek SchoolConfirmationYouth GroupSmall GroupssCORE (Su,Th,Sa)VBSChildcare
CelebrationSunday SchoolConfirmationYouth GroupSmall GroupsVBSDay SchoolPre-schoolChildcare
Faith ChildcareCelebration Children’s Center
Celebration Lutheran SchoolCLS PreschoolFaith Midweek School
Specialized Children’sEducation Ministries…
Founded more than a decade agoFostered long-term relationships
with Appleton familiesMore than 100 children 6 weeks – 5
yearsSummer program for children up to
12 yearsSeparately incorporated from Faith
Church
Faith Childcare…
Founded in 1997Cares for over 90 children 6 months
through school ageOffers before and after school care
and summer campIntentionally teaches about JesusServes an array of families with
differing religious and economic backgrounds
Celebration Children’s Center…
Mission
Laying foundations of faith and academics that prepare students to live out their faith beyond the classroom.
Celebration Lutheran School…
Of CLS’s 93 students enrolled this year:11 students are from Faith24 are from Celebration50 have other church affiliations
8 have no church affiliation
Celebration Lutheran School…
PreschoolDynamic early childhood program (3
year old kindergarten through all day kindergarten)
Emphasizes early literacy through a special curriculum
Students can enroll for as few as 2 and as many as 5 half days per week
Celebration Lutheran School…
Elementary and Junior highExcellent test scoresExtracurricular sports, music, and foreign language
High level of parental participation
Opportunities for sharing faith through chapels, devotions, and drama
Celebration Lutheran School…
Wed. after school programGrades K – 8Staff are certified teachers2 hours of worship & faith learning
75% of SS children enrolled in MW
Faith Midweek School…
Faith ChildcareCelebration Children’s Center
Celebration Lutheran SchoolCLS PreschoolFaith Midweek School
Specialized Children’sEducation Ministries…
Merged Education Philosophy…
"Pick what's right for you!"
Merged Education Philosophy
Merged Ministry
Merged Education Finances
Merged
Ministry
FaithChildcar
eCelebratio
nChildcareLutheran
Day School
The Church owns the facilities Childcare and School use Church facilities
Childcare and School pay Church for facility usage
Facility usage charge determined by Church Administrative Board.
Merged Ministry Finances…
Merger Changes for Childcare Centers…
FaithNo
significant changes in daily operations.
CelebrationSeparately incorporatedFacilities usage fee (set
by church Administrative Board).
Oversight by a governing board including church members
Would need its own accountant
Separately incorporatedResponsible for their own financialsWould require additional staff or reassignment of current staff to school (accounting, office)
Restructured school board would include members of the church
Facilities usage fee paid to church (as determined by church ad. board)
Merger Changes for Day School…
Potential increase in students Potential increase in qualified teacher pool
Second site with different structures (gym & field) could expand how and what midweek school offers.
Merger Changes for Midweek School…
Their task…Could a combined congregation provide an even more impressive and diverse array of educational opportunities than either congregation could alone?
Yes!
The Education Task Force's Answer?
Our Mission:
Questions?
1. Stay on topic.2. Speak in a way that reflects
Christ.3. Ask one question at a time.
Financial Stewardship: Property and Staffing and
Budgets,Oh My!
Next Week:
