The Long-Range Planning Process Different kinds of planning occur systematically or spontaneously in a congregation.
Annual planning focuses on the yearly plans, goals, and budgets.
Long-range planning is designed to help a congregation clarify its preferred future and to determine the steps it needs to take to get there. Yet long-range planning can also provide a broader perspective for the annual budget or for issue planning that routinely take place within a congregation. Develop a timetable for the long-range planning process. Build commitment among your leadership, staff, and the congregation's membership for engaging in a long-range planning process. Clarifying the Vision and Mission of Your Congregation Facilitate a process for the congregation to articulate a vision for its preferred future.