Our Mission... Ascension Lutheran Church is a community of God's people, led by the Holy Spirit, empowered by Word and Sacrament, bringing people together through hope and healing in Christ, in our home, our neighborhood, and throughout the world.

Ascension Lutheran Church Strategic Growth Plan

How decisions are made at Ascension

Some congregations are pastor-driven. We were that under Pastor Zehnder. It typically works well for a mission planter but rarely after the congregation has matured. Some congregations are people-driven. Whatever group in the congregation has the most votes gets to make the decisions. This is not an efficient way to do ministry and produces a high level of conflict. Some congregations are purpose-driven. The leadership makes decisions in accord with the purpose or vision the congregation has adopted.

The most effective congregations are purpose-driven and people-sensitive. By people-sensitive we mean sensitive to the needs of the current membership but also sensitive to the unchurched people who that church is trying to reach.

Ascension's ministry is all about discipleship, and discipleship is all about relationships. We are dedicated to knowing Christ better so that we can serve Him and others better.

Please click on the notes to read about Ascension's Strategic Growth Plan and Kurt Bickel's report on the Focus Groups.

Strategic Growth Plan	Kurt Bickel's Report	Discipleship Purpose	Expansion/Renovation - Phase 2