Good Tidings 5 Year Plan
The
five year plan at Good Tidings is a fluid concept bathed in prayer and
managed by our board of directors who are committed to establishing
solid growth and financial prosperity for the future of our ministry.
Our focus in the following important areas continues even as priorities
at times will fluctuate. We seek to build upon the Biblical heritage
handed over to us by those who faithfully laid the groundwork upon
which we build. In the coming five years we anticipate to build upon:A Theology of Safety
Paramount to all that we do at Good Tidings is safety. At Good Tidings safety is more than a management philosophy or an operational protocol. Safety is a cornerstone of our theology. At Good Tidings safety is a part of our ministry calling, a part of our "theology of management." As a part of our "THEOLOGY OF MANAGEMENT" we consider it a high calling when groups of individuals entrust their well being to us in outdoor adventure, ministry meetings, and activity sessions.We pledge an absolute unwavering commitment to overall safety based upon an ardent adherence to the practice of safe recreational activities. At Good Tidings, nothing is more important than the safety of your group members when you come on site. We pledge to do all that we can, even when it becomes unpopular or at times an inconvenience, to initiate any measure that will insure the safety of the individuals within your family or group.
As good as we presently are in this arena, we pledge enhanced policies and procedures that will only improve upon our ability to deliver safe recreation to you and your groups.
Financial Accountability
We seek financial accountability to the public and to the ministries tha we serve. This includes a Biblical perspective and accountability in the area of financial responsibility.Our Biblical perspective on financial accountability derives from an unwavering emphasis on debt free operation and a conservative management of the resources given to us by God.
We pledge never to grow at the sacrifice of sound Biblical practices. Our 501C(3) not-for-profit organization will continue to grow in the area of financial accountability and sound ethical practice.
Annual Conferences
The traditional conferences that have been held throughout the years are a part of the tradition of the ministry here.WOMEN'S CONFERENCE in the spring, HUNTER'S CONFERENCE in the fall, TEEN WINTER CONFERENCE right after Christmas, has been the history of our conference center focus. This year we are adding a fourth conference, our annual FATHER & SON CAMP.
The future will bring more conferences, and our board of directors has chosen to enlarge this aspect of our ministry slowly and carefully. Out intent has been to enhance and to develop the existing conferences first. We desire to see these great opportunities better established, better attended, and better promoted before we seek to increase in the number of our annual conferences.
And so our five year plan is to better develop these conferences even while viewing the abundant possibilities of more conferences in the years to come.
Serving Church and Corporate Retreats
Facilitating the planning and growth of various user groups has been identified by many as what we do best. We prefer to view it as a "gift of hospitality" as we deliver fine dining experiences, clean rooms for solitude and rest, and meeting areas designed to enhance your experience with us.Our five year plan is to better embrace your group(s) with an ever increasing quality of hospitality and food service. Program activities for your group (fall, winter and spring) will continue to be improved as we build towards the future.
At present our existing meeting rooms are of a quality which we are proud of. And we anticipate adding more meeting rooms to better serve you in the future.
Holiday Meals for the Public
We anticipate adding a new emphasis upon holiday meals for the public. Many friends of Good Tidings have asked for this as we grow and become more known to the general public.Our experienced food service staff is anxious to increase our service to friends in the area. Even as we continue to embrace the concept of "humble beginnings," we still anticipate, in the next five years, that we will be offering more and more holiday meals to the public who we know and love.
Some of these might include, but not be limited to: Easter Brunch, Mother's Day Brunch & Dinner, and others.
Summer Camps
Our staff is committed to the powerful impact that Christian camping has upon all who attend. From the young junior camper, to the teen campers, to the counselors, and even to the camp director, all who engage in the outdoor summer camp ministry are eventually blessed.We continue to strive to enhance our summer camping program. The Gospel of Christ will always be a cornerstone of all that we do at our camps and we commit to continue to build upon the ceremonies and traditions that have made Good Tidings Summer Bible Camp all that it is.
Christian Outdoor Education
The basic philosophy behind our Outdoor Education Center is that anything can be taught better, and made more fun, in the outdoors. At our O.E. center, we strive to teach the wonder of the creation to all classes who participate. Our O.E. center continues to grow as we welcome more Christian schools to Good Tidings each year.We plan on continuing to offer the finest facilities and the finest curriculum possible as we strive to serve the Christian schools who visit us. We commit to enhancing and improving our O.E. center in the upcoming years. It is exciting to see the continued growth in this area.
Counseling Services to the Public
More and more calls come into our office at Good Tidings for counseling. Presently we are involved with counselees from several communities.This free service we do unto the Lord as we proclaim the power and the wisdom of Biblical counseling. Our camp director and his wife continue to be trained in Biblical counseling through the National Association of Nouthetic Counselors. As a ministry we are pleased to offer Christian counseling at no charge to any who would be in need.
This service to our surrounding communities is a part of our five year plan.