The Horizon Storyline
Welcome to The HCLM Horizon Storyline, our multi-year strategic roadmap focused on “Extending the power grid (God’s love, light, grace) into our homes, neighborhoods, workplaces, and community.” This vision details specific phased initiatives, from short-term goals over the next 90 days to our longer-term objectives.
2+ Years
Long-Range Vision
Extending the power grid (God's love, light, grace) into our homes, workplace, & community.
1-2 Years
Long-Range Goals
Implementation of Disciple-Making Multiplication Model that includes our primary leadership pipeline
Add staffing in a way that will support our growth: Front Desk, Children’s Ministry, 2nd Pastor
Develop Outreach Initiatives: Emphasis on Missional Living and Compassion Outreach
L-Teams or variant resurrected
Within 1 Year
Short-Range Vision
Getting the "power back on" at Holy Cross Lake Mary
90 Days
Short-Range Goals
Enhancements and Improvments to our Youth and Children’s Ministry: Check-In System, Two Deep Policy
Begin Planning for Fall Career Exploration Fair with St. Luke’s Oviedo and HCLA
Implementation of Gallup Timeline Goals: Volunteer Recongition Event, Travel Photos, Shoutout Box
Train DM Launch Team in conjunction with Brian Phipps visit in March 2026
Past 90-180 Days
Implement Living Directory
New Member Classes and Chili Cook-Off
Lenten Listening Circle and Lent/Holy Week Plans
Build Disciples Made Launch Team
Fix basic processes
Workdays
The Story/Our Story
Veterans Appreciation Event
Christmas at HCLM
Fiscal Year 2026 Goals
Increase overall engagement from 18% to 40% by spring 2027, as well as overall increase on Gallup outcomes
Worship Attendance averaging 250 by the end of 2027