Mission of the Wisconsin Conference
The Mission of the Wisconsin Conference is to develop a culture of transformational and intergenerational discipleship whereby Jesus is multiplied in the life of every member.
Our Vision
Advancing the Adventist Mission in Wisconsin
Our Core Values
We value God’s Word and His wonderful message of the saving grace of Jesus Christ and His ability to change our lives to reflect His character.
We value the people in our churches that God is developing as His disciples in Wisconsin.
We value the charge given us to share the good news of Jesus to the people of Wisconsin in preparation for His soon coming.
Initiative & Goal One
Revitalization and Discipleship
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- Promote a culture of the revitalization of every member through reflective Bible study, prayer and worship
- Foster a positive environment for welcoming and integrating new members into the life of the congregation
- Provide intergenerational discipleship opportunities for every member and guest
- Increase the rate of retention and reclamation
- Encourage a Biblical stewardship climate and provide resources and materials to every church
Initiative & Goal Two
Leadership Development
- Promote a culture of excellence for pastors, teachers, and church administrators
- Cultivate and implement an intentional pastoral training and leadership development program for leaders at every level
- Support pastors for advanced professional and academic degrees
- Enhance and expand the Volunteer Lay Pastor Program
- Offer mentorship and coaching resources for new pastors and teachers
- Conduct training sessions focusing on spiritual gifts
Initiative & Goal Three
Educational Excellence: Mentorship, Growth, and Service
- Conference-wide vision and support for Adventist education
- All schools to promote educational and spiritual excellence
- Foster professional and academic development opportunities for teachers
- Make Adventist education possible for every Adventist child
- Expand the number of Adventist schools in Wisconsin
- Create an environment for practical service and love for the community
Initiative & Goal Four
Wakonda: Wisconsin Conference Youth Evangelism
- Provide impactful leadership training for all youth and young adult leaders, including club ministries, public campus ministries, and camp ministries
- Create a youth ministries communication program, which will involve training young people in various communication methods, including a social-media discipleship program for youth and young adults
- Develop an environment for growth by active wholesome recreation, social, and spiritual interconnectedness
- Engage the youth and young adults in local and statewide church life and various missions and ministries in conjunction with our department’s goals
- Establish and bolster Adventist Christian Fellowship (ACF) chapters in major public colleges and universities around the state (ACF is the North American Division Public Campus Ministries program)
Initiative & Goal Five
Proclamation Evangelism and Community Involvement
- Engage every ministry and member of the church in integrated evangelism
- Provide training, resources, and inspiration for pastors and lay evangelists
- Offer financial support for churches and small groups
- Conference-wide direction and vision for shared goals in community presence and outreach
- Hold evangelistic campaigns in every church
- Distribute outreach literature in communities without an Adventist presence
- Develop methods and ministries to reach emerging immigrant populations