More About Our Mission
Our Mission
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 & Goals
Revitalization and Discipleship
Leadership Development
Educational Excellence: Mentorship, Growth, and Service
Wakonda: Wisconsin Conference Youth Evangelism
Proclamation Evangelism and Community Involvement
Revitalization and Discipleship
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
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
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
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)
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