CONNECTED
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Cut
Different.
Same vine. New growth. A bold year of trusting the Gardener and bearing fruit that lasts.
ONE CHURCH.
FOUR SEASONS.
ONE SHARED VISION.
“He prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more.”
John 15:2 · NLT (excerpt)
Four seasons.
One journey.
Tap a quarter to see the vision, next moves, and what our church will experience together.
Start connected.
Introduce the theme and begin a year shaped by abiding in Christ.
- 21 Days of Prayer begins January 11.
- HeartPour staff gathering in January before the year presentation (date TBD).
- Theme presentation and Vision Party announcement January 31.
January is
the ignition.
Three intentional moments establish spiritual alignment, staff culture, and a shared vision for the entire church.
21 Days
of Prayer.
Begin connected to God before asking what we will produce. Prepare hearts for the new year.
PRAY BEFORE WE PRODUCEHeart
Pour.
A relaxed, honoring staff gathering before the public reveal. Hear the senior pastor's heart, invite staff input, and introduce culture values.
LISTEN · HONOR · ALIGNThe Big
Reveal.
Present Cut Different, explain the John 15 foundation, reveal the quarterly journey, and introduce campus Vision Parties.
ONE SHARED DIRECTIONPour into
the people.
HeartPour is about more than delivering information. It's an opportunity for the senior pastor and staff to connect, listen, and establish the culture that will carry the vision forward.
Pastor's heart.
Candid Q&A on vision, expectations, priorities, and desired internal culture.
Staff's heart.
Space for staff questions, aspirations, honest feedback, and conversation.
Culture in hand.
A beautifully designed booklet or handout introducing internal values and pillars.
Set the scene.
Informal setting, welcoming hospitality, and an atmosphere that values the team.
A party
with purpose.
Quarterly Vision Parties bring every campus together in a town-hall format to celebrate wins, hear real stories, and anticipate what's next.
Celebrate.
Highlight church progress and the personal growth happening throughout the congregation.
Connect.
Make room for questions, leadership updates, and meaningful campus-wide conversation.
Preview.
Introduce the next quarterly theme and what it means in everyday life.
Activate.
Give everyone one tangible action to practice as the next season begins.
Q2 → FIRST PARTY · Q3 → SECOND PARTY · Q4 → THIRD PARTY · DATES TBD
From vision
to action.
A simple execution checklist to keep the annual rollout focused and aligned across every campus.
Prepare prayer.
Confirm the 21-day prayer rhythm, communication channels, and campus participation.
Host HeartPour.
Set the date, design the culture booklet, plan the Q&A, and create an honoring environment.
Reveal the vision.
Align teaching, graphics, media, quarterly theme previews, and the announcement of Vision Parties.
Show the fruit.
Collect stories, share measurable wins, listen at campus town halls, and launch the next theme.
Stay close.
Grow different.
It's not just about what God is cutting away. It's about what He's growing in us.