Upper Missouri Ministries

*Mission Statement*
		To provide Christ-centered outdoor ministry experiences for all ages.
*Vision Statement*
		(In the year 2010,) Upper Missouri Ministries is the brand name of Christ-centered outdoor ministry that understands and embraces our responsibility in the MonDak region. We have a prioritized and specific master plan for our facilities that encompasses a residential site and an office/programming site in Williston that continues our dedication to year-round innovative programming for the entire region. Our eight paid staff ^¹ and over 200 hundred annual volunteer staff provides the region with continuity in leadership, programming, and personal connection. We continue to evaluate and enhance our programming to meet the needs of the region with attention to physical, emotional, and spiritual safety. We are in equal partnerships with our supportive congregations by offering year-round Christ-centered outdoor experiences for all ages and in turn they offer financial support. Our fundraising professional and volunteer staff have secured in excess of 1 million in endowment funds and enough funds to meet the annual budget.
*Core Values:*
		Lutheran Our foundation is based on a long-standing heritage that all are justified by grace through faith in Christ Jesus. Local Lutheran congregations established this ministry in 1943. Currently, 51 Lutheran congregations of North Dakota and Montana make up this organization. We are grateful for the individual and congregational relationships of ownership and commitment that are expressed through service and responsibility.
*Safety:*
		We are dedicated to providing an atmosphere of emotional, physical and spiritual safety for all ages. All-Embracing This ministry understands and embraces the responsibility of offering Christ-centered experiences for all ages. We respectfully receive all of God’s children into a welcoming faith-led, spirit filled experience. Christ-Centered Most importantly, our Christ-centered focus forms our commitment to provide quality and flexible programs for all ages that offer opportunities to stretch and enhance their faith and lives. We believe these core values are centered in Christ who calls his disciples of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
Strategic Goals:
	1.	Develop year-round programming that steadily increases camp utilization.
			Summer Camp: continue to enhance program progression for children and offer family camp experience. Summer VBS: work closely with churches to offer help with publicity, volunteer recruitment, etc… Year-round: offer weekend retreats for all people and offer opportunities for rallies in cluster areas.
	2.	Maintain and provide stable financial resources that supports and enhances program growth.
			Look at the relationship between the user fee and annual fund Establish an endowment Review financial procedures
	3.	Recruit and retain quality leadership committed to thriving Christ-centered ministry.
			Re-develop board and committee roles and schedules, develop standing agenda, and continue to develop and support the role of the board development committee. Review and update personnel polices, develop staff development plan and compensation guidelines for staff.
	4.	Develop and implement a master plan for site and facility that supports program growth.
			Determine facility and property needs to meet program goals Secure land use planner to review and update master plan, have master plan approved by the corporation Develop and implement plan for funding of the prioritized master plan.
	5.	Establish Upper Missouri Ministries as the brand name for outdoor ministries in the communities and congregations of northwest North Dakota and northeast Montana.
			Fully utilize free media outlets (noon shows and p.s.a.) and electronic opportunities to increase communication. Re-vitalized the camp ambassador (delegate) program to more effectively connect with our churches Develop a holiday festival, UMM foods, and a worship that are all unique to UMM. Review and reconnect with current member congregations and connect with possible member congregations through development of promotional packages.

1 (Executive Director, program director, food service coordinator, office administrator, fund development director, conference youth director, maintenance director, volunteer coordinator)