The Pastoral Leadership Institute's 2007-2011 strategic plan focused on increasing support for pastors through expanded leadership training programs. Major initiatives included enhancing coaching programs in areas like nurturing, finances, health, and marriage. The plan also aimed to double student class sizes, develop new funding models, implement technology improvements, and expand international partner church programs. The core of the PLI program would be supplemented by additional modules like networks for current and graduating students, international programs, and executive training.

1. PASTORAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE 2007- 2011 STRATEGIC PLAN HIGHLIGHTS

2. 2007- 2011 STRATEGIC FOCUS Increase the response to the needs of pastors and partners that will enable them greater focus on “Connecting People to Jesus Christ”. Increase the emphasis on the nurturing aspect from the vision statement

3. MAJOR CUSTOMER INITIATIVES Enhanced and additional Leadership training for pastors, partners, and congregations Enhanced Nurturing Coaching Financial Physical health Marriage Oasis Prayer Teams @ Partner Retreat Improved Collegial group effectiveness Double student class size to 120 during the 5 year plan

4. 2007- 2011 MAJOR ORGANIZATIONAL INITIATIVES Develop and implement a new funding model in 2007 Continue the implementation and application of technology throughout the program Pilot Ablaze Connection Web functionality extension Optimize new accounting and donor management systems Stabilize and develop staff along with new standard operating procedures Continue smart expansion of International partner church program Develop a phased implementation of PLI Networks in 2008-2009 pending completion of an approved Business Plan

5. PLI PROGRAM MODEL PLI CORE represents the base program and the foundation for other modules PLI Networks has the potential to provide linkages to graduating and current PLI congregations via technologically valuable training PLI International Partner Church expansion PLI GET Governance and Executive Training PLI National would be a module that would dialogue with other organizations (i.e. Stephens Ministry, ELCA, and Wisconsin Synod) PLI National PLI GET PLI International PLI NETworks PLI CORE

6. PLI COURSE TRAINING MODEL Leading from Within Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Program Electives Mobilizing the Baptized Teaming for Mission Nurturing Positive Change for Mission How to Be a Missional Church

7. STRATEGIC ISSUES The ability to keep the program relevant and valuable to former, current, and potential participants. We believe that one of the most fundamental questions that will need to be addressed in the coming year is “How to Fund the Program to allow for excellence and value over the planning horizon?”

8. 2007 FUNDING STRATEGY-INDIVIDUALS Continued significant focus on mega and major donor nurturing Dr. Oesch will lead with existing selected donors. Executive Leader and VP Ministry Advancement will assign representatives to work with new potential donors in these categories. Ministry Encouragement Events will continue to be the primary tool for generating new donors.

9. 2007 FUNDING STRATEGY-GRANTS Another major source of funding for the organization will continue to be grants. Dr. Oesch will serve as the primary new grant application writer along with the Executive Leader and others.

10. FUNDING STRATEGY-OTHER SOURCES Student Fees are a significant source of revenue for the organization. PLI is proposing to move very intentional to a model that will source 50% of the required funds from fees by the fifth year of the planning horizon. Prior year funding from fees 2005 - 27.3% 2004 - 32.1% Proposed distribution from fees 2007 - 44.6% 2011 - 52.16%

11. Conclusion Now we want to discuss the details of the strategic plan…