Taking Our Pulse: Sept. 4, 2006

PAM gathered at CCUMC on Sunday afternoon to discuss the progress of the group and to determine its future direction and goals, as well as the function and nature of the group.

In this meeting, the group:

1. Defined itself as not being a Task Force, at this present time
2. Defined itself as not being a church planting group, at this present time
3. Articulated a need for more organization and specified leadership
4. Noted the possibility of contacting prior visitors (of PAM) in an attempt to understand and articulate our strengths and growing points
5. Acknowledged the desire to grow stronger in order to support others and be a foundation and resource for others
6. Acknowledged that we need to draw upon our diverse social, personal, and spiritual autobiographies as diverse Asian Americans so that we may work towards forming a (Bible Study group) space for conversations and study and fellowship and support for social action, for theological innovation and for spiritual formation

Possible Agenda for the meeting:
1. Setting the calendar (for 1 year, for 6 months, for ???)
2. Short-term goals (how long is short term? 1 year? 3 years?)
3. Possible topics for discussion (in the next year? In the next months? For future?)
4. Re-articulate/re-define/revisit our mission statement?

Notes about the group:
Formed approximately 3 years ago
Is exploring what it means to participate in “Asian worship”
Is exploring its mission statement and foci
Is exploring what it means to be “progressive Christians”