History Phase 2
57 church leaders consider, modify, and adopt CCT Organization Plan
(Pasadena — January 2003)
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Achieved broader participation from church leaders; continually increasing broad participation remains a priority.
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Reviewed, modified, rewrote, and approved, by consensus, CCT Organizational Plan.
— Expanded CCT to include Christian organizations that are national in scope.
— Affirmed criteria for launching CCT as 25 denominations that agree to join CCT -
Authorized circulation of CCT Organizational Plan.
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Identified interim budget.
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Scheduled another meeting with expanded participation.
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Issued a public announcement.
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Appointed an expanded Steering Committee.
Steering Committee initiates provisional CCT organizational infrastructure
(March — December 2003)
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Actively continued to broaden participation of church leaders.
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Developed CCT website.
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Researched incorporating as a 501(c)3 organization.
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Wrote grant proposals for funding.
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Monitored denominational approval process for CCT Organizational Plan.
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Planned January 2004 CCT meeting.
51 leaders evaluated progress of over 25 churches in process of joining CCT and adopting its Organizational Plan
(Houston — January 2004)
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Achieved broader participation from church/communion leaders; continually increasing broad participation remains a priority.
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Refined CCT Organizational Plan.
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Identified critical “next step” organizational development tasks and issues.
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Formed By-laws Sub-committee.
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Formed Outreach Sub-Committees.
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“Practiced” CCT’s purpose through worship, prayer, learning about different prayer traditions, and considering “the changing face of global Christianity.”
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Deepened working and personal relationships.
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Scheduled CCT “launch” meeting for 2005.
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Expanded Steering Committee.
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Issued public announcement.
See also
The Chicago Statement | Organizational Plan | Steering Committee