vision2020
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vision2020. Plan for growth Framework to inspire and support Not a complex programme of activity, but a tool to help churches plan for mission on a regular basis. Starts with the local church. Strengthening our identity Growing in spirituality and prayer - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
vision2020
• Plan for growth• Framework to inspire and support• Not a complex programme of activity, but a tool to help churches plan for mission on a regular basis.
Starts with the local church
Strengthening our identity Growing in spirituality and prayerWorking ecumenically Doing evangelism Engaging in communitiesWelcoming all Growing the church Participating in global mission Working for justice and peaceCaring for creation
4: Community PartnershipsWe will be a Church that is more active in the life of local
neighbourhoods.
Local indicator: Playing an active role in work with children and young peopleoutside the Church.Synod indicator: Number of churches running some form of communityproject or working in partnership with other local agencies.Assembly indicator: Direct support through grants, training or other resources for community-based mission.
What churches might pledge
THE LOCAL MISSION AND MINISTRY REVIEW PROCESS
Major church life review
Church Accompanied Self Appraisal
Ministerial Accompanied Self Appraisal
Elders’ meeting to
agree the proposals for revision's of the pastorate’s profile & the minister’s role
in the church’s mission strategy.
Church meeting to
approve report to Synod