Shaping our Future Synod – 19 March 2016

Shaping our future Gracious God, May your Holy Spirit guide us into the future. Help us, throughout the diocese, to show uninhibited reliance on your grace and power as we seek the renewal of our lives. Give us courage, rigour, imagination and generosity in order that your kingdom may come and your abundant life be known by all. Amen.

Three goals What is our purpose:  Grow the Church  Reimagine ministry  Serve the common good

Where we’ve come from Previous synod approved 8 recommendations Further development work by Bishop’s Staff in January was noted by Bishop’s Council in February Bishop’s Staff residential last week– with parish, chaplaincy, education/youth and diocesan staff involvement Rural deans/lay chairs, as well as principal officers (mission, ministry, education and support services), received briefing this week

Strategy development Determine position Develop strategy Build the plan Manage performance Identify strategic issues to address Assess current facts, trends, needs SWOT analysis Vision, mission, values Strategic goals/priorities Objectives Action plan/ responsibilities Communication plan Resource plan and budget Implementation Progress reviews and risk management Updates

Two strategic priorities 1.Putting mission and evangelism at the heart of all we do – Mission – Evangelism 2.Resourcing ministry for mission

Prayer Missional capacity Focus on evangelism Service in the world Culture change Prayer Confident Christians Mission and evangelism at the heart of all we do

Prayer Missional capacity Focus on evangelism Service in the world Culture change Toolkits for growing and sharing faith Renewing hope, reviewing practice - DMPG Local and global expressions Reshaped Diocesan Missioner role 10 extra posts Retain current level of parish clergy Prayer Confident Christians Mission and evangelism at the heart of all we do

Resourcing ministry for mission DevelopmentCollaborationLeadership

Resourcing ministry for mission Collaboration Resource teams ‘Ministry for Mission’ forum – major review of purpose and scope Develop parish/school partnerships Development Deepening discipleship Vocation and models of ministry Leadership Deanery missional planning with archdeaconries Roles, resources and responsibilities of deanery leadership Strategy champion on Bishop’s Staff

What next Resource planning - 5 year plan and 2017 budget Action plans and responsibilities On-going communications