Mission: God invites us all to be partners in God’s mission Why are we doing what we are doing? or
5 marks of mission: To proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom To teach, baptise and nurture new believers To respond to human need by loving service To transform unjust structures of society, to challenge violence of every kind and pursue peace and reconciliation To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth
Focal Ministries Key: Christian community with focal leaders Stipendiary Priest - Focal ministry for 1 Church - Oversight over others Focal Ministers (each could be a small team)
Context: resourcing God’s Church for God’s mission in Moray Full-time ministries in Moray 2018: 19 charges, 21 posts 8 vacancies.
Context: resourcing God’s Church for God’s mission in Moray Church of Scotland 2018: 1024 charges now, planned for 924. 742 parish ministers now. Church of Scotland 2023: 611 parish ministers projected.