1. Diocese of Jamaica & the Cayman Islands
FRAMEWORK SYNOD 2018
FOR A DIOCESAN
THREE YEAR
STRATEGIC PLAN Presented by: Bishop Howard Gregory

2. VISION STATEMENT
A passionate & committed community that is a beacon of Christian discipleship, serving its members and reaching out to others by the promotion of justice and the transformation of human lives, through the love of Christ among all people.
Most of you will recall that we began with an Vision Statement which was quite long. It represented at the time an attempt to accommodate the many perspectives that members wanted to see reflected in the vision for the Diocese. Having been engaged by some congregations, having received feedback, the Monitoring Committee has worked on a more succinct formulation which we believe is quite comprehensive in scope.

3. MISSION STATEMENT
To continuously proclaim the good news of the Kingdom of God, through the joyful, active discipleship of all members
To teach, baptize, welcome, enroll and nurture new members
To continuously respond to human need
To be an influence for good in the wider society
To safeguard, sustain and renew the life of the earth
The Mission Statement continues to reflect the Five Marks of Mission of the Anglican Communion.

4. CORE VALUES Faithfulness Compassion Hospitality Fellowship Service
Inclusiveness
Accountability
Honesty
Integrity
Trust

5. The SWOT Analysis Weaknesses of the Diocese
Examination of the internal strengths and
Weaknesses of the Diocese
Examination of the Opportunities and Threats
External to the Diocese

6. STRENGTHS Strong Tradition – rich heritage & history
Our Liturgical worship
Organizational structure of the Diocese
Extensive skills and talents, deeply committed people within Clergy and congregations
Island wide coverage
Extensive Real Assets

7. WEAKNESSES Ageing & declining membership
Lack of focus on age appropriate Ministry
Inadequate attention to spiritual formation of members
Inadequate communication and flow of information

8. WEAKNESSES
Failure to fully manage, engage and leverage our Human Resources and Physical assets
Absence of a specific intentional vocational focus which looks at recruitment, engagement and retention of persons in Ordained Ministry
Not enough creativity and variety in our Music Ministry

9. OPPORTUNITIES
Reaching out & engaging the un-churched and lapsed members
Leveraging our physical assets to improve financial viability and sustainability of the Diocese
Building social awareness with increased engagement in advocacy
More concentration on parenting and family life education

10. OPPORTUNITIES
Strong intentional focus on Youth programmes and development
Utilising social and other media for spiritual & personal development
Focus on values education through church related schools and the wider society

11. OPPORTUNITIES
Strengthen pastoral caring ministry of the church to the vulnerable - youth, the lonely, depressed, elderly and those needing to belong
Strengthen ecumenism and interfaith dialogue to build committed and energized congregations that are multi- faith sensitive

12. THREATS Materialism & individualism Denominational competition
Lack of trust within the society
Crime & Violence
Radically shifting demographics
Declining denominational loyalty

13. The Nine (9) Strategic Goals When all nine Goals are achieved the Vision will have become reality

14. GOALS The creation of the church as a community of disciples
To be a church which builds spiritual awareness and caters to the spiritual needs of all
To build transformed congregations of care and hospitality
To be a church of nurture and support for Youth
Establish the financial viability and sustainability of the Diocese

15. GOALS
Create and adhere to standard measures of what constitutes viable congregational units
Develop an effective and reliable communication infrastructure connecting all units within the Diocese at all times.
Ensure an effectively structured Diocese i.e. rules, regulations, policies, procedures and practices.
Strengthen Ministry to the elderly through partnering relationships with State/NGO Agencies, etc., to facilitate access to social and other services.

16. GOAL OBJECTIVES Supporting Objectives when all are reached, enables the achievement of the GOAL they support.

17. Goal Objectives for GOAL # 1 Create a Community of Disciples
Encourage engagement of all congregations in the intentional discipleship program
Challenge congregations to engage in and strengthen evangelism and outreach as an expression of intentional discipleship

18. Publish and disseminate spiritual literature and study guides
Goal Objectives for GOAL #2 BUILDING A SPIRITUAL AWARENESS & CATERING TO SPIRITUAL NEEDS
Foster in each congregation spiritual awareness and a commitment to spiritual growth and maturity of members
Expose clergy, church workers, congregations to opportunities for deepening spirituality e.g. retreats, Cursillo, Alpha programme, etc.
Promote Bible Study & Prayer Groups in congregational and other settings
Publish and disseminate spiritual literature and study guides

19. Encourage the formation of support groups within congregations
Goal Objectives for GOAL #3 CONGREGATIONS OF CARE, NURTURE AND HOSPITALITY
Encourage the formation of support groups within congregations
Create an environment of volunteerism as an aspect of discipleship
Prepare and equip members and volunteers with the necessary attitudes and skills for fostering of caring congregations
Mentor the newly confirmed

20. Goal Objectives for GOAL #4 IN SUPPORT OF SPIRITUAL & OTHER YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Promote platforms for dialogue with youth and young adults within congregations and the wider community
Support more widespread establishment and strengthening of AYF and AYAM groups
Utilize Camp Auchtembeddie & Hillcrest for residential programmes of nurture and formation
Promote more widespread presence of uniformed groups, e.g. Scouts / Girl Guides within congregations and communities

21. Goal Objectives for GOAL#5 FINANCIAL VIABILITY
Facilitate financial training of leadership at congregational, deanery, regional and diocesan levels.
Create a culture of annual pledging across the diocese
Encourage members to leave bequests for the church
Improve management and development of the church’s physical assets

22. Goal Objectives for GOAL #6 TO CREATE VIABLE CONGREGATIONS
Audit the state of congregations in the Diocese
Merge / relocate congregations where determined appropriate
Identify developing communities for purpose of church planting

23. Goal Objectives for GOAL # 7 EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
Review existing communication structure
Develop & implement modern platform
Emphasize accountability of those responsible for communication task

24. Goal Objective for GOAL#8 AN EFFECTIVELY STRUCTURED DIOCESE
Review current structure of the Diocese
Undertake Structural revision with stakeholders, where necessary
Revise and update Canons & policies
Outsource non-core activities

25. Goal Objectives for GOAL #9 MINISTRY TO THE ELDERLY
Establish priority needs of the elderly
Establish day care facilities through partnership with NGO’s and State Agencies, where feasible
Utilize church facilities for activities and skills training & social interaction for the elderly
Provide access to information & guidance