The 4 Initiatives of our Visioning Process

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DEVELOPING HEALTHY CONGREGATIONS: (PDF Format)

Congregational Development, Stewardship, Outreach and Social Justice,

Inclusive & welcoming for regular membership, youth, families, shut-ins, marginalized, newcomers.
Inspiring worship life; passionate spirituality. Liturgical flexibility.
Active social justice, outreach and pastoral care.
Education, awareness, advocacy through communication of Diocesan positions on controversial issues.
Mature stewardship of all resources – time, talent, treasure -- maintenance of "spiritual house"
Youth drawn in, held in, and empowered as members of our Church.
 

1. EMBRACING YOUTH:
   
   Youth, Ministry, Community, Witness, Stewardship
   
   Youth Initiatives coordinated & encouraged at Diocesan level - coaching, listening, nurturing.
   Youth Music Program.
   Faith formation gatherings.
   Forums for youth expression, dialog, debate, consensus defining self as Anglican & as a Christian.
   Youth community development.
   Communications conduit – two way – youth to/from adult
   Instruction in scripture and history --enabling awareness of spiritual identity and hunger for ongoing discovery.
   Enabling youth action in social justice, outreach, ecumenism and mission.
    
2. ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EFFECTIVENESS:
   
   Administration, Standards, Communication, Organizational Effectiveness
   
   Effective administrative framework, linking all levels of Diocesan structure.
   Diocese, Region, Parish networked & working together.
   "Sharing best practice" – administrative & program “glue & linkage”
   Atmosphere of open communication, collaboration & trust.
   Bishop as Chief Pastor, Diocese as enabler to ministering congregations.
   Clergy & lay leadership wellness
   Leadership programming – train, equip, encourage, support
    
3. ANGLICAN CHRISTIAN FORMATION:
   
   Education, Ministry, Spiritual Development:
   
   Life-long journey of discovery, learning and
   faith development.
   Emphasis on "Ministry" as a verb, not a noun.
   Back to basics – Baptismal Covenant is key. Active, not passive ministry.
   Total Ministry of all the baptized.
   Spiritual development programming at every age level --Sunday School to Youth to Adult.
   Distinct Anglican identity expressed in faith & tradition, reconnection with scripture, sacredness of Life.
   Active discussion with clear positions on societal issues from Anglican Christian perspective.