Way Finders is a prayerfully grounded group of open-minded and courageous lay and clergy leaders who possess diverse backgrounds, ministry gifts, and mission-oriented charisms. Purposefully committed to prayer, reflection, emerging research, and fearless inquiry, the group's mandate is to discern God's activity and develop effective missional strategies. Ultimately, Way Finders exists to provide guidance and direction to leaders at all levels, ensuring their work yields a tangible impact on flourishing ministry within local communities.
Foundational Framework
The work of the Way Finders Vision Strategy Support Team (VSST) is grounded in the theological and missional identity of the Diocese, guided by the following foundational statements and commitments:
• Mission Statement: To participate in God’s mission of reconciling the world to God through Jesus Christ.
• Vision Statement: To create and sustain Christ-centered, mission-minded, ministering communities of faith.
Baptismal Covenant
o Belief in God the Father, Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and God the Holy Spirit.
o Continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and prayers
o Persevere in resisting evil and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord
o Proclaim by word and example the good news of God in Christ
o Seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbour as yourself
o Strive for justice and peace among all people, respect the dignity of every human being
o Strive to safeguard the integrity of God’s creation and respect, sustain, renew the life of the
earth
Anglican Communion’s Five Marks of Mission:
o To proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom (TELL)
o To teach, baptize and nurture new believers (TEACH)
o To respond to human need by loving service (TEND)
o To seek to transform unjust structures of society (TRANSFORM)
o To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth
(TREASURE)
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