Carlisle Diocese GROWING DISCIPLES Vision and Strategy 2011 - 2020
INTRODUCTION Starting point Aspiration Obstacles Gestation Building blocks Teaching Trust Testimony Timing Document
OUR MISSION By God’s grace, to grow God’s Kingdom in Cumbria Kingdom of God Grace
OUR VISION Is to see our Churches growing Disciples of all ages.
PRE-REQUISITES FOR PROGRESS Trust Partnership Variety Confidence
FIVE MARKS OF DISCIPLESHIP Maturity in Faith Prayer and Worship Community engagement Evangelism Quality of Relationships
1. Maturity in Faith Adult Christian Basics Generous giving Use of gifts Growth in vocations Intern programme Discipleship training
2. Prayer and Worship Prayer groups Varied worship styles ‘Fresh Expressions’ Network Youth Churches Exploring Special Occasions School involvement
3. Community engagement Social Action projects Multi-purpose buildings Charitable involvement Urban and Rural contacts Ministry at work Deanery links
4. Evangelism Church attendance Mission Action Plans Process Evangelism Parish evangelists Equipping for witness
5. Quality of Relationships Ecumenical county Small Groups Social activities Trained Welcomers Support for Family Life
STRATEGY Leadership Local Ministry Focussed Planning Comprehensive Mission
STEPPING STONES The Diocese will support the Parishes in their work by: Recruiting and training for excellence Developing new models Providing support Investing in local ministry Creating a strategy for outreach Adopting ‘Mission Action Plans’ Promoting an ‘Ecumenical County’ Encouraging creative use of buildings Implementing ‘Giving for Life’
NEXT STEPS FOR PARISHES - Listening to God FOR DEANERIES - Creative forward planning FOR DIOCESE - Appointing Missionary Bishop of Penrith - Doing a few things well - Revising Staff Team portfolios - Reviewing policies and resources - Marketing Carlisle Diocese - Measuring progress
NEXT STEPS FOR ALL Identifying partners, including: - Fellow Christians - Para-church organisations - Schools - Neighbouring dioceses - Other parishes - Deanery colleagues - Local government - MPs Offering feedback and suggestions Being confident and enthusiastic