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Encouraging the DNA of a Missional Church
Reflections from the Diocese of Newcastle
Encouraging the DNA of a Missional Church developing strategic pathways for local mission
Encouraging the DNA of a Missional Church developing strategic pathways for local mission
Your Experiences:
what are the key components of your diocese’s vision?
how are they evidenced in your local parish?
Encouraging the DNA of a Missional Church developing strategic pathways for local mission
The Newcastle Story
The Newcastle Story
Encouraging the DNA of a Missional Church developing strategic pathways for local mission
evolving...
...a work in progress
Diocesan Strategic Directions
Encouraging the DNA of a Missional Church developing strategic pathways for local mission
Encouraging the DNA of a Missional Church developing strategic pathways for local mission
Understanding Vision
• the task of the leader
Encouraging the DNA of a Missional Church developing strategic pathways for local mission
Understanding Vision• the task of the leader• the case for change
deep change...
... or slow death
Encouraging the DNA of a Missional Church developing strategic pathways for local mission
Understanding Vision• the task of the leader• the case for change• the substance
Encouraging the DNA of a Missional Church developing strategic pathways for local mission
Understanding Vision• the task of the leader• the case for change• the substance
• the authority
Encouraging the DNA of a Missional Church developing strategic pathways for local mission
Cultural Change
from pastoral...
... to missional
Encouraging the DNA of a Missional Church developing strategic pathways for local mission
Cultural Changekey components
• inspiration
Encouraging the DNA of a Missional Church developing strategic pathways for local mission
Cultural Changekey components
• education
Encouraging the DNA of a Missional Church developing strategic pathways for local mission
Cultural Changekey components
• experience
Encouraging the DNA of a Missional Church developing strategic pathways for local mission
Cultural Changekey components
• equipping of personnel
Encouraging the DNA of a Missional Church developing strategic pathways for local mission
Cultural Changekey components
• permission giving
Encouraging the DNA of a Missional Church developing strategic pathways for local mission
Cultural Changekey components
• authority
Encouraging the DNA of a Missional Church developing strategic pathways for local mission
Cultural Changekey components
• understanding the context
Encouraging the DNA of a Missional Church developing strategic pathways for local mission
Cultural Changekey components
• instability
Encouraging the DNA of a Missional Church developing strategic pathways for local mission
Cultural Changekey components
• naming ‘inevitability
thinking’
Encouraging the DNA of a Missional Church developing strategic pathways for local mission
Team-shaped Visionessentials
• bishop’s ministry team
Encouraging the DNA of a Missional Church developing strategic pathways for local mission
Team-shaped Visionessentials
• ministry teams in parishes
Encouraging the DNA of a Missional Church developing strategic pathways for local mission
Team-shaped Visionessentials
• external consultants
Encouraging the DNA of a Missional Church developing strategic pathways for local mission
Team-shaped Visionessentials
• focusing on equipping
Encouraging the DNA of a Missional Church developing strategic pathways for local mission
Team-shaped Visionessentials
• diocesan learning days
Encouraging the DNA of a Missional Church developing strategic pathways for local mission
Team-shaped Visionessentials
• newcastle school of theology
for ministry
Encouraging the DNA of a Missional Church developing strategic pathways for local mission
Team-shaped Visionessentials
• diocesan entities
Encouraging the DNA of a Missional Church developing strategic pathways for local mission
Integritystaying on track
• diocesan leadership practising the vision
Encouraging the DNA of a Missional Church developing strategic pathways for local mission
Integritystaying on track
• remaining focused on the local
‘if it’s not happening in the congregation... ...it’s not happening’
Encouraging the DNA of a Missional Church developing strategic pathways for local mission
Integritystaying on track
• being honest when things aren’t working
not being afraid to stop......and learn from our mistakes
Encouraging the DNA of a Missional Church developing strategic pathways for local mission
Integritystaying on track
• doing a few things, and doing them well
Encouraging the DNA of a Missional Church developing strategic pathways for local mission
Integritystaying on track
• being realistic about what is possible
Encouraging the DNA of a Missional Church developing strategic pathways for local mission
Integritystaying on track
• not being afraid to learn from others
Encouraging the DNA of a Missional Church developing strategic pathways for local mission
Integritystaying on track
• the necessity of theological formation and ongoing theological reflection
Encouraging the DNA of a Missional Church developing strategic pathways for local mission
Integritystaying on track
• listening to the local context
Encouraging the DNA of a Missional Church developing strategic pathways for local mission
Being Single-mindednot getting side-tracked
• continuous focus• harmony of message• staying on message
Encouraging the DNA of a Missional Church developing strategic pathways for local mission
Permission Giving
• abraham as a model of faith
Encouraging the DNA of a Missional Church developing strategic pathways for local mission
Our Current Practicein the diocese of newcastle
• becoming ministering communities in
mission
Encouraging the DNA of a Missional Church developing strategic pathways for local mission
Our Current Practicein the diocese of newcastle
• focusing on missional communities
Encouraging the DNA of a Missional Church developing strategic pathways for local mission
Our Current Practicein the diocese of newcastle
• resourcing size transitions
Encouraging the DNA of a Missional Church developing strategic pathways for local mission
Achievementswhere we are on the journey
Encouraging the DNA of a Missional Church developing strategic pathways for local mission