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