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Area Ministry

Area Ministry. in the Diocese of California. Area Ministry in Diocal. What exactly IS “Area Ministry”?. Area Ministry ::. ancient :: modern. Area Ministry :: ancient / modern . Recalls the ancient catholic understanding of “parish” as a geographical designation

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Area Ministry

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  1. Area Ministry • in the Diocese of California

  2. Area Ministry in Diocal • What exactly IS “Area Ministry”?

  3. Area Ministry :: • ancient :: modern

  4. Area Ministry ::ancient / modern • Recalls the ancient catholic understanding of “parish” as a geographical designation • A contemporary mission strategy that envisions an area as a consortium of congregations, institutions, people and the earth itself • A future-oriented mission strategy that will create fresh expressions of church, invigorate existing ministries, and reflect the rich diversity of the Bay Area

  5. Area Ministry :: • primarily but not exclusively geographic

  6. Area Ministry ::primarily but not exclusively geographic • could include urban/suburban partnerships • could involve cultural or language-specific ministries in several areas of diocal • edges of the area can be porous :: possible collaborations with other areas or other churches or institutions

  7. Area Ministry :: • ministry of all

  8. Area Ministry ::ministry of all • The baptismal covenant as the basis for ministry • A partnership of Bishop, priests, deacons and laity • A collaborative approach to ministry that frees us from parochial isolation and competitiveness • A movement from scarcity to abundance

  9. Area Ministry :: • the ingredients

  10. Area Ministry ::the ingredients • Willing partners • Diocesan oversight and support • Commitment to cooperative planning and ministry • Desire for growth and fresh expressions of church • Desire for becoming as diverse as the area • Commitment to spiritual growth and transformation • Creativity, risk-taking, and a sense of adventure

  11. Area Ministry :: • how it works

  12. Area Ministry ::how it works • Areas are identified • Congregations and others are invited into area ministry • Area ministry partners create a steering committee to work with diocesan leaders in planning and oversight • Team agrees on formative “Rule of Life” • Needs are identified; formation and training commence • One or more opportunities for “fresh expressions” of church are identified for the area ministry

  13. Area Ministry ::how it works • Planning and implementation of shared ministries • Continual evaluation and analysis • Continued growth and fresh expressions

  14. Area Ministry :: • resources

  15. Area Ministry ::resources • Partnership with CDSP in the Living Stones coalition • Ministry development resources (including LifeCycles and EFM) • Community organizing training • Specialized training • Community resources

  16. Area Ministry :: • other information

  17. Area Ministry ::where does it start? • When there is widespread transition in clergy leadership in the churches of an area • Where considerable population growth is occurring • Where there are existing cooperative ministries • Where there are other factors supportive of area ministry

  18. Area Ministry ::initial areas • East Contra Costa County • Berkeley/Albany/Richmond/Pinole • North of Market, San Francisco • South of Market, San Francisco • Oakland

  19. Area Ministry in Diocal • The aim of Area Ministry ::

  20. New, Renewed and Reimagined Mission and Ministry • in the Diocese of California

  21. Area Ministry • in the Diocese of California :: • Q and A

  22. Area Ministry • for more information, contact • the Rev. Canon Michael Barlowe • michaelb @ diocal. org

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