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Carlisle Diocese GROWING DISCIPLES Vision and Strategy 2011 - 2020

Carlisle Diocese GROWING DISCIPLES Vision and Strategy 2011 - 2020. Starting point Aspiration Obstacles Gestation Building blocks Teaching Trust Testimony Timing Document. INTRODUCTION. By God’s grace, to grow God’s Kingdom in Cumbria Kingdom of God Grace Cumbria. OUR MISSION.

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Carlisle Diocese GROWING DISCIPLES Vision and Strategy 2011 - 2020

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  1. Carlisle DioceseGROWING DISCIPLESVision and Strategy2011 - 2020

  2. Starting point Aspiration Obstacles Gestation Building blocks Teaching Trust Testimony Timing Document INTRODUCTION

  3. By God’s grace, to grow God’s Kingdom in Cumbria Kingdom of God Grace Cumbria OUR MISSION

  4. Is to see our Churches growing Disciples of all ages. OUR VISION

  5. Trust Partnership Variety Confidence PRE-REQUISITES FOR PROGRESS

  6. Maturity in Faith Prayer and Worship Community engagement Evangelism Quality of Relationships FIVE MARKS OF DISCIPLESHIP

  7. Adult Christian Basics Generous giving Use of gifts Growth in vocations Intern programme Discipleship training 1. Maturity in Faith

  8. Prayer groups Varied worship styles ‘Fresh Expressions’ Network Youth Churches Exploring Special Occasions School involvement 2. Prayer and Worship

  9. Social Action projects Multi-purpose buildings Charitable involvement Urban and Rural contacts Ministry at work Deanery links 3. Community engagement

  10. Church attendance Mission Action Plans Process Evangelism Parish evangelists Equipping for witness 4. Evangelism

  11. Ecumenical county Small Groups Social activities Trained Welcomers Support for Family Life 5. Quality of Relationships

  12. Leadership Local Ministry Focussed Planning Comprehensive Mission STRATEGY

  13. 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’ STEPPING STONES

  14. 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

  15. 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 NEXT STEPS

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