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Bishops’ Mission Orders

Bishops’ Mission Orders. Bishops’ Mission Orders. Purpose and scope The three-stage process: Exploration Consultation Action Accompaniment and review. The key documents. The DPM Measure The House of Bishops Code of Practice Advisory material: Beginner’s guide

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Bishops’ Mission Orders

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  1. Bishops’ Mission Orders

  2. Bishops’ Mission Orders • Purpose and scope • The three-stage process: • Exploration • Consultation • Action • Accompaniment and review

  3. The key documents • The DPM Measure • The House of Bishops Code of Practice • Advisory material: • Beginner’s guide • Share (www.sharetheguide.org) • Skeleton orders

  4. Purpose and scope “To affirm, enable, encourage and support a new mission initiative within the overall ordering of the life of the church.” Synodical involvement, recognition, clear oversight and integration in diocesan life.

  5. When are they needed? • When a mission initiative aims to establish a new community (a fresh expression of church) • When a number of parishes or ecumenical partners are involved • Code of Practice a helpful guide for local situations

  6. Examples • A network congregation for young adults in a deanery • A collaboration between two parishes and a circuit in a new housing area • A language-based congregation serving a large town

  7. A three-stage process Stage 1 Making the Proposal and Initial Explorations • Stage 1: Making the proposal and initial explorations • Stage 2: Consultation and drafting the Order • Stage 3: Making the Order and review Stage 2 Consultation and Drafting the Order Stage 3 Making the Order and Review

  8. Stage 1 – the proposal Stage 1 Making the Proposal and Initial Explorations • BMOs are made by bishops • The bishop and/or local leaders can initiate • The bishop normally appoints an officer

  9. Stage 1 – initial questions Stage 1 Making the Proposal and Initial Explorations • Nature and scope of the proposal • Originating parties? • How will it further the mission of the church? • Ecumenical partners • Why is a BMO required?

  10. Stage 1 – further questions Stage 1 Making the Proposal and Initial Explorations • How will it fit? • Resources and partnerships • Formal consultation • Mission accompaniment? • Provision of ministry • Sustainability • Special circumstances

  11. Stage 2 - consultation • Other churches/religious organisations ‘as [the bishop] thinks fit’ • Those with significant interest • Diocesan Mission and Pastoral Committee • Leaders of the planned initiative Stage 2 Consultation and Drafting the Order

  12. Stage 2 – why is ‘ministry without consent’ needed? • Future continuity (change of incumbent) • Large geographical area, preventing unreasonable veto • Incumbent unwilling but bishop satisfied it is right to override this Stage 2 Consultation and Drafting the Order

  13. Stage 2 – ‘ministry without consent’ consultation • Few parishes: the incumbent(s) • Deanery: Deanery Synod House of Clergy • Diocese: Diocesan Synod House of Clergy Stage 2 Consultation and Drafting the Order

  14. Stage 2 – decision Decision must make clear: • objectives and areas of work • leaders and their role • provision for sacramental worship • duration of the BMO (up to 5 years initially) Stage 2 Consultation and Drafting the Order

  15. Stage 3 - visitor The bishop appoints avisitor to: • oversee the initiative • report back and ensure open communication • review the initiative regularly and near the BMO’s end Stage 3 Making the Order and Review

  16. Stage 3 - accompaniment Visitor ensures suitable mission accompaniment for the initiative. A person or people ‘who will walk with them as supportive and critical friends, both encouraging and challenging their development.’ Stage 3 Making the Order and Review

  17. Stage 3 – review scope • Should the initiative continue? • Should the BMO be renewed, or replaced by other legal provision? • Should there be formal changes to the BMO? • Are there particular aspects of work that need addressing? Stage 3 Making the Order and Review

  18. Stage 3 – review outcome • Renewal for finite period • Renewal pending alternative future • Replacement by other legal basis • Termination • Indefinite renewal Stage 3 Making the Order and Review

  19. Is it worth it? Stage 1 Making the Proposal and Initial Explorations • Testing a call • Owning the vision • Securing continuity • Providing accountability • Patience needed Stage 2 Consultation and Drafting the Order Stage 3 Making the Order and Review

  20. Any questions?

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