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THE PAST

THE PAST. -25% of Adults -60% of children and young people. Decline in 1990’s. The 7 marks of a healthy church: Energised by faith Outward-looking focus Seeks to find out what God wants Faces the cost of change and growth Operates as a community Makes room for all

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THE PAST

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  1. THE PAST

  2. -25% of Adults -60% of children and young people Decline in 1990’s

  3. The 7 marks of a healthy church: Energised by faith Outward-looking focus Seeks to find out what God wants Faces the cost of change and growth Operates as a community Makes room for all Does a few things and does them well. Healthy Churches Exercise

  4. 6 leaflets: Mission; Ministry; Worship; Giving; Youth; Discipleship. Parochial objectives. Annual celebrations. 2009-11 emphasis on Ministry; Youth; Rural. Overall theme: GROWTH From Survival to Revival

  5. THE PRESENT

  6. Senior Staff Team Developing Vision Lay ministry and training Motivated clergy Family feel Appraisal scheme Diocesan officers Hospitality Environment: beauty and diversity Rydal Hall Church Schools STRENGTHS

  7. Financial Situation and implications for ministry Lack of confidence Entrenched attitudes Isolation Critical mass WEAKNESSES

  8. Green shoots Ecumenism Young Diocese project Ministry Teams Mission Units Archdeacon Role Marketing Diocese Goodwill Giving for life & Parish Offer Scheme Buildings Audit Untapped talent OPPORTUNITIES

  9. Finance (if no improvement) Clergy stress Defensive parochialism Buildings (number; suitability; cost) Age profile Second homes THREATS

  10. THE FUTURE

  11. Growth: Maturity Evangelism Social Action Numbers CONTINUITY

  12. CHANGE • Focus on DISCIPLESHIP • Advance ECUMENICALLY 3. Provide STRATEGY

  13. Key to: Fellowship and belonging Collaborative ministry Generous giving Faith sharing Community service Deepening spirituality Attractive lifestyle Vocational response 1. DISCIPLESHIP

  14. Church Leaders meeting Cumbria an ‘Ecumenical Area’ Resource-sharing (eg buildings; the Way; social responsibility) Ministerial appointments Witness to the world 2. ECUMENISM

  15. 3. STRATEGY PROCESS Senior Staff: Vision discussion (Nov. 2009) Mission: by God’s grace, to grow his Kingdom in Cumbria. Bishop’s Council: Vision discussion and initial thoughts re strategy (Jan 2010) Senior Staff: Strategy and role of Staff members (Feb. 2010) Diocesan Synod: ‘Way Forward’ discussion (March 2010) PURPOSE How we can get from where we are – to where God wants us to be

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