A target timeline for the Shaping for Mission process:
Phase One – Deanery Reviews
Autumn 2020 – winter 2021
Each deanery will
- establish a Shaping for Mission team
- work with a diocesan facilitator
- carry out a review of the deanery working with the template and information provided
- consult and communicate with the wider deanery
Bishop Michael introduced Shaping for Mission in this video from October 2020
Phase Two – Deanery Vision Setting Process
Spring 2021 – summer 2021
-Each deanery will build on the review process to discern a vision for the deanery using the template and information provided
- The vision setting process will focus on areas of strength to build on, areas to stop or change, and areas where new approaches are needed.
Phase Three – Translating the Vision into Reality
Summer 2021 onwards
- Bishop’s Staff will work with the visions to develop strategies with each deanery to move towards their vision
- This will include decisions about resourcing and staffing