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Mission of the Bishop's Office
Purpose
The mission of the church is to restore all creation in the power of the
Holy Spirit, to unity with God through Christ, who reconciles us to each other
and God.
We fulfill our purpose by:
Goals
The Bishop's Office is a visible symbol of this purpose by prayerfully
living out a life that:
- Makes disciples through baptism, confirmation, ordination, and a variety
of ministries which support the on-going life of the church.
- Shows the church is one in Christ, on in faith, one in baptism, and one in
mission
- Witnesses to the power of the Holy Spirit
Vision
Our vision is to put Jesus Christ into the hearts of our people, to make
disciples for Christ by regularly engaging the Gospel in a circle of love and
prayer and to give witness to what Christ does in our lives' and the lives' of
others.
Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the moutain to which Jesus
had directed them. When they saw him, they worshipped him; but soem
doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on
earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all
nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy
Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you.
And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.
Matthew 28:16-20 (NRSV)
Strategy
Our strategy is to revitalize congregations, empower deaneries for
mission, focus attentions on mission, formation and communication.
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