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Mission

Mission

MAP - Resources

Publications

PCC leaflet (pdf)

 

NEW MAP workbook 2011 ( pdf)

 

MAP workbook (pdf)

 

What is Mission? leaflet (pdf)

 

Frequently Asked Questions and MAP timetable (pdf)

MAP Church audit (word)

Healthy Church audit (word)

Mystery worshipper audit (word)

Daily News (word)

MAP summary form (word)

Small rural church process (pdf or word)

Appendix 3 Stakeholder interview ( word)

Appendix 3 Letter to stakeholder ( word)

Appendix 4 Church Audit (word)

Web links


1. www.churchmaps.co.uk - this website has information and resources from other Dioceses that they are using for mission action planning and church growth


2. Chester Diocese Website - Parish Development, GAP process Youtube clips 2 & 3   these give you an idea of what parishes do as a result of mission action planning

3. Blackburn Diocese MAP site - Video of MAP at Whittle-le-Woods (Opens new YouTube window)

We would love to replace these YouTube clips from other Diocese with stories from our parishes. So please do share your stories and successes with us.
Video recording, pictures and stories would be great. Send them to Maureen Cole (see below)

Support


If you want further information please contact Maureen Cole Church Growth Officer:

e-mail: maureen.cole@derby.anglican.org
telephone:  01332 388691

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Download this file (Mystery-worshipper-audit.doc)Mystery-worshipper-audit.doc 98 Kb 12/08/10 12:40
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Download this file (Church-questionnaire.doc)Church-questionnaire.doc 52 Kb 12/08/10 12:42
Download this file (What is Mission.pdf)What is Mission.pdf 156 Kb 05/05/11 10:58
Download this file (MAPleaflet.pdf)MAPleaflet.pdf 409 Kb 06/05/11 14:27
Download this file (New MAP workbook 2011.pdf)New MAP workbook 2011.pdf 835 Kb 09/05/11 11:05
Download this file (Appendix 4 - Church Questionnaire word.doc)Appendix 4 Church Audit 66 Kb 14/09/11 14:28
Download this file (Stakeholder Interviews - overview word.doc)Appendix 3 Stakeholder Interviews 29 Kb 14/09/11 14:29
Download this file (Stakeholders letter.doc)Appendix 3 Letter to stakeholders 23 Kb 14/09/11 14:30
Download this file (MissionActionPlans-FAQs.pdf)MissionActionPlans-FAQs.pdf 87 Kb 20/11/11 20:13
Download this file (MissionActionPlans-FAQs.doc)MissionActionPlans-FAQs.doc 157 Kb 20/11/11 20:22
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Download this file (Year 2 MAP review Form.doc)Year 2 MAP review Form.doc
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MAP - FAQ

What is MAP?

MAP stands for Mission Action Planning. The main purpose of MAP is to listen and discern the will of God for your church and its community. It is about looking at what is happening in your parish and as a church community considering the direction that you think your church should be heading. Once you have established a vision for your church you then set yourselves priorities for you church for each of the following 3 years and then plan the specific steps you need to take to deliver these goals. At the end of each year we will ask you to review your action so that you can adjust your plan accordingly.

Why should churches do MAP?

The MAP process gives every parish an opportunity to take time out to reflect and discern on what God’s mission is for their church and their community. It also gives an opportunity to celebrate what has been achieved and consider what needs to be done in the coming year. It is also an opportunity for you as a community to dream some dreams and consider what God wants you to be both individually and as the family of God.

Is MAP a top down initiative?

MAPs are intended to be done at a local parish level. The reason we want to do this together as a Diocese is so that Bishop Alastair and other senior staff can see what your plans are and be able to pray for you. It also gives us an opportunity to consider what resources we need to provide for you all to deliver your plans. We would prefer to describe that MAPs become part of the life of each churches annual cycle rather than an initiative.

Is MAP a "one size fits all" process?

During the pilot we are looking at how the process works across a wide range of churches both in size and churchmanship. The process has been designed to ensure that you can use it in the most appropriate way for your particular situation.
We are also testing a simpler process for our small rural churches to see if this is more appropriate for them.

What if we already do a form of planning and review: do we have to repeat everything?

The purpose of MAP is that we are all encouraged to plan on an annual basis and it is great that some of you are doing this already
If you already have a system of annual planning and review then all we would ask is that you fill in the MAP summary form so that we know what you are doing. You might want to look at the materials we are using to see if there are any ideas that you can use.

What is the timetable?

MAP launch events are currently being planned for May 2011 and we will be asking that churches have sent in their completed MAP summary forms to Bishop Alastair by Advent Sunday 2011.

Is this just another one-off initiative?

We really want mission action planning to become a way of life for all of us in the Diocese. It should become part of our annual cycle in each parish so that we have an opportunity to review what has gone well and to refine any activities that haven’t been quite so successful.

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MAP - Process

Finding the right direction for your Church

Let’s imagine someone has a free day and they want to go on a new walk. They get out their map and need to consider the following:

1. Where will they start from?
2. Where are they going, what is their destination?
3. What’s the best way to get there?
4. What do they need to do now?

Well that’s exactly the process we follow for mission action planning:


As churches begin to consider where God is calling them, what direction they should take and which path they should follow, then these same questions are relevant.

Stages

 

1. ‘Where are we starting from?’

Each church needs make an honest assessment of their present situation. They need to review where they are as a church, identifying their strengths, weaknesses and also the opportunities that they have. This includes both the ‘internal’ life of the Church and because MAPs are outward looking, it also involves reviewing their relationship with their community.

2. ‘Where are we going?’

Churches need to consider what they could become and to develop a vision for their future. MAPs encourage each church to look ahead three years and ask what they could be like then. As they do this, churches are encouraged to keep in mind four aspects of their life – their spirituality, discipleship, evangelism and engagement with the world around them.

3.  ‘What’s the best way to get there?’

Once churches have a sense of where they want to go, they need to decide how best to get there. At this point some thoughtful planning and prioritising is needed. MAP’s encourage churches to give themselves three years to reach their destination so there is no need to feel that everything has to be achieved all at once but they do need to decide what is most important and what needs to addressed first.

4. ‘What do we need to do now?

At this point, churches identify the individual actions that need to be taken to turn the vision and plans into realities. Initially they look ahead to the next 12 months and identify actions that are clear and achievable. Once the actions are set out and the MAP is in place, churches can enjoy the task of setting out on the journey and seeing what God can do through them and amongst them.

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Mission Action Plans - Derby Diocese – graphic with signposts including Spirituality, Engagement, Evangelism, Discipleship

As part of our commitment to growth, we ask every church to create a Mission Action Plan (MAP). We want to make our communities and those beyond the church a greater priority and to prayerfully and strategically consider how we relate to them.

Approximately 85% of parishes in the diocese have now produced a Mission Action Plan, many more are in the process of launching their MAP. 

Our prayer is that every one of us in Derby Diocese have that real sense of joy of working together for the glory of God through the MAP process over the coming years.

For more information please contact:

Revd Lee Townend, Church Growth Officer, 01332 388668 or email lee.townend@derby.anglican.org

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Introducing the Christian Faith to Inquirers and Seekers

These resources are useful to have available in churches simply for visitors to take away.  Write something for your church or contact the Mission Adviser for ideas

Christianity for the Open Minded (Inter-Varsity Press, Tel: 0115 978 1054 or sales@ivpbooks.com)

A booklet designed to engage the inquirer or seeker. There are other titles in the series.

Why Jesus? Nicky Gumbel (Alpha Publications, Holy Trinity Brompton, Brompton Road,

London. SW7 1JA. Tel: 0845 644 7544)There is also a Why Christmas? version.

Spelling it Out... a leaflet on being a Christian subtitled 'an ordinary churchgoer offers to explain' and part of a series of leaflets first written by Kate Rhodes for Bolton Abbey. It is available from Tim Tiley (see websites below).

The Light of the World Also available from Tim Tiley. It features Holman Hunt's famous painting on the cover and then gives the background story and an application of the message for our lives.

Christianity a pocketsize foldout guide (The Good Book Company, Elm House, 37 Elm
Road, New Malden, Surrey. KT3 3HB. Tel: 0845 225 0880).

No Ordinary Man St Luke's Gospel in an attractive format including Christian testimonies and stories (Deo Gloria, deo-gloria.co.uk; Tel: 020 8651 6246). Deo Gloria produce a range of other materials suitable for those on a 'spiritual journey' and who may know little or nothing about Christianity. A sample pack of these materials is available for £11 and is worth ordering.

The Story, An innovative booklet telling the Easter story and one of a range of resources available from Lifewords (see website address below).

Websites Worth Exploring

www.rejesus.co.uk (designed for non-church people wanting to explore Christianity)
www.deo-gloria.co.uk (includes a range of outreach material)
www.churchtourismassociation (for further advice on being a welcoming church)
www.achurchnearyou.com (a useful website to have on visitor literature - the site does what it says in its name, enabling people to find their local church)
www.cofe.anglican.org (the Church's national website is always worth exploring)
www.timtiley.com (website for the popular supplier of prayer cards, greeting cards and other material for visitors and church members alike)
www.lifewords.info (formerly Scripture Gift Mission, and supplying a range of materials for giving away including a range of booklets with titles such as 'Living with Loss', Meditations of Life', and Who am I?')

Books

Creating a Culture of Welcome in the Local Church, Alison Gilchrist (Grove Evangelism series, Ev 66)

Open for you, Paul Bond (Canterbury Press, 2006)

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Back to Church Sunday – 26th September 2010
Even though September seems a long way off....it’s not too soon to be thinking about this year’s Back to Church Sunday resources. For those who are familiar with the project, there is a simple new way to sign up for resources on the national website at:  www.backtochurch.co.uk

The website states: “Back to Church Sunday is now the largest single local-church invitational initiative in the world. It is based on the simplest and shortest step in evangelism - that we should invite someone we already know to something we love; invite our friend to our church. The initial focus was to invite ‘back’ those who used to attend, but we want to ensure that anyone who doesn’t currently attend can be guaranteed an especially warm welcome.”

Last year Church of England churches welcomed back 53,000 people on Back to Church Sunday 2009, a 71 per cent increase on 2008, as part of a growing initiative that saw more than 80,000 people come back to church across the UK on one Sunday in September. Derby Diocese has been part of this initiative for four years now and a number of churches have found it a valuable resource.

Statistical returns from participating churches suggest that an average of 19 people returned to each church after receiving a personal invitation. Parishes in each of the Church of England’s 44 dioceses were joined by congregations from Churches Together in Scotland, the Church in Wales, Baptist, Methodist, United Reformed, Salvation Army and Elim Pentecostal churches nationwide, and Anglican churches in Australia, Argentina, New Zealand and Canada. Back to Church Sunday began in Manchester in 2004, spread to Wakefield Diocese in 2005, nine dioceses in 2006, 20 in 2007, and 38 in 2008, when an estimated 37,000 people came back across the UK.

Resources

This year’s resources focus on the same invitation to ‘Come as you are’ and there are posters, invitation and prayer cards and a DVD which can all be ordered by churches directly from the website. If you have not already registered your church there are packs available from the Mission Officer, Lakshmi Jeffreys, at Derby Church House (lakshmi.jeffreys@derby.anglican.org; 01332 388687).  This year Back to Church Sunday is on Sunday 26th September – anyone who would like to know more about how their church can participate and take the opportunity to be part of something much bigger, contact Lakshmi or check out the national website: www.backtochurch.co.uk

Comments from churches in Derby Diocese taking part in 2009

“People have seen the church burst into life, and most have played a hand in it. Everyone has benefitted from this event, a fresh vision for existing church members and a new start for the 27 new people who came.”

“It only needed something like this to get me through the door!”

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Revd Alan Griggs is licensed as the lead agricultural chaplain within Derbyshire Rural Chaplaincy (DRC). The DRC is hosted by Chaplaincy Derbyshire, an independent Christian organization and registered charity, operating across the county.  Alan works with a small team of chaplains and volunteers drawn from various backgrounds and different Christian denominations, but all of whom are passionate about walking alongside the agricultural and rural community in Derbyshire. 

What we do

We celebrate the contribution of agriculture, we listen and by invitation, we pray with and for the agricultural and rural community. We provide Christian spiritual and pastoral care and we complement the rural church by supporting patterns of worship and prayer around the agricultural year, as well as pastoral services for the farming community by invitation. We also attend the Agricultural Business Centre every week and host a monthly prayer meeting and annual farmer’s harvest and carol service. 

For more information or to meet the team visit the DRC website at:  www.derbyshireruralchaplaincy.org.uk

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                                                  “Serving, Enabling and Encouraging God’s Mission”

 The Mission and Ministry Team exists to serve the Diocese of Derby as it seeks to share in God’s mission and further the Kingdom. Our primary focus is the churches of the diocese, and the individuals within them, but we will work with all who share in God’s kingdom values 

  Our Purpose 

As a Team we seek to serve, enable and encourage individuals and churches to become more faithful and effective in fulfilling God’s call to be a missionary people. This will lead to transformation in the diocese and our vision is to see . . . 

  •  A deepening love for God, expressed in prayer, worship and discipleship
  •  A growing openness to change and transformation, and a willingness to embrace the implications
  •  The formation of leaders, lay and ordained, as they respond to God’s call on their lives
  •  A more meaningful engagement by churches with their communities
  •  Numerical growth in worshipping communities                                         

                                                                            Our Values

 

 

We shall seek to fulfil these purposes by . . .

 

  • Faith in God, who brings transformation and builds the Kingdom
  • Being rooted in present realities and having a vision for God’s future
  • Being open to new possibilities and responding with flexibility and creativity
  • Valuing each individual, believing that they are responsible for their own growth and development
  • Balancing ‘being’ and faithfulness with ‘doing’ and effectiveness
  • Listening well – to others, to contexts and to God
  • Working collaboratively
  • Speaking with respect and honesty

                                                                        

The Team Members

 Andy Broom

Andy Broom

Director of Mission and Ministry
Andy leads the Team, offering support and oversight to its members. As a member of the Bishop’s LeadreshipTeam he is responsible for encouraging strategic thinking across the diocese and especially the connections between the Bishop’s Leadership Team, The Mission and Ministry Team, Portfolio Holders and the parishes and MMAs.
Contact Andy: Derby Church House, Full St, Derby, DE1 3DR 01332 388682.
andy.broom@derby.anglican.org

 

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Lakshmi JeffreysLakshmi Jeffreys

Mission Officer
Lakshmi seeks to support churches and MMAs in the task of mission, so that they will engage with those outside the church more effectively. She aims to develop and promote a theological understanding of mission and evangelism, thus deepening motivation, and is pleased to advise and equip churches and MMAs with the latest thinking and resources.

Contact Lakshmi: Derby Church House, Full St, Derby, DE1 3DR 01332 388687
lakshmi.jeffreys@derby.anglican.org

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Maureen Cole

Church Growth Officer
Maureen encourages churches to adopt ‘good practice’ which will lead to healthy and growing churches.
She has particular responsibility for overseeing the introduction and implementation of Mission Action Plans.
Her role also includes the promotion of good stewardship and giving.

Contact Maureen: Derby Church House, Full St, Derby, DE1 3DR 01332 388691
maureen.cole@derby.anglican.org

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Lee Townend

Church Growth Officer
Lee is responsible for encouraging and working with leaders and congregations to support healthy and growing churches. He has particular responsibility for overseeing the introduction and implementation of Mission Action Plans in the North of the Diocese (Chesterfield Archdeaconry) while his colleague, Maureen, cares for the South of the Diocese. His role will develop to include the promotion of good stewardship and tourism ministry.

Contact Lee: Derby Church House, Full St, Derby, DE1 3DR 01332 388668
lee.townend@derby.anglican.org

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Stella Collishaw

Stella Collishaw

Community Action Officer, Faith in Action
Stella supports local churches as they seek to demonstrate through service and action an authentic Christian voice and witness in Derbyshire. She encourages practical ways in which churches, and individual Christians, can reach out in mission and service and work in partnership. She represents the Church to relevant secular partners in support of local out-reach initiatives to improve community well-being. Her work requires understanding of the implications of strategic social developments, at both county and national level. She is involved in producing the regular newsletter find.

Contact Stella: Derby Church House, Full St, Derby, DE1 3DR 01332 388668
stella.collishaw@derby.anglican.org

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Esther ElliottEsther Elliott

Lay Ministry Officer

Esther is responsible for encouraging lay ministry throughout the diocese. She is Warden of Readers and as such supports Readers in their many and varied ministries. Esther is also be responsible for overseeing all lay training. This includes training for authorised ministries, such as Readers and Authorised lay Ministers, which are devlivered through the Regional Training Programme and also many events and courses which do not lead to formal accreditation.

Contact Esther:  Derby Church House, Full St, Derby, DE1 3DR 01332 388674
esther.elliott@derby.anglican.org

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Alison MaddocksAlison Maddocks

Leadership Development Officer

Alison is responsible for providing leadership training for all the clergy and key lay leaders. For many years, the Diocese was well served by the 'Developing Servant Leadership' Programme but we are now seeking to be informed more by the needs and context of individuals and to identify common themes amongst leaders which could be addressed in a variety of ways. The outcomes from the clergy MDRs and reflections from the Church MAPs will particularly inform Alison's work. She shares this role with being Rector of Breadsall Parish.

Contact Alison: Derby Church House, Full St, Derby, DE1 3DR 01332 388675
alison.maddocks@derby.anglican.org

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Simon Taylor

Continuing Ministerial Development Officer (Clergy)

Simon is responsible for supporting and encouraging the training and development of clergy.  As Director of Curate Training, he holds a particular brief for curates.  With a background in both parish ministry and theological education, he works alongside colleagues to help all clergy develop in ministry and mission.  Simon is also Canon Chancellor of Derby Cathedral.

Contact Simon:Derby Church House, Full St, Derby, DE1 3DR 01332 388671
simon.taylor@derby.anglican.org

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