Download Vision Statement for Pastoral Care

Vision Statement for Pastoral Care
Vision Statement for Community
Our vision for pastoral care in
our church is to fulfil Jesus’
command to genuinely love one
another
Our vision is for our church to
actively demonstrate the love
of God in Sherwood and the
wider world
What do we want to achieve?
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Support networks which are clear and accessible
Everyone has someone to call on if they need to
Everyone has a role in caring for each other
An enhanced sense of belonging, value, unity and
being cared for
 To provide a safe environment for children and
vulnerable adults
 To improve inclusivity and accessibility throughout
the life of the church
What do we want to achieve?
 The church has a positive impact that is
recognised by the local community
 We contribute to positive change in the lives of
people in Sherwood and the wider world
 People make a connection between what we do
and what we believe
How will we do this?
How will we do this?
 We will build on existing friendships and the support
networks within groups
 We will communicate effectively the networks
available
 We will ensure that everyone has a named person
for pastoral support
 We will provide a programme of social events
 We will ensure we follow safeguarding policies for
children and vulnerable adults and review these
policies annually
 We will implement the Community Access Project
and follow this with a programme of further
improvements for inclusivity and accessibility
 We will encourage and empower individuals in
their roles as change agents in the community
 We will work in partnership with local groups and
agencies to improve social justice
 We will listen to people’s perceptions of the
church
 We will have a presence at more community
events and activities
 We will focus on a specific development project
and support it
 We will engage with national issues and events
For further information on any of these vision
statements please contact Reverend Paul Worsnop
on [email protected]
Printed January 2013
Vision 2013 – 2018
We’ve prayed, met together, ruminated,
discussed, and finally here it is......the
vision for Sherwood Methodist Church
for the next five years. This leaflet sets
out what we want to achieve and how
we plan to do this. We’ve sought the
views of the whole church, but most
importantly we hope that it reflects
God’s will for us. We look forward to
finding out what He has in store for us in
the next five years.
‘Following Jesus, Serving the Community’
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Vision Statement for Worship
We will encourage active participation in
worship to strengthen and deepen their
personal relationship with God, including
quiet space for reflection
We will consider issues of access (including
physical, learning and/or sensory
impairments), language and culture and
wherever possible seek to meet those needs
We will strive for a continuous improvement
in the quality of our worship through
resourcing and supporting all involved in it
Our vision is of worship that is centred on Jesus and
led by the Spirit where we feel ‘wow’ at the
greatness and love of God.
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We will provide a variety of worship
opportunities at different times
We will encourage people to exercise their
gifts in worship by providing opportunity,
support and training
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is centred on God; Father, Son and Spirit
encourages people to experience and
respond to God
is of a consistent quality and where people
are comfortable to invite their friends
draws on the cultures and traditions of all
parts of the church
is inclusive so that all participate
How will we do this?
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Worship that:
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Everyone grows more like Jesus
We frequently encounter God
We grow in understanding and awareness of
God’s Spirit at work in our lives
We connect our faith with our everyday lives
We recognise and encourage discipleship
inside and outside the church
Everyone of all ages actively participating in
the life of the church
We encourage people to make a
commitment to Jesus Christ
How will we do this?
What do we want to achieve?
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What do we want to achieve?
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Vision Statement for Discipleship
Our vision is of a community of people open to God’s
Spirit who want to become more like Jesus and bring
others to a growing awareness of God’s
unconditional love.
Printed January 2013
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We will encourage participation in small
groups
We will explore discipleship through
preaching and study
We will provide a variety of opportunities for
learning and growth for children and young
people
We will provide opportunities for prayer,
including for healing and wholeness
We will celebrate milestones in the
discipleship journey including commitments
to Christ
We will warmly welcome newcomers into
the life of the church
We will offer opportunities and support to
people to be involved in all aspects of the life
of the church