Frequently Asked Questions
Will our church close?
No. Our aim is for all the churches in the area to be healthy and sustainable. More than that we want to see churches growing in faith and number.
Does this simply add another layer of bureaucracy?
Our aim is to simplify our structures. We want local churches to be clear on their missional purpose and focussed on how they go about this. The Mission Area will help us avoid unhelpful duplication of effort.
Is this just about saving money?
No. Clearly these are challenging times but the aim here is seeking to resource the mission of God as best we can. This does mean being effective in how we deploy the resources we have.
Will we have fewer paid clergy?
No, we will seek to release many new kinds of ministry but there are no plans to cut posts.
Can we have more detail?
We have been trying to listen first. Naturally there are some broad-brush ideas about where we are going but we need to explore the detail together.
Are the plans set in stone?
No. A Bishop’s Mission Order will enable a period of experimentation.