Mission Action Plans Derby Diocese

Mission Action Plans A Mission Action Plan is a document which outlines the mission activities that a local church is going to do in the coming months and years. A MAP does exactly what is says on the tin an action plan for mission.

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Acts 1: 8

Going for growth 1. Where are we starting from? 2. Where are we going? 3. What s the best way to get there? 4. What do we need to do?

MAP York MAP study conclusions In all cases where the MAP principles are firmly established, churches report overall growth Often in difficult key areas such as children and young people, or increased male membership. MAPs have helped hundreds of churches to look more closely at how they are serving God, and what it means to be the Body of Christ in their local situation. The MAP process draws on the power of the Holy Spirit, encouraging wider use of the gifts of discernment, wisdom, insight, understanding, faith, and knowledge. Paul Wordsworth, Diocesan Missioner, Sept 2007

MAP - feedback Engaging with the community can be fun we are glad we overcame our fear It s about time we walked the walk MAP has helped us think this through

MAP - feedback Visitors commented that our MAP notice board indicated that the church had signs of life Visitors liked the fact that the church is taking mission seriously

MAP - feedback MAP has been enabling - we can consider mission that is appropriate for us Stakeholder interviews forced us to think beyond our church

MAP - feedback The MAP process has been a reality check It has been good to recognise how much mission activity we are doing already

MAP - process

Good Practise

Questions How well do you believe MAP to be doing in the parishes today? What areas are successful? Where are the areas of challenge?

Highly successful MAP launch in 2010 Invitational approach High quality launch materials & good support from diocese Many outstanding successes

Full MAP review across the diocese May 2014 62 % of parishes with a MAP across diocese 78% of those MAP s active Low annual reviews Small and very rural multi parish benefices still to produce

Full MAP review across the diocese Too many objectives Inward focus (lacking missional outcomes) Low community engagement

Residential Church Growth Conference Dedicated missional day courses (occ.offices for mission, harvest for mission, rural growth, Godly play, WW1 etc) Working with colleagues across Church House esp. to support community activity MAP interventions Parish Growth reviews

MAP Presentation Diocesan Synod 8 th November 2014 MissionandMinistry The Next Stage for MAP Momentum and integration Objectives in the MAP strategy development: Increased flexibility and adaptability particularly for rural and small church contexts A more relational support structure rather than focusing on forms and documents Encouraging an increase in MAP quality to increase focus, mission and impact on the community

MAP Presentation Diocesan Synod 8 th November 2014 The Next Stage for MAP Keeping the good Building on an excellent foundation: MissionandMinistry An invitational approach producing a parish owned MAP Commitment from diocesan leadership with a visible lead from the Bishop of Derby Holding to the core principles of MAP containing four stages over a three year lifecycle Oversight by Church Growth Officers within the Mission and Ministry Team

MAP Presentation Diocesan Synod 8 th November 2014 The Next Stage for MAP The practical steps MissionandMinistry The three legs of the MAP development: Creating a flexible web-based toolkit Allowing parishes to tailor the MAP process more effectively for their needs Introducing the MAP Church Health Check To give a good beginning to the MAP process and help churches assess their starting point Developing a new team of MAP Guides To walk alongside parishes as they develop and implement their MAP

MAP Presentation Diocesan Synod 8 th November 2014 MissionandMinistry The Next Stage for MAP A flexible web-based toolkit Web based Replacing the existing workbook with web pages on the diocesan website Increased numbers of tools A variety of tools for each stage, with particular focus on prayer and community audit resources Constantly evolving and improving Web base gives flexibility to add, delete and adapt tools as fresh feedback and ideas are received

MAP Presentation Diocesan Synod 8 th November 2014 MissionandMinistry The Next Stage for MAP A flexible web-based toolkit Angel of the church review tool Church audit overview Community audit overview Community audit ideas Community listening exercise Prayer and worship resources Front Page News vision exercise I Have a Dream vision exercise Parish History audit Let s talk about it vision exercise PCC introductory leaflet Mission group work resource MAP Church Health Check intro Stakeholder interview guidance Introducing SMART actions SWOT analysis An introduction to the MAP Guide New and existing tools reworked for the web available from mid- November

MAP Presentation Diocesan Synod 8 th November 2014 MissionandMinistry The Next Stage for MAP The MAP Church Health Check A single easy to run event At the start of every new MAP (first time or after previous MAP is complete) Based on a firm foundation from proven research and practical use through the Growing Healthy Churches and NCD process Helping parishes to start MAP well Feeding into the MAP process and highlighting possible areas requiring attention

MAP Presentation Diocesan Synod 8 th November 2014 The Next Stage for MAP The MAP Guides MissionandMinistry Drawn from practitioners within the diocese with commitment, experience and training to the MAP process in Derby diocese Developing a relationship with the parish being there over time and getting to know the people and the context Drawing alongside at key points ensuring the MAP starts and continues well Helping to ensure the best possible outcome being an encourager and critical friend

MAP Presentation Diocesan Synod 8 th November 2014 The Next Stage for MAP Any questions? MissionandMinistry