Transforming
Church is a new
mission initiative
being rolled
out across Birmingham
Diocese from
the Autumn of
2009. It aims
to be a gift
to the parishes,
not an additional
burden; to provide
a framework for
church development
rather than a
blueprint of
how every church
should look;
and to start
with the local
church, but not
finish there.
At the heart
of the vision
for Transforming
Church is an
understanding
that God is a
missionary God,
who calls on
us to share in
his mission to
all creation.
For more on the
theology of Transforming
Church, click
here.
There are four
main ingredients
to the Transforming
Church initiative,
and information
about each can
be accessed by
clicking on the
relevant link:
- Seven Areas
of Transformation
First there
are the Seven
Areas of Transformation,
which will
form the basis
of prayerful
discussions
in every parish,
seeking to
develop the
church’s
mission in
a way that
is appropriate
and achievable.
These are like
the stalagmites
in a cave:
they grow from
the bottom
up. More>
- Ten Diocesan
Goals
Secondly there
are the Ten
Diocesan Goals,
setting out
the Bishop’s
vision for his
Diocese and helping
us to share in
a broader vision
than the purely
congregational.
These are like
the stalactites
in a cave: they
grow from the
top down. Where
this initiative
will produce
the strongest
is where the ‘stalagmites’ and ‘stalactites’ grow
to join each
other and form
a pillar. More>
- The Consultants
Thirdly there
are the Consultants,
skilled men
and women,
lay and ordained,
who have
been invited
by the Bishop
to journey
with each
parish, offering
a fresh perspective
and helping
to crystallise
the vision
along the
way. More>
- Toolkit
And finally
there is the
Toolkit, a
useful collection
of resources,
both local
and national,
to help each
parish fulfil
its mission
objectives.
More>
Ten thousand
Transforming
Church booklets have been produced,
complete with
transforming
stories from
across the Diocese,
so as to help
parishes work
through their
response to the
initiative. A
timeline has
also been issued,
to keep each
parish and its
consultant on
track. And at
its heart, writes
Bishop David,
this initiative
‘offers
a vision of church
for the 21st
century… as
people encounter
Jesus and choose
to follow him
as disciples’.
Transforming Church prayer
Sovereign God,
In Christ you make all things new.
Clothe us with power from on high,
That with generous lives and hearts on fire
We might work with you
To grow your church and
Transform your world.
To you be glory through Jesus our Lord,
Amen.
Transform Magazine
The Diocese regularly publishes Transform Magazine as part of the Transforming Church initiative. Click on the links below to view past issues:-
- Transform Issue 1 Summer 2010 (View)
- Transform Issue 2 Autumn 2010 (View)
- Transform Issue 3 Winter 2010 (View)
- Transform Issue 4 Summer 2011 (View)
- Transform Issue 5 Winter 2011 (View)
Transforming Church Fund
This mission fund is available to support parishes in their growth and outreach using specific money provided by the Church Commissioners. Click here to download the guidance notes and application fund.
More Information
For more information on Transforing Church please contact The Revd Rhiannon Jones, Transforming Chuch Co-ordinator.
Tel: 0121 454 5040
E-mail: rhiannon@birmingham.anglican.org
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