Diocese 2000 Ministries - Seven Basic and Essential Minstries

The Bishop has already presented the following ministries to the Clergy Conference and the Synod:        

• Christian Formation - Worship, Proclamation (homiletics), Music, Drama and Dance, Sacramental Nurture, Prayer and Devotion (spiritually), Prayer Groups/Cell Groups, Renewal Programs, Retreats and Quiet Days, Spiritual Counseling, Sacrament of Penance/Reconciliation.
  
  
• Pastoral Care and Counseling - Visitation Groups, counseling Teams, Training for Visitors, Training for Counsellors, Preparing for Baptism, Preparing for Marriage,, Family Counseling, Crisis Counseling, Lapsed Members, New Members.
  
  
• Christian Education - Sunday Schools, Confirmation Instruction and Preparation, Adult Education, Training of Teachers, Producing Curricula, Study Groups, Training of Group Leaders, Workshops and Seminars on Biblical Interpretation and related issues, Production and Dissemination of Literature and Tapes, Competitions (inter-parochial - deanery or archdeaconry), Newcomers to the Faith.
  
  
• Evangelism - Response to Decade of Evangelism, Outreach to Outsiders, Leadership Development and Training, Identify and Implement Strategies, Workshops and Seminars, Development of Teams, Radio and Television, production of Relevant Literature, Prayer/Support Groups, Outreach to Men. 
  
  
• Youth - Development of Youth Vision, Design Appropriate Structure, Leadership Training and Development, Youth Encounters, Music, Education Formation, Networking, Seminars/Workshops, Anglican Identity, Sports Competition.
  
  
• Outreach - Responding to Human NeedConduct Needs Assessment Survey, Seek Ways of Consciousness Raising within Congregation, Highlight Particular Needs from Time to Time, Develop Outreach Teams, Arrange Seminars and Workshops.
  
  
• Communications - Audio and Visual tapes to support ministry at every level. Brochures, Booklets and Books, Effective Use of Radio and Television, Trained Personnel to lead our Communications Efforts, a revitalized "Voice of the Church", a Communications Centre.
  

We strongly urge that these seven ministries provide the basis for participation in mission and ministry in this diocese. In addition, the ‘ongoing’ nature of our involvement in these ministries will be greatly assisted by the formation of committees, at parish level, to deal with each of the seven areas of ministry. If a committee for each area foes not fit the parish situation, a reduced number of committees should be formed using the most practical combinations possible.

At diocesan level, the focus will be placed upon the provision of leadership training in each of the seven areas, coupled with suggestions for programmatic initiatives. In addition, coordination and resource building will be offered from the Central Administration.

At the parish, level focus should be placed on the identification of persons to be trained to provide the necessary leadership at parish level in seven areas. The committees mentioned above world facilitate the development of the seven areas of ministry and provide opportunities for involvement on an ongoing basis.

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