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Strategic Plan

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Mission, Vision, Values 

Mission
Inspired by God, we are Christ’s people in Bermuda and NS,
loving each other,
following Jesus,
empowered by the Holy Spirit.
Vision
To become a transformed, courageous, Spirit-filled community,
risking discipleship based on the radical love of Jesus.
Core Values
Connecting and strengthening communities of faith by:
– Living into expansive belonging
– Growing compassionate leadership
– Nurturing creative ways of Christian vitality
– Uniting by effective communication
– Sharing and living the Good News
– Modelling Christ’s humility and justice
– Moving forward in hope and generosity

 

Bermuda-Nova Scotia Strategic Plan
Approved by the Regional Council, December 5, 2024; Revised March 13, 2025.

PURPOSE

To support congregations and ministries in bold discipleship, clear mission, and daring leadership through deep spirituality, so that they may develop sustainable ministries.

Pillar 1:  Bold Discipleship

Objective:
To promote the importance of discipleship as core to the strengthening, vitality and sustainability of Christian community.
Actions:
  • Help congregations understand the expectations of being a Christian and the implications of bold discipleship.
  • Promote a culture of spiritual learning in our communities of faith through gatherings, learning opportunities and sharing spiritual journeys.
  • Offer programming that invites members to deepen their connection to God in their local community of faith and mission.
  • Create a Bible Study for our communities of faith focusing on discipleship.

Pillar 2: Clear Mission 

Objective:
To engage communities of faith and other ministries in defining their part in God’s mission.
Actions:
  • Create or share educational materials and present seminars that help communities of faith define and live out their mission beyond mere survival.
  • Assess and resource communities of faith’s organizational health based on best practices and help provide the tools for their next steps.
  • Gather and provide examples of imaginative cooperative possibilities or renewal.
  • Research, review and analyze what viable opportunities may exist for creating mission and spirit filled communities, (e.g., church planting, alternative ministry focus) and animate examples where this is already happening.
  • Establish and provide leadership for a hospice (ending well) team and for clergy, equipping them with the skillset to accompany dying/grieving communities of faith through a process of closure.
  • Explore and share new models of congregational governance to ensure they are serving communities of faith in achieving their mission.

Pillar 3:  Daring Leadership 

Objective:
To develop curious, faithful, brave and daring leaders.
Actions:
  • Offer leadership training and resources for ministry and laity to decrease exclusive dependence on staff (e.g. Fresh Start, United for Learning, Tatamagouche Centre, Atlantic School of Theology).
  • Create a template for faith communities’ leadership succession and directly encourage them to reflect on their future needs and professional and lay skill development.
  • Explore and research new models of ministries in other jurisdictions and denominations and share with communities of faith.
  • Create and conduct leadership cohorts focused on organizational excellence and leadership development.
  • Create and share resources for lay people to assume some traditional clerical responsibilities (e.g. funerals, worship planning, pastoral care) in communities of faith (especially partially-funded ministries).
  • Ensure that questions are answered and resources are provided in a timely manner.
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