Mitford Parish Church

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Our interregnum has provided us with the opportunity to conducted an in depth study to review where we believe we stand as a parish and where we believe God is calling us for the future.

Taken as a whole, our recent Vision Study, Mission Statement, Core Values and SWOT combine to point us towards a plan for the future which we believe represents the views and aspirations of the majority of church members.

The key elements of our intended Mission Action Plan are as follows:-

• Ongoing review of worship needs, with particular emphasis being given to Biblical exposition and sermon series, Church for younger people, music, special services and outreach into the community
• Ongoing development of our work with young people, underpinned by development of a new strategy, appointment of a paid children/youth worker and considering how we can make best use of our physical assets.
• Development of Prayer Ministry to address the continuing prayer & spiritual needs of individuals, congregations and beyond. Encouraging the giving and receiving of prayer
• Discerning, developing and coordinating the gifts and ministry of everyone associated with our church
• Exploring Christian resources available from elsewhere and proven  ideas/approaches in other churches that we could adopt to make us more effective.
• Improving outreach and service by parish focused initiatives, working with other churches in our local community and effective engagement with our mission partners in world mission.
• Continuing our support to and “journey of faith” by actively engaging  with Hebron Parish
• Improving communication and understanding between our congregations
• The development of a church that is welcoming to both the existing congregation and newcomers
• Developing, resourcing and implementing effective pastoral care for our church family
• Structuring our services and home groups so that new members can be drawn into our church family and that existing members are encouraged/ helped in their growth as followers of Christ.
• The appointment of a musical director to develop our rich resource of musical talent