1210 Locust St., St. Louis, MO 63103  ·   (314) 231-1220  ·     Contact Us

Episcopal Diocese of Missouri
  • Welcome
    • About Us
    • Bishop & Staff
    • COVID-19
    • Diocesan History
    • Episcopal Beliefs
    • Find a Church
    • Governance
  • Ministries
    • All Ministries
  • Clergy
    • Clergy Job Openings
    • Clergy Resources
    • Deacons
    • Priests
    • Retired Clergy
    • Supply Clergy
  • Resources
    • All Resources
    • Bishop's Annual Appeal
    • Financial
    • Forms
    • Parish Leadership
    • Strategic Visioning
    • Worship
  • Connect
    • Branding & Logo
    • Calendar
    • Communications
    • Diocesan Shop
    • Events
    • Lay Job Openings
    • News
  • Give

Strategic Visioning Update: February 17

by Katie Ong, Strategic Visioning Consultant


The Strategic Visioning Committee continues to meet every Saturday to work on the visioning plan for the diocese. They are currently re-writing the mission and vision statements, and they expect to ask for feedback on a draft at some point in March.

In addition, they have interviewed a number of people across the diocese to test whether the information collected in the Bishop’s Search two years ago is still relevant. Despite some changes in the diocese due to the pandemic, most of the conversations confirm what they learned in 2019. So, in a slight change to the original plan, the committee will re-examine those surveys and listening session notes in order to determine the areas of focus for the plan. At that point, they will ask for feedback and invite additional people to develop the goals and action steps for each of those areas.

As part of learning what is possible, the committee is researching ministries, programs, and organizations across the country that do some of the work that we are considering for The Diocese of Missouri. They are asking, “Why did these groups make these ministries a priority, how did they bring others along with them, and what particular conversations did they have with community partners?” The committee will use this information to inform the working groups as they develop goals for the plan.

Finally, once these groups have drafted goals (about the end of April), the committee will host a series of listening sessions throughout the diocese, as well as send out surveys, asking for feedback and additional input. The committee will use the information collected in that final round of data gathering to finalize the goals and write the strategic visioning plan in June.

Please look for updates on the strategic visioning process on the website and in future editions of iSeek.



Tags: News

Welcome COVID-19 Response Ministries Resources Connect Give


Contact Us

Publications Archive

Episcopal News Service

Diocesan calendar

Suggest a calendar event


© 2023 Episcopal Diocese of Missouri
1210 Locust St. · St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 231-1220
Privacy Policy · Powered by Membership Vision

  View Entire Post

Service Times

Location

Episcopal Diocese of Missouri
1210 Locust St.
St. Louis, MO 63103

Contact Us
(314) 231-1220

Newsletter Signup

Welcome from Our Bishop Find a Church Diocesan Calendar Clergy Resources

We believe in a loving, life-giving and liberating God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We believe God loves you -- no exceptions!

We invite you to be a part of our faith journey.

The Rt. Rev. Deon K. Johnson is the leader of our diocese. He was elected as our bishop on Nov. 23, 2019, and ordained on June 13, 2020, at Christ Church Cathedral in St. Louis.

Learn More

Approximately 10,000 people throughout Eastern and Central Missouri find their faith home with us. About three-quarters of our members are in the metro St. Louis area, but our diocese reaches much farther than St. Louis. You will find more than 40 Episcopal churches, missions and faith communities as far north as Kirksville, as far west as Columbia, and as far south as Poplar Bluff (and many points in between).

If you are looking for a church home or a just a faith community to visit, we invite you to explore The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri.

Find a Church


Detailed Calendar

Suggest an Event

Specifically of interest to the ordained clergy canonically resident or licensed in this diocese.

  • Diocesan Forms Library
  • Diocesan Clergy Directory
  • Current diocesan supply priest list
  • Missouri Clergy Association email list

Do you have a question or need more information?

Send a message to the Offices of the Bishop and we'll get back with you soon!


Contact Us Bishop and Staff Find a Church