Strategic Visioning

The Strategic Visioning Committee is busy finalizing proposed goals and initiatives for the diocese's strategic vision and they want to share their ideas with you and hear your feedback.

Everyone in the diocese is invited to attend a virtual listening session with members of the Strategic Visioning Committee. We are holding five separate meetings, with different parishes invited to each. If you can't attend the session designated for your parish, you are welcome to attend one of the other sessions.

The sessions all take place on Sundays at 1 p.m., on July 25, August 1, and August 8.

Click here to get the list of churches for each gathering and the Zoom links to join the discussion.

Bishop Deon Johnson has prepared several collects and prayers for parishes, groups, and individuals to use during our strategic visioning process.

Download the prayers.

The Strategic Visioning Committee has released a draft of new mission & vision statements for the Diocese:

Proposed mission statement:

We embrace the Good News of Jesus to seek justice and act with compassion while walking humbly with God and our neighbor.

Proposed vision statement:

A world transformed by justice, compassion, and peace.

Read more about the new mission and vision statements.

Watch the video below to hear about the process from committee members.

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The Strategic Visioning committee is moving forward in our planning process by forming "working groups." These groups will consider ways to implement our new vision, focusing on five specific areas:

• Communication & Technology
• Evangelism & Justice
• Community Building & Structure
• Pastoral Care & Stewardship
• Formation & Worship

Thanks to everyone who has answered the call to serve in one of these groups! More information from their work will be coming soon.

Phase 1: Create a vision for our diocese
What do we want to be as we grow into the future?

Phase 2: Determine areas of focus
Define ways to implement our vision.

Phase 3: Set goals
Address each area of focus and explore what ministries and programs will be needed.

Phase 4: Draft a final plan
Create a plan, based on feedback and action steps, for review by the Bishop and Diocesan Council.

Phase 5: Communicate the plan
Create a communications strategy to inform the diocese and decide whether or not to take the plan to Diocesan Convention for approval and implementation.

Committee Co-chairs:

• The Rev. Annette Joseph - Christ Church, Cape Girardeau and St. Paul's, Sikeston
• Dick Entenmann - Grace Church, Kirkwood

Committee Members:

• The Rev. Barbi Click - Christ Church Cathedral, St. Louis
• Vicki Myers - Grace Church, Jefferson City
• The Rev. Dr. Clive Samson - Faith Christian Church of India, Manchester and Emmanuel, Webster Groves
• The Rev. Jon Stratton - Trinity, Central West End
• Janet Thompson - Calvary, Columbia
• The Rev. Sally Weaver - retired/supply priest
• Machelle West - All Saints & Ascension, Northwoods
• Parker Williams - Holy Cross, Poplar Bluff

Consultant:

• Katie Ong - Episcopal Diocese of Ohio