Strategic Visioning

In January, 2021, Bishop Deon Johnson tasked members from throughout our diocese to begin a strategic visioning process to redefine our vision, our mission and our goals.
After months of dreaming, researching, discussing, and praying, the Strategic Visioning Committee developed new mission and vision statements along with a five-year plan to move our diocese into the future. Diocesan Council approved the plan at its October, 2021 meeting.
Our new mission statement:
Walking humbly with God and our neighbors, we seek justice, act with love, and live the Good News of Jesus.
Our new vision statement:
A world transformed by God's love, justice and peace.
Download the Strategic Visioning Report.
The report was presented at the 2021 Diocesan Convention, Nov. 18-20, 2021.
Click these headlines for more information about the visioning process:
2021 Convention Workshop Presentation
Leaders from the Strategic Visioning Committee presented a virtual workshop during the 182nd Convention of The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021.
Download the slide presentation from that workshop.
Watch the presentation here:
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.
Strategic Visioning Listening Sessions
Bishop Deon Johnson has prepared several collects and prayers for parishes, groups, and individuals to use during our strategic visioning process.
Strategic Visioning Collects & Prayers
The Strategic Visioning Committee has released a draft of new mission & vision statements for the Diocese:
*Please note: these are DRAFT statements. The final approved statements are listed at the top of this page.
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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Proposed Mission & Vision Statements
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: Thanks to everyone who has answered the call to serve in one of these groups! More information from their work will be coming soon.
Working Groups
Phase 1: Create a vision for our diocese Phase 2: Determine areas of focus Phase 3: Set goals Phase 4: Draft a final plan Phase 5: Communicate the plan 5 Phases of Visioning Process
What do we want to be as we grow into the future?
Define ways to implement our vision.
Address each area of focus and explore what ministries and programs will be needed.
Create a plan, based on feedback and action steps, for review by the Bishop and Diocesan Council.
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:
Committee Members:
Consultant:
Leadership Team
Next Steps:
The rich diversity of our diocese is what makes us special. This visioning process is all about using the unique perspectives of every individual and every parish in this diocese. We will be calling on YOU to get involved -- to be a part of a committee or a discussion group, to voice your opinion and help plan our future.
What does God have in store for The Diocese of Missouri? Let’s find out together.
We will be posting regular updates on this page and in the News and Events sections of this website. Updates will also be featured in our weekly iSeek email newsletter.
- August 30 Update: Reporting to Diocesan Council
- July 12 Update: Listening Session Details (including Zoom links)
- July 6 Update: Diocesan Listening Sessions
- May 19 Update: Strategic Visioning Prayers
- April 30 Update: New Mission & Vision Statements & Survey
- March 20 Update: Volunteer for Working Groups
- Feb. 24 Update: Defining Vision
- Feb. 17 Update: Revising the Working Timeline
- Feb. 10 Update: The Power of Words
- Feb. 3 Update: The Committee Begins Its Work