We are all Visionaries Now
Some thoughts on the Church of England's Vision We live in an age of visionaries. Organisations have their mission statements and plans, carefully measured against key performance indicators, and all based on values and visions. No institution is without its vision. The Church of England has just launched its own vision . Something I often say is that Vision begets Provision. It is good therefore to grapple with what a vision for our profoundly devolved organization. We must get this right, for proper vision will lead us to the provision that we need. That will mean taking our parishes seriously. At the heart of what has been presented lies a recommitment to the Five Marks of Mission which have long characterised the Anglican understanding of what the church is about, alongside a reaffirmation of the “mixed ecology” of the church. The presentation helpfully recognises that a church which proclaims Good News, makes disciples and nurtures them, serves neighbour and has a hea