Coordinators updates
This page holds only the official updates from the Coordinators team.
Remarks from 2009 Diocesan Convention
Delivered before the 2009 Diocesan Convention by Jim Huber.
Thank you, Bishop,
It is my privilege as MSN co-chair to be here today. Before I say any more, however, please let me introduce my co-chair, the Reverend Daniel Pearson, interim rector at St. Martin’s, Minnetonka Beach, and thank you, Daniel, for your vision, theological understanding and partnership these past two years. On a personal note, I want to thank you, Bishop, and all of you for the privilege of serving as chair of the BCMS for 2 years and as co-chair these past two years with the MSN.
MSN Regional Meetings Underway!
[Apologies from the MSN communications team for the late posting of this article. We’ve been a little swamped with all the goings-on!]
This past Saturday, January 31st, three of us from the MSN Leadership team made our way “up North” to Trinity Church, Park Rapids where we were hospitably received as part of Region One’s quarterly meeting. We were pleased to meet representatives of many of the 18 congregations in the Region for fellowship, spiritual reflection and prayer as well as have the opportunity to engage those present in the work of the MSN.
Spirit and Energy at November 22 Meeting
Enthusiasm, accord, and cooperation characterized the all-teams MSN meeting on November 22 at St. David’s in Minnetonka. From the opening to the closing prayer and Gospel-Based Discipleship colloquies, the meeting was eager and productive.
Status Report as of Diocesan Convention 2008
The Mission Strategy Network issued their report to the 2008 Diocesan Convention. The report includes the current work plans of each of the four task teams.
The report is available below in PDF format.
Continuing the Mission: New “task team” leaders named
Leaders of the Mission Strategy Network (MSN) have recently organized four task teams, one for each of the four goals noted in the October 2007 report of the Bishop’s Commission on Mission Strategy (BCMS). Leaders of these teams, plus other members as identified so far, are listed in this update.
Continuing the Mission
One of the highlights of the 2008 Diocesan Convention was the standing ovation that followed the convention’s affirmation of the final report of the Bishop’s Commission on Mission Strategy (BCMS). But what has happened since, and what steps are being taken to implement the recommendations of that report? This is the first of a series of regular communiqués from the new Mission Strategy Network to keep you informed about our diocese’s next steps in mission.
June 9, 2008 Update from the Coordinators
Several “Stakeholder Leaders” of the Mission Strategy Network have helped facilitate discussions around the BCMS Report with various other networks within the Diocese. The Total Ministry Network, the Deacons Conference, many regional meetings, individual parish meetings, Lay Leader Training sessions, Clergy Conference, Council meetings, the Financial Summit, and Diocesan Staff meetings have all reported back impressions, questions and recommendations. Similar conversations will occur at the upcoming Minnesota Commission on Indian Work convocation. In addition, we’ve begun conversations with some of the clergy serving congregations in some of the smaller cities around the state (specifically Duluth, Rochester, and St. Cloud) to explore collaborative and learning relationships among those congregations. We plan to continue to work with these and other existing and emerging networks as the process unfolds; as we reported in April, we will continue to nurture, cultivate and align the energy that’s stirring.