Our Growth Strategy: Five Key Strands
Apostolic Partnerships and Revitalisations
These involve a resourcing church partnering with a less resourced parish to bring new leadership and energy, often through church planting or revitalisation. Our aim is to reverse decline and grow congregations, especially in urban and deprived areas. Find out more…
Children, Youth & Families
This stream expands paid roles and volunteer training to engage the rising generation, nurturing faith, and building strong links with schools and homes. It seeks to address demographic imbalances and develop lifelong discipleship. Find out more…
Focal Ministry
Focal Ministry appoints local leaders - ordained or lay - as a local “face of the church” in smaller communities, ensuring continuity of local worship and mission. Under the oversight of the incumbent, it provides a more sustainable model of ministry for multi-church benefices. Find out more…
Excellent Leaders
The strategy invests in developing clergy and lay leaders through training, mentoring, and lifelong learning pathways. Strong leadership is essential for vibrant, growing churches and effective mission. Find out more…
Small Grants and Growth Innovation Fund
The Mission Fund provides small grants (under £2,000) for local missional projects and larger grants for creative, innovative initiatives. It encourages experimentation and learning to support growth across the diocese. Find out more…