Continuing the Mission: New “task team” leaders named
An update from the Mission Strategy Network

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 below.

Goal One: Spiritual Transformation and Fuller Participation in God’s Mission

The Rev. Paul Allick, Region 9, primary
The Rev. Ernie Ashcroft, Region 7
Vacant, but in process

Goal Two: Renew Congregations in Context

Mr. Doug Maust, Region 9, primary
The Rev. Deacon Sandy Obarski, Region 8
Vacant, but in process

Goal Three: Recreate the Diocese as a Network

The Rev. Deacon Rex McKee, Region 7, primary
The Rev. Ken Toven, Region 2
Vacant, but in process

Goal Four: Develop Effective Stewardship of Financial Resources

The Rev. Beth Royalty, Region 7, primary
Mr. Gary Aamodt, Region 8
The Rev. Doug Sparks, Region 5

Formation of these teams will be completed this summer, and a “dedicated blogger” will be designated for each team to report on their work once it begins. Information on accessing these blogs will be made available once they are set up. Watch the diocesan Weekly News and the MSN page on the diocesan Web site for updates.

Mission Strategy comments of the week:

“Mission is my passion so I hopped right in when invited to join this phase.” –Mary Phelps

“I am aware that this stage is harder, more complicated, slower than data gathering and analysis.” –Pat Dibble