Stages of parish renewal
Where is your parish going?
Where is your parish going?
Explore the different stages parishes face in the journey from maintenance to mission.
Explore the different stages parishes face in the journey from maintenance to mission.
Explore the different stages parishes face in the journey from maintenance to mission.
Stage 1
Onlookers
As a parish leader, you’re experiencing a healthy discontent with the way things are and you believe that things can be different. You’re looking at other vibrant, mission-focused parishes at a distance with cautious optimism.
Stage 2
On the Shore
As a parish leader, you’re convinced that change needs to happen and you need to take action. You’re inspired by the transformation of other parishes and are exploring possibilities through books, events, and other resources.
Stage 3
Casting Off
You’ve made the decision to give parish renewal a go. You haven’t figured everything out yet, but have nonetheless decided that this is a path you want to take. You are starting to put some key elements in place to start doing things differently.
Stage 4
Raising the Sails
You’re past the point of conviction and are now taking concrete steps toward mission. By encountering resistance and pushback, you realize that change is not fleeting — but you’re nonetheless inspired by the early fruits you’re seeing.
Stage 5
Sailing the Waves
Your parish is actively making new disciples and living out the Three Keys to Parish Renewal. This phase is often marked by a feeling of overwhelm from the success of previous changes and simply trying to keep up with the fruit, but watch out: this is where burnout often creeps in!
Stage 6
Beacon Parish
Your mission-focused parish is forming a plan for its long-term health and fruitfulness. You’ve captured your learnings and are now inspiring and helping other parishes embrace mission.
Stage 1
Onlookers
As a parish leader, you’re experiencing a healthy discontent with the way things are and you believe that things can be different. You’re looking at other vibrant, mission-focused parishes at a distance with cautious optimism.
Stage 2
On the Shore
As a parish leader, you’re convinced that change needs to happen and you need to take action. You’re inspired by the transformation of other parishes and are exploring possibilities through books, events, and other resources.
Stage 3
Casting Off
You’ve made the decision to give parish renewal a go. You haven’t figured everything out yet, but have nonetheless decided that this is a path you want to take. You are starting to put some key elements in place to start doing things differently.
Stage 4
Raising the Sails
You’re past the point of conviction and are now taking concrete steps toward mission. By encountering resistance and pushback, you realize that change is not fleeting — but you’re nonetheless inspired by the early fruits you’re seeing.
Stage 5
Sailing the Waves
Your parish is actively making new disciples and living out the Three Keys to Parish Renewal. This phase is often marked by a feeling of overwhelm from the success of previous changes and simply trying to keep up with the fruit, but watch out: this is where burnout often creeps in!
Stage 6
Beacon Parish
Your mission-focused parish is forming a plan for its long-term health and fruitfulness. You’ve captured your learnings and are now inspiring and helping other parishes embrace mission.