Shaped by God
last updated on: 9th May 2011
Welcome to Shaped by God. Shaped by God is the long-term vision of the Diocese of Leicester. Watch an introduction from Bishop Tim by clicking here:
In the Bible, in the book of Jeremiah, God expresses a longing to work with His people in the same way a potter works with clay. In 2005, the Diocese of Leicester embarked on a long-term strategy with the clear aim of being ever more shaped by God. As Bishop Tim wrote in the initial vision document, “We are God’s work of art. Our purpose as Christians is to discern God’s design for each of us and for His church and to allow the loving sensitivity of the potter to shape and to reshape our lives by love.”
The diocesan wide Shaped by God vision has mission at its heart. It is a vision that marks of mission will be visible in every one of the three hundred Anglican churches of the county and city. This is no small task and one which is impossible without the help of God’s Spirit. Shaped by God also recognises, that the best way each of the nine marks of mission can be developed across the diocese is by working together in Mission Partnerships. These Mission Partnerships vary considerably in size and style, but at the heart of each of them is a desire for effective mission and a place for sharing, learning and growing with others for this mission. Even when the temptation is for us to be introspective, Mission Partnerships remind us of God’s calling to effective mission in His world. To read more about the nine marks of mission or the role of Mission Partnerships click on 'What is Shaped by God' in the red bar at the top of this page. For a full list of Mission Partnerships, and to see who is the Convenor and member of each one click on the link in the red bar at the top of this page labelled 'Mission Partnerships'.
To learn more about Shaped by God why not read the review and re-envisioning document from November 2009, which can be downloaded here. There's also a link to the initial vision document at the bottom of the page (although best to read the review alongside this as some of the focus has shifted).
Why not also visit the new Shaped by Gog blog, updated regularly with more resources, at http://www.shapedbyGod.co.uk or by clicking on the link at the far right hand side of this page,
Shaped by God is resourced by a wide range of people from across the diocese, but with dedicated resource from Barry Hill as Mission Enabler (supported by Carol Gibbons). Barry or Carol can be contacted at St Martins House, 7 Peacock Lane, Leicester LE1 5PZ, by phone on 0116 261 5611 or by email here. A Co-ordinating team steers the Shaped by God vision and is always welcome to recieve comments, ideas and questions. A copy of its terms of reference and membership are at the bottom of this page.
Please hold this vision in your prayers that together we may see evermore lives and communities transformed by the Good News offered by our Lord Jesus Christ.
Resources:
Introductory poster to Shaped by God for use in magazines, on websites, etc.
Shaped by God: Co-ordinating Team Details
Stepping Stones: A guide to nurture courses
View the full Shaped By God Report.
View the review and re-envisioning of Shaped by God
