I would like to know where you think the Methodidt Diaconal Order fit into this as a community already pioneering in many contexts, supporting one another, learning from one another and holding one another accountable for this work. Seems the Church has over looked us.
The church has no means over looked the Diaconate as there are quite a number of deacons whose experience and learning has contributed significantly to the Pioneer Pathway. Right from the beginning the Diaconal Order have made significant contributions to the working group and to the implementation of the Pioneer Pathway, for which the Church is very grateful. Every Blessing, Stephen (Connexional Missioner for Fresh Expressions)
I think it’s great that the church is encouraging and supporting people whom God is calling to work beyond the edges of the inherited church’s reach. Just brilliant.
Also, regarding the comment above, I’m helping to facilitate the Pioneer Pathway in the North East and I’m delighted that it includes a probationer deacon who is involved in some excellent work and is a great member of the group.
The Methodist Diaconal Order had a representative on the working group which brought the proposal and, as comments above indicate, deacons are already involved with Methodist Pioneering Pathways – one in each of the three pilot scheme currently running. Deacons may well find that their support comes from within the Order, but they are equally welcome to participate in MPP. You might also have noticed Deacon Tracey Hume featuring in the recent video about MPP
I would like to know where you think the Methodidt Diaconal Order fit into this as a community already pioneering in many contexts, supporting one another, learning from one another and holding one another accountable for this work. Seems the Church has over looked us.
Dear Anonymous,
The church has no means over looked the Diaconate as there are quite a number of deacons whose experience and learning has contributed significantly to the Pioneer Pathway. Right from the beginning the Diaconal Order have made significant contributions to the working group and to the implementation of the Pioneer Pathway, for which the Church is very grateful. Every Blessing, Stephen (Connexional Missioner for Fresh Expressions)
I think it’s great that the church is encouraging and supporting people whom God is calling to work beyond the edges of the inherited church’s reach. Just brilliant.
Also, regarding the comment above, I’m helping to facilitate the Pioneer Pathway in the North East and I’m delighted that it includes a probationer deacon who is involved in some excellent work and is a great member of the group.
The Methodist Diaconal Order had a representative on the working group which brought the proposal and, as comments above indicate, deacons are already involved with Methodist Pioneering Pathways – one in each of the three pilot scheme currently running. Deacons may well find that their support comes from within the Order, but they are equally welcome to participate in MPP. You might also have noticed Deacon Tracey Hume featuring in the recent video about MPP
Why is it not possible to train at theological college a presbyteral pioneer minister when it is in the Anglican Church?