Christchurch Deanery

The Deanery Development Group has been formed to ensure there is a vibrant, sustaining and authentic Christian presence in every parish. It will encourage us all to be generous, engaged and open in our discipleship.

 Members:

 Area Dean and Lay Chair (Mark Ward); Deanery Administrator (Sarah Farr); Deanery Treasurer (Richard Newell)

Two members of the House of Laity: Jacqueline Brown (Ringwood) and Richard Newell (Christchurch)

Two members of the House of Clergy: Helen Griffiss and Peter Rickman

The main activities of the Group are:

• To understand the needs, issues and aspirations of each of the parishes in the Deanery through regular interaction and to explore how best these might be addressed given a Deanery perspective;

• To anticipate likely changes in the life of the church in the Deanery and develop creative options about how best to sustain and grow local communities

• Explore ways to make best use of available resources within the Deanery taking into account the wider needs of the Diocese

• To maintain regular contact with the Bishop and Bishop’s Staff to understand the wider priorities for the Diocese and to share options and ideas for future resourcing and development

• To work with the wider Diocesan resources to develop ideas for mission and ministry that will have long‐term benefit and impact 

• To support any pastoral re‐organisation within the Deanery and maintain effective communication with the DMPC