LCAVD Strategy Review

Leaders from across our Vic-Tas District came together on Saturday 9 May for our annual Strategy Morning, to share and discuss their thoughts on the strategic direction for our District. Participants included representatives from the Ministry and Mission Council (MMC), Lutheran Youth Victoria (LYV), Lutheran Education Vic, NSW/ACT, Tas (LEVNT), and our Camps.

The morning began by capturing the purpose of the time together, which included:

• Discern the Holy Spirit’s plan for us / our District
• Clarify and confirm our work
• Hear updates on accomplishments over the last 12 months
• A space to encourage flexibility and ability to adapt
• Share observations and experiences, to better understand the current state of the District
• Understand and deepen partnerships between various groups (incl. schools, camps, youth/young adults) and the District

Informative updates were presented by Pastor Brett Kennett (Congregation Support and Acting Bishop), Sabine Haeusler (MMC), Michael Benbow (LYV), Colin Minke (LEVNT), and Stephen Mildred (District Church Council Secretary).

After a time of fellowship over morning tea, DCC Chair, Tony Vong, led the group in a review of the Vic-Tas Strategic Plan.  This plan helps to guide District Church Council on where and how to focus attention and energy in support of the ministry of the Congregations and Parishes in our District.

We thank all of the participants for the gift of their time and energies, to support the District Church Council in setting, reviewing and realising the strategic directions for the District.

Photo: Strategy Day participants.