Faithful Futures
About the Project
What is Faithful Futures Project?
Faithful Futures Project is a collaborative effort between presbyteries and the Synod to discern priorities, direct resources, and ensure we are equipped for the challenges and opportunities ahead. The project was initiated out of conversation at the Presbytery Synod Forum and approved at the Synod Meeting 2025.
Shared vision
Following Christ, walking together as First and Second Peoples, seeking community, compassion and justice for all creation.
Shared goals
Coordinated Ministries
Coordinated ministry and mission in geographic areas such as Local Government Areas by 2030: attentive to renewing discipleship, and to the life and needs of the local context.
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Respecting Country
Honouring the Church’s Covenant with the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress, all communities of faith will listen to and be able to tell about some of the histories of the Country on which they are located by the end of 2028, and be invited to develop local and appropriate ways to respond.
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Intercultural Leadership
By 2028, to:
- Be providing appropriate intercultural leadership formation and equipping for all ministry agents and congregations; and
- Develop intercultural networks for worship, witness, and service. -
All-age growth
To have at least one all-age community of faith that is interactive, diverse, inclusive and transformative in 80% of Coordinated Ministries by 2030.
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New communities of faith
Establish at least five new Christian communities by 2030.
One-page summary
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Steering Committee
Purpose
Accountability
The Faithful Futures Steering Committee (FFSC) will provide oversight for the work of the Faithful Futures Project Lead, develop a strategy and resourcing plan for the implementation of the five goals, and assist with identifying progress and difficulties faced around the presbyteries and working groups.
Moreover, the Steering Committee will develop a review process for the project, including a major review to be presented to the 2027 ordinary Synod Meeting.
Meetings
The Steering Committee meets 4 times per year and provides updates at least twice per year to the Presbytery Standing Committees and to the Synod Ministry and Mission Committee.
Members
The Steering Committee is formed by one member appointed by each Presbytery Standing Committee, a chairperson appointed by the Synod Standing Committee, and the General Secretary and eLM Executive Officer from the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania.
Chair
Synod representatives
Presbyteries representatives
Goal groups
The Goal groups are communities of practice, each with specific accountabilities and lines of reporting. All the goal groups are in the process to being established. Learn more about the goal groups below.
- Members will include people involved in ministry and mission, which could mean 3-4 members for some Presbyteries. Lead by the Faithful Futures Project Lead.
- Once established will meet 4 times per year.
- Among the accountabilities are sharing strategy ideas, preparing resources and case studies.
Have a question?
Feel free to contact the project team via
FaithfulFutures@victas.uca.org.au