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.
Vision
Following Christ, walking together as First and Second Peoples, seeking community, compassion and justice for all creation.
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
Share this summary with your congregation or print it for your notice board.
Steering Committee (FFSC)
Accountability
The 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.
Chair
Rev. Isabel Greenall.
Isabel is currently in ministry as a hospital chaplain with Barwon Health. She has experience of congregational and presbytery ministry in rural and regional settings.
Members
- 1 member appointed by each presbytery (*)
- Rev. Isabel Greenall, Chairperson
- Mark Lawrence, General Secretary
- Duncan Macleod, eLM Executive Officer
(*) Currently, these members are in the process of being appointed.
Meetings
Once established, the Steering Committee (FFSC) will meet 4 times per year and provide updates at least twice per year to the Presbytery Standing Committees and to the Synod Ministry and Mission Committee.
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.
Resources
One-page summary
Explore below the one-page summary in English, Easy Read, and 6 translated languages. Choose the layout that suits best for your audience.
English
All versions contain the same information, just in a different goal order. Remember, all goals hold equal importance.
Easy Read
Translated versions
Korean (한국어)
One-page summary in Korean (한국어).
Tongan (Lea faka-Tonga)
One-page summary in Tongan (Lea faka-Tonga).
Chinese (繁體中文)
One-page summary in Traditional Chinese (繁體中文).
Fijian (Na vosa vaka-Viti)
One-page summary in Fijian (Na vosa vaka-Viti).
Indonesian (bahasa)
One-page summary in Indonesian (bahasa).
Samoan (Gagana Sāmoa)
One-page summary in Samoan.
Tools & guides
Have a question?
Feel free to contact the project team via
FaithfulFutures@victas.uca.org.au