Vision & Goals
In October 2004, at the 36th Annual Meeting of the Diocesan Convention, the Diocese of Hawai‘i adopted the goals of a Strategic Plan, entitled Conversion, Transformation, and Evangelism: Communicating a New Vision for the Episcopal Church in Hawai‘i. Since then, the Diocese has worked to adapt its budget and its operations to follow these goals and recommendations. In 2006, mission congregations and diocesan commissions were required (and parish congregations were encouraged) to create a strategic plan for themselves that mirrors the goals of the diocesan Strategic Plan.
2) Transform the Episcopal Church in Hawai`i and Congregations to Vital and Vibrant Faith Communities.
3) Evangelize to Share God's Love in Our Communities.
4) Reduce the structure and administration costs of the Diocese so that its operations, including its bodies, are directed to supporting transformation and growth.
Vision of the Diocese
All Episcopalians in Hawai‘i shall work together to create a Church filled with visible and spirit-driven Christians — Christians who are eager to share our Episcopal tradition and faith, and traditional Hawaiian spiritual values, with those who have not yet found a spiritual anchor in their lives.Goals of the Diocese
1) Convert our hearts to accept Jesus' gospel message and to Live in a Deep Relationship with God.2) Transform the Episcopal Church in Hawai`i and Congregations to Vital and Vibrant Faith Communities.
3) Evangelize to Share God's Love in Our Communities.
4) Reduce the structure and administration costs of the Diocese so that its operations, including its bodies, are directed to supporting transformation and growth.
Five Marks of Mission
Between 1984 and 1990, the Anglican Consultative Council developed Five Marks of Mission, which "have won wide acceptance among Anglicans, and have given parishes and dioceses around the world a practical and memorable 'checklist' for mission activities," according to the Anglican Communion Web site. They have also been promoted by Bishop Fitzpatrick for the Diocese of Hawai‘i.
The Five Marks of Mission are as follows:
1) To proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom
2) To teach, baptize and nurture new believers
3) To respond to human need by loving service
4) To seek to transform unjust structures of society
5) To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth
Additional information about the Five Marks of Mission may be found on the Anglican Communion site; search for "Five Marks of Mission."
The Five Marks of Mission are as follows:
1) To proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom
2) To teach, baptize and nurture new believers
3) To respond to human need by loving service
4) To seek to transform unjust structures of society
5) To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth
Additional information about the Five Marks of Mission may be found on the Anglican Communion site; search for "Five Marks of Mission."