The Diocese and Mission
THE DIOCESE
From the Constitution of the Diocese
“The Diocese, formed by its constituent Congregations and Missions to be a member of the Anglican Church in North America (the Province), which seeks to be and remain in full communion with all Anglican Churches, Dioceses and Provinces that hold and maintain the Historic Faith, Doctrine, Sacraments and Discipline of the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church (the Church), ordains and establishes this Constitution. The purpose of the Diocese is to equip and support the clergy and laity to extend the Kingdom of God through the ministries of the Congregations and Missions in which they serve and worship.”
MISSION
“The mission of the Diocese is to extend the Kingdom of God by so presenting Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit that people everywhere will come to put their trust in God through Him, know Him as Savior, and serve Him as Lord in the fellowship of the Church. The chief agents of this mission to extend the Kingdom of God are the people of God.”
“The work of the Diocese is to equip its members to serve as Christ’s ambassadors of reconciliation to God, to plant new congregations, and to make disciples of all nations; baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything commanded by Jesus Christ.”
“The fundamental agency of mission in the Province and the Diocese is the local congregation. The Diocese exists to serve the local Congregations and Missions.” Article II, Section 1