Mission, Ministry & Discipleship
“God… reconciled us to himself through Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation”
Saint Paul wrote this 2,000 years ago to some of the very first Christians. It’s a good summary of what Christian faith is all about. And Christian faith is the ‘core business’ of the Diocese of Lincoln.
Christian mission is God’s mission. “God has reconciled us to himself through Christ” says Saint Paul. Reconciliation means fixing broken relationships. That is what God does. God fixes our relationships with God, with each other, and with nature.
God invites us to join in with this mission. “God has given us the ministry of reconciliation”. Christian ministry is a job for every Christian. We work together as a Diocese, in parishes, benefices, Local Mission Partnerships, and Deanery Partnerships. We can’t do this without God’s help.
Our relationship with God is at the heart of what we do. We call this relationship “discipleship”. Following Jesus, like his first disciples, means learning from him, sharing in his work, and obeying his command.
“Love one another as I have loved you.”
Recent Mission, Ministry and Discipleship news stories
Congratulations to our Newly Ordained Priests and Deacons!
Ordinands from the Diocese of Lincoln were ordained priests and deacons on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 June at Lincoln Cathedral. Congratulations to all those who were ordained!
Read the storyBishop’s Adviser for Disability Appointed in the Diocese of Lincoln
The Bishop of Lincoln has appointed Martin Joy as the Disability Adviser in the Diocese of Lincoln.
Read the storyThe Episcopal Visitation and Admission of Churchwardens 2024
Churchwardens from across Lincolnshire came together at Lincoln Cathedral to be admitted into their roles at the annual visitation service on Thursday 13 June 2024.
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