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

Blossoming relationship with creation at Barrowby Church earns prestigious award
With our diocese recognising the climate crisis, we are seeking to live alongside creation in love and care as intended and strive for Carbon Net Zero by 2030. This eco church movement has seen churches taking action – with Barrowby claiming the very first A-RochaUK gold eco-award in Greater Lincolnshire.
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Become a Focal Minister – Nominations open until 31 August 2025!
The Diocese of Lincoln is now accepting nominations for the third cohort of Focal Ministry Candidates. Are you being called?
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New Diocesan Director of Ordinands and Vocations for the Diocese of Lincoln announced
We are delighted to announce that the Revd Clay Roundtree has been appointed as the next Diocesan Director of Ordinands and Vocations for the Diocese of Lincoln.
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