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Read the storyThe Diocese of Lincoln is delighted to have been awarded further funding from the Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment Board (SMMIB). The investment will support the continued development of the people and resources needed to enhance church life and lead communities in the way of Christ.
We are grateful for the investment board’s commitment to transforming lives across the diocese. It is helping to create future opportunities as we journey towards a decade-long diocesan strategy of growth.
The funding will be allocated across diocesan priorities for mission and ministry. It is another step towards growing God’s Kingdom through service and worship that is sustainable, collaborative and inspirational.
This will include a Growth and Revitalisation lead and a data analyst. There will also be an important external review of the diocesan rural strategy.
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The Acting Bishop of Lincoln, The Rt Revd Dr Nicholas Chamberlain, has welcomed the SMMIB funding:
“This significant contribution by the investment board renews our determination to proclaim the gospel afresh for generations to come.
I pray that this funding will build on the crucial work that our churches and partnerships are doing through Time to Grow Together, so that we are confident and collaborative in reaching out with God’s love.”
The Diocesan Secretary of the Lincoln Diocesan Trust and Board of Finance, Andrew Holmes, said:
“This is a real boost for our outreach and faithful missional practice. It represents another step on our strategic journey which strengthens ministry across the board.
I am thankful to everyone who has been involved in making this investment a reality and trust that this sets a positive precedent for the future.”