Our strategic plan
RISE 2025–2029
Positioned for Mission: a Church Without Walls.
RISE is the Conference's plan for 2025 to 2029: four years, four focuses and one shared goal for every church in Barbados and Dominica.
What RISE stands for
Renew
Leaf / Seed
Renewing our relationship with God through daily prayer, Bible study, worship and service.
Invest
Water
Investing in people: helping every member discover and use their God-given gifts.
Support
Block
Supporting one another, so every member feels valued, cherished and encouraged.
Evangelise
Circle
Sharing the hope of the gospel with passion and purpose, at home and in our communities.
Foundation & Readiness
This year the Conference focuses on Renew & Support. That means growing closer to God, and making sure every member feels valued, cared for and connected.
Four years, one plan
Year 1 · now
Foundation & Readiness
Renew and Support: a strong spiritual foundation and a church family that cares.
Year 2 · January 2027
Mobilising for Mission
Invest and Evangelise: every member's gifts at work in their community.
Year 3 · January 2028
Scaling Impact
Evangelise and Invest: reaching more people, and walking with every new believer.
Year 4 · January 2029
Sustainability & Future Casting
All four: mission as a way of life, and the next plan taking shape.
Three pillars
Six strategic goals
Every department has a RISE plan
Every department has its own part to play in RISE, year by year. See what each one is doing this year.