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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.

RISE 2025–2029
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Year 1 of 4

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.

About RISE

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

Discipleship
Growing every member in a living relationship with Jesus through prayer, Bible study and fellowship, so that everyone, from the oldest to the youngest, feels valued and connected.
Mission
Sharing the gospel and serving the community, and managing time, talents and treasure wisely for the Great Commission.
Teamwork
Working together as one body in Christ, with every member equipped and empowered to serve.

Six strategic goals

Balanced Ministry
Individual Worth
Equipping & Empowering for Service
Denominational Pride & Value
Effective Ministry to Members' Needs
Ongoing Research & Development

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.

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