Our Vision for Tasmania

A church for Tasmania, making disciples of Jesus

Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. (Ephesians 4: 11-13)

We worship a faithful God. He has been faithful to us for generations, blessing our life as a diocese even as we have faced many challenges. Over the last 10 years we have been pursuing our vision to be a church for Tasmania, making disciples of Jesus and there has been much gospel fruit. We have 8 new fulltime ministers appointed to previously honorary parishes, and a number of parishes genuinely revitalised and growing. Chaplaincy has doubled in headcount with statewide contracts, Anglican Camping has strengthened, and the culture of safety has become well embedded across the Diocese.

But God has not finished with us. He has more to do in and through us and the task is huge. Thousands of Tasmanians live in spiritual darkness. Young people are battling with identity and mental health issues. Many people are struggling with life. And so, the opportunities to serve this community are boundless. We have the chance to use our resources to meet the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs we see around us. He wants us to continue to grow towards unity and maturity as we serve him.

I am pleased to bring this fresh expression of our Vision to you. We want Tasmanians to encounter the life-giving message of Jesus and to become his disciples. We want his disciples to grow in maturity as they serve him. This plan lays out our focus and priorities for the next 5 years to achieve this.

I invite you to join me as we are equipped together for these works of service, so that the body might be built up.

Richard Condie
Bishop of Tasmania