Bishops' Mission Orders a beginner's guide

This simple booklet outlines what a Bishop's Mission Order is. Every PCC and deanery synod in the land needs to come to grips with the opportunities created by the new Bishops' Mission Orders. The booklet sets out when a BMO may be needed, what it can and cannot do, and how the process will work.

In clear, accessible language, the booklet covers the background to the Dioceses, Pastoral and Mission Measure 2007, the consultation needed, the steps you need to follow, the role of the Visitor, drawing up an order and provision for review. This short guide is an essential starting point in making the most of a key piece of new legislation to support fresh expressions of church.

More information can be found on Share and further materials and resources will be available there as they are produced, including sample BMOs and skeleton documents as they become available and a growing list of frequently asked questions.

A skeleton Bishop's Mission Order and Supplementary Instrument have been prepared in order to assist those making the Order and can be downloaded from the Church of England website. This is intended as a guide in framing the documentation: different arrangements can be made locally if the bishop agrees. These documents will be reviewed in the light of experience.

An introductory presentation based on this booklet for use in dioceses, districts, parishes, circuits, congregations and other gatherings is available below.

Please note: this item is a pack of 5 identical booklets.