Proverbs 29:18 relates a vision to cohesion and order in the community - recognizing the need for both leadership and vision. It goes without saying that, for this vision to be realized, the community must share in the formulation of the vision and the process towards its attainment. It is worth looking at the verse from Proverbs to give us deeper insight into its meaning:

"Where there is no vision the people perish"

1.    How many people are to be involved in the vision building process?

All members of the Church through representatives from peer groups, parishes, church organizations and community.

2.    How far ahead will we look?

Until 2010.

3.    What resources will be put into the process of building the vision?

Human and material resources as required for each step.

4.    How long will we spend on the process?

As the vision is to do with the holistic development of the Diocese, this will be an integral part of our mission and ministry. The specific role of the Bishop is in the body of this website. These specific activities should occupy 25 per cent of quality time for the Bishop.

5.    What will be the nature of our end product?

This is quantified as:

• "under God, by the year 2009,"
• the buildings for the Christian Education and Development Centre will be completed;
• all parishes will be undertaking a holistic and inclusive ministry;
• every parish will have at least one income-generating project to support services offered;
• humanpower/training needs for clerical/lay ministry, Diocesan administrative and development staff addressed to ensure committed and enthusiastic implementers;
• a formal Diocesan presence established  both in Senegal and in Cape Verde.

In conclusion, as we noted from Proverbs 29:18, the realization of vision required community ownership and leadership. As also noted, the vision, humanly speaking, can be seen as outside the scope of human achievement, and only achievable under God. Therefore, optimism in the community involved, the leadership and faith in God are crucial.

LEADERSHIP

Of course, within our context as Church, the inspiration, guidance and empowerment comes from God. In order for the vision to be realized, the community must be involved in all its stages - formulation, implementation, and evaluation. However, human leadership is also required. This leadership needs to be enabling and inspiring. If the vision is of God, human imperfections can be overcome and, at the end of the day, God will be glorified

MANAGEMENT

This is the skill of creating an environment that allows the individual to reach their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives. At its best, effective management means getting from staff not only everything that manager has a right to expect, but everything they have to offer.

These skills and practices will be applied during this project, and mastered to the benefit of the Diocese.