Question 40 - What is a Bishop's Mission Order?

The Fresh Expressions logo on the screen of a laptopA Bishop's Mission Order is a new legal device in the Church of England created as part of the 'Dioceses, Pastoral and Mission Measure'. It enables a bishop to legally recognise a mission initiative that will lead to a new Christian community - a fresh expression of church.

A Bishop's Mission Order (BMO) is not needed for every fresh expression, but will normally be required where a fresh expression operates across parish, deanery or diocesan boundaries or in parallel with existing church structures.

The process of granting a BMO can be initiated by the Bishop or by any office holder in the diocese. The process  is described in Bishops' Mission Orders.

 

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