Faiths and further education - Church of England

Faiths and Further Education:A HandbookTaking StockMission statement and action plans101For the chaplaincy itself, its mission statement can only be draftedwhen a decision is made about its main focus and ways of working.In the initial stages an action plan may be more useful.• The team’s mission statement should be an expression of thechaplaincy’s uniqueness. It should tell students, staff andstakeholders what the team has to offer and its focus.• The chaplaincy team’s mission is likely to be based on thoseaspects of the personal and professional experience of the teamwhich are appropriate for the college context.• An action plan should set targets, milestones and a timetable. Donot be too ambitious – assess your capabilities as a team, and setmanageable goals.Action points:• You have choices to make about the focus of your work.• Ask colleagues in the college and elsewhere for advice.• Analyse your college and its stakeholders and local partners todecide where best you can make your contribution and who canhelp you do it.• Decide what you want to become known for in your college.• Decide whether you need a mission statement or action plan.