Vision & Purpose

The vision of MINE is that the changes taking place in the East End of Newcastle embody the kingdom of God; that new forms of church presence emerge that honour the current context; that we share our learning with those outside our situation and learn from them.

Existing groups of Christians are growing in spiritual depth, numerically and in theological awareness.
New forms of Church presence and mission are emerging.
Local Christians are developing models of ministry that arise directly out of the context of social and economic regeneration.
There is a strategic and economic use of existing buildings.
There is a stimulating interaction with the communities of the East End and appropriate partnerships are being established with both statutory and voluntary agencies.
Those engaged in theological training, for lay and ordained ministries and in continuing ministerial education, are able both to share in the learning gained by local people and to make a significant contribution.
Theological reflection on the urban context takes place against a background generated by the interaction of all these factors.

Community engagement - coordinating the church’s involvement in regeneration structures.
Church development - evangelism, new ways of being church, growth of engagement with the community.
Theological education and training - offering our own learning to others and learning from outside the area.
Each member of the MINE staff is responsible for leading one of these tasks across the East End, drawing together a wider team of partners, including local persons, to achieve our goals. This is a new way of working interdependently across existing parish boundaries.

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