Virginia Episcopalian Magazine Fall 2013 Issue | Page 32

Q&A

Diocesan staff provide answers to frequently asked questions
about life in the Diocese.
Lindsay Ryland, Director of Transition Ministry
What is a mutual ministry review?
A mutual ministry review is a time for every parish, its
leadership and clergy to ask themselves, “How are we
doing?” Just like our physicians and dentists recommend
regular checkups, a mutual ministry review is a “checkup”
of the work of the parish as we go about the ministry of
laity and clergy working together in the daily life of the
community for the glory of God. A healthy parish is one
that periodically asks itself, “How are we doing?” and
plans accordingly.
In all of our worlds these days, accountability for our
actions and results drives our activities. The church is not
exempt from this. A review of the ministry of a parish is not
limited to the actions o