The LWF – a communion of churches – is in a process of renewal.
Discerning the way forward
Renewal means the LWF is looking back with gratitude on a rich history spanning more than six decades.
The LWF also is striving to discover how to be relevant in today’s changing global, regional and local contexts.
And the LWF is listening attentively to God’s leading: discerning what the communion is called to be and to do in the years to come.
Walking together
A comprehensive planning process is underway to set the course for the LWF’s journey in the future. LWF member churches, related agencies and sister organizations of the ecumenical movement are contributing to this broad-based, participatory discussion.
Following the Process
| Action | Time |
| Renewal Committee | Jan 2007 – Oct 2009 |
| Secretariat Self-assessment | Feb – May 2010 |
| Assembly Report | Jul 2010 |
| Updated Secretariat SWOT Analysis | Sep 2010 |
| Secretariat Staff Workshop | Sep 2010 |
| Briefing and Questions to Stakeholders | Oct 2010 |
| Advisory Committee | Nov 2010 – May 2011 |
| LWF Executive Committee Workshop | Nov 2010 |
| Meetings with Other Ecumenical Organizations | Nov 2010 |
| Phone Interviews With LWF Council Members | Dec 2010 |
| Revised Planning Methodology | Jan 2011 |
| Directions Paper | Jan 2011 |
| Roundtable With Related Organizations | Jan 2011 |
| Meetings with Other Ecumenical Organizations | Feb 2011 |
| Regional Consultations | Feb – Apr 2011 |
| Secretariat Staff Workshop | Mar 2011 |
| Draft Strategy | Apr 2011 |
| Strategy Proposal | May 2011 |
| Council Approves the Strategy 2012-2017 | June 2011 |
Ensuring transparency
As a Christian World Communion, the LWF aims to be accountable and transparent as it plans for the coming years.
Be a part of this journey: bookmark this page and consult it regularly to follow the signposts along the road to the LWF’s strategic plan for 2012 to 2017. To learn more, see Related Documents in the right-hand column.
