The 2020 Vision is that in the next 10 years, St Andrew’s Church will seek to grow in our love of Jesus,

becoming more like him, and welcoming many more into his Kingdom.

~ Rev John Menear

Background

In 2006, St Andrew’s celebrated its centenary with the theme “One Sows, Another Reaps”. It was clear that the time had come for our generation to sow, so that others may reap. After two years of prayer and planning, a Vision development proposal from the vicar, council and staff was presented at a special meeting on 22 June 2008 and endorsed by the church.

On 28 August 2009, St Andrew’s Church received government approval for its building plan. Two months later the “2020 Vision” was launched. A range of ministry expansion and fundraising initiatives followed. In November 2011, with $63 million raised, the church affirmed their commitment to the Vision development at a dedication ceremony conducted by Archbishop Paul Kwong. The site was handed over to the contractor in June 2012 and building work began.

What is the 2020 Vision? 

The 2020 Vision is that in the next 10 years St Andrew’s Church will seek to grow in our love of Jesus, becoming more like him, and welcoming many more into his Kingdom. “That his people would learn to serve and his body would grow strong... until we are united by our faith and by our understanding of the Son of God. Then we will be mature, just as Christ is, and we will be completely like him.” (Ephesians 4:12-13) 

This vision comes from Jesus himself, who said: “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favour.” (Luke 4:18-19)

Therefore, 

1. We will embrace the challenge of growth and change within ourselves and in our church life, including our structures, staffing and our service to Hong Kong.

2. We will grow in our capacity to teach and instruct one another in God’s word, and to grow in the knowledge of Jesus.

3. We will embark on a major master plan to develop our buildings and resources for greater use and flexibility.

1. Specifically we will build the Life Centre at street level, with increased space for meeting together.

2. We will make provision for youth and children’s ministry, small group meetings, as well as local mission and pastoral care.

3. We will also prepare a plan for the use of the Christian Centre, as we approach the time in 2018 when the present tenant leases expire.

4. We will take opportunities for St Andrew’s to have a greater impact in the life of Kowloon, and take up caring and mission ministries that God leads us to.