Emily Hill Appointed as Parish Development Missioner for the Diocese

Bishop Susan was delighted to announce recently that Dr. Emily Hill will serve as our parish development missioner for the Diocese of Niagara, effective September 12.

The notice of this appointment said the following:

Emily is an enthusiastic, collaborative and mission-driven Christian leader who brings a wealth of ministry experience with her to this position, including her recent work with the Presbyterian Church in Canada and as an engaged parishioner at St. John the Evangelist, Hamilton.

This role is focused on nurturing faithful, vital, and resilient missional faith communities through parish consultations, education, and resourcing. Emily will guide the development and implementation of programs and resources in support of the diocese’s vision and missional-driven initiatives, as articulated in its Mission Action Plan. Working in collaboration with the diocesan senior leadership team, she'll also engage with, nurture, and support parish leaders by providing consultative services in strategic planning, visioning, faith formation, and congregational development. Welcome, Emily!

We offer Emily our congratulations on this appointment.