Scripture and Church history suggest that missional growth is the result of prayer more than any other single activity. But in a world where church members seem ever busier, how do we build a church that prays? And what does a 21st century praying church look like? What are the specific roles that leaders play… Read More »Leading a Praying Church
We are pleased to have secured, as our speaker, Tim Thornborough, the Creative Director at The Good Book Company. Tim is series editor of Explore Bible-reading notes, and has contributed to many books. He has also been a homegroup leader for over 40 years. The session will include... Why small groups are vital for discipleship… Read More »Building Better Homegroups
To enable leaders / benefices / parishes to explore, in their particular context, how they might reach new people and enable them to grow in faith by developing fresh expressions of church and equipping leaders... Attendance is free and lunch and refreshments will be provided. If you would like to attend please can you… Read More »Reaching New People Vision Day
The day will begin with coffee and light refreshments at 9.30am, and we will start promptly at 9.45am. Topics to be covered will include: Churchwarden relationships with clergy and PCC Issues arising from Quinquennial Inspections and Archdeacon Visitations (Church Inspections) Insurance and Risk Assessments Safeguarding Faculties, Archdeacon’s Letters, Church Log & Terrier, and other processes… Read More »Churchwardens’ Training
The well-known saying 'culture eats strategy for breakfast' suggests that even our best efforts to evangelise and grow churches can be thwarted if the culture of local churches is not supportive of and undergirding this intent. This day will explore what culture is and how to read it, the ways in which culture and strategy… Read More »Shaping the Culture of Local Churches