Month: July 2016

We believe it will be a significant resource for building the Kingdom of God in this area.

We particularly hope that small groups from a church or fresh expression will come as a team. This will significantly deepen the impact of the course.

Who is it for?

• Those exploring how to begin, sustain and grow a fresh expression of church;
• Experienced pioneers who want to reflect on what they are doing;
• Those wanting to learn qualities of Christian ministry;
• Christians who want their churches to be more effective in mission;
• All denominations, traditions and ages;
• Urban, suburban and rural contexts.

Features of the course

• Designed for busy Christians;
• Delivered ecumenically;
• Local and national teachers;
• Reflection on your context and story;
• Varied learning styles and resources;
• Coaching, mentoring, learning networks;
• Full materials and extra online material.

Modules include

• Mission context;
• The mission of God;
• Vision, values and call;
• Starting something new;
• Listening for mission;
• What is church?
• Gospel and culture;
• Team roles and behaviour;
• Discipleship;
• Evangelism;
• Spirituality, worship and the sacraments;
• Growing to maturity.

Your local course

The course leaders are: Revd Canon Kerry Thorpe (Canterbury Diocese); Revd Penny Marsh (South Eastern Baptist Association 

Teachers include: Revd Canon Kerry Thorpe, Revd Penny Marsh, Revd Geoff Clarke, Revd Sue Vallente-Kerr and drawing on the expertise from our partners

Course timetable and venue:

We have two locations for msm this year, the Bluewater Shopping Centre and All Saints Canterbury. Please see the information below for the events at each location.

Bluewater Shopping Centre:

Bluewater Management Suite, Upper Rose Gallery, Greenhithe DA9 9ST​

• Saturday, 24 September 2016 (9:30-15:30)*
• Tuesday, 11 October 2016 (19:30-21:30)
• Tuesday, 15 November 2016 (19:30-21:30)
• Tuesday, 13 December 2016 (19:30-21:30)
• Tuesday, 10 January 2017 (19:30-21:30)
• Tuesday, 14 February 2017 (19:30-21:30)
• Weekend 10-12 March 2017
• Tuesday, 11 April 2017 (19:30-21:30)
• Saturday, 13 May 2017 (9:30-15:30)**
• Tuesday, 13 June 2017 (19:30-21:30)
• Thursday, 13 July 2017 (19:30-21:30)

All Saints Canterbury:

All Saints Church, Military Road, Canterbury CT1 1PA​

• Saturday, 24 September 2016 (9:30-15:30)*
• Thursday, 20 October 2016 (19:45-21:45)
• Thursday, 17 November 2016 (19:45-21:45)
• Thursday, 15 December 2016 (19:45-21:45)
• Thursday, 19 January 2017 (19:45-21:45)
• Thursday, 23 February 2017 (19:45-21:45)
• Weekend 10-12 March 2017
• Thursday, 20 April 2017 (19:45-21:45)
• Saturday, 13 May 2017 (9:30-15:30)**
• Thursday, 15 June 2017 (19:45-21:45)
• Thursday, 13 July 2017 (19:45-21:45)

*Saturday, 24 September 2016 9.30am-3.30pm

Venue: St Justus Centre, Rochester, ME1 2LT

**Saturday, 13 May 2017 9:30am-3:30pm

Venue: St Justus Centre, Rochester, ME1 2LT

Residential Weekend – 10th – 12th March 2017 

Venue: Emmaus Centre, West Wickham, BR4 9HH

Cost

£250 per person which covers all materials, refreshments and weekend away.  Apply to your denomination for a possible.

Canterbury Diocese applicants should apply to Canterbury Diocese for grants. Fees will often be met in full.

Canterbury Enquiries to: Kerry Thorpe 01227 459401, kthorpe@diocant.org

Booking Contact:

Carol Evans, Rochester Diocesan Office, St Nicholas Church, Boley Hill, Rochester, ME1 1SL Carol.evans@rochester.anglican.org 

You can also book online at http://www.missionshapedministry.org/book

If you are interested in becoming a mentor on Mentor Connect, the process is as follows. First we ask you to answer three questions about your experience of leadership and mentoring, after which you will be required to attend an introduction day. Then upon a satisfactory application with two references your profile will go live on the site. Please register your interest by clicking this link. We are looking for mentors who have experience as overall leaders (whether in a church context or other areas of employment), positive examples of mentoring others and being mentored, and are committed members of their local church.  

Introduction Days

We hold introduction days for potential mentors and we are currently planning:

1.      London (20th September 2016)
2.      Doncaster (24th November 2016)

If you would like to come on an Introduction day without registering interest, please contact us to book on.

If you are interested in becoming a mentor on Mentor Connect, the process is as follows. First we ask you to answer three questions about your experience of leadership and mentoring, after which you will be required to attend an introduction day. Then upon a satisfactory application with two references your profile will go live on the site. Please register your interest by clicking this link. We are looking for mentors who have experience as overall leaders (whether in a church context or other areas of employment), positive examples of mentoring others and being mentored, and are committed members of their local church.  

Introduction Days

We hold introduction days for potential mentors and we are currently planning:

1.      London (20th September 2016)
2.      Doncaster (24th November 2016)

If you would like to come on an Introduction day without registering interest, please contact us to book on.

We are looking to employ a Pioneer Youthworker with some experience to develop long-term relational church and community based youthwork in these parishes of Tweedmouth, Spittal and Scremerston.

This is incarnational mission, building on our work and gifts, to disciple young people in their contexts.  It’s an exciting challenge awaiting the right person.  Do you feel called to this area of many opportunities for you to pioneer?

If you are, there’s a salary of £21-£24k (depending on experience and training needs), plus the benefit of local support of YFC NE, Frontier youth trust (FYT), a local steering group and faith communities with strong local knowledge.  We’ve got funding for the post for 3 years so far, plus a budget to support the youthwork.

This is a beautiful place, of low crime, good transport links, and amazing history.  If you would like to follow in the steps of Aidan and Cuthbert, and take on the challenges of this isolated market town, then please contact us. 

To see the job description please open the pdf file below.   

Please phone or e-mail the Rev Matthew Knox for an application form, or an informal chat: 01289 305290,knoxmatthew@yahoo.com.

Church Army’s Research Unit, led by Dr George Lings, has being working for some years, supported by the Church Commissioners, to provide the Church of England with an overall picture of its fresh expressions of Church (fxC) and an assessment of their overall contribution.

4^th November is the day of a conference in Sheffield at Church Army’s home, to share the results with the wider church. Four elements of research will be woven together by the team:

• What was learnt from the leaders of 1100 fxC, across 21 dioceses.
• What was discovered, in a selection of the fxC, among the attenders and their church backgrounds.
• What fxC thinkers and practitioners believe is crucial to the sustainability of young churches.
• Looking back at the set of dioceses surveyed from 2012-13, what have they done since then and how have they used the research?

This may be the largest body of work on this area since Mission-shaped Church and will set down a marker for some years to come. This wide and rich set of data needs careful explanation to decide what is representative of fxC as a whole and what is particular to certain types of fxC and particular dioceses.  Some headlines from this work will be aired at the Catching Sight day conference in Leicester on 19^th November but its organisers are glad that a deeper look will take place on 4^th November.

The day will include presentations, question times, networking and group application. We hope you will be able to come and contribute, but the conference will be limited to 150 delegates, so please book early to guarantee a place. Bookings close on 1^st October.

Best wishes,

George Lings

Venue            

Wilson Carlile Centre, 50 Cavendish St, Sheffield S3 7RZ. Near to the West Street tram stop – blue route from Sheffield railway station.

Times

10.30 to 16.00, drinks from 10.00, hot lunch provided.

Venue parking

This is very limited – please ask on application and we will try (but not guarantee) to hold a space for you. There is also plenty of pay and display parking available near the venue.

Cost   £20

Accommodation

Limited overnight B&B accommodation the night before (3^rd) and on the evening of the 4th is available at extra cost. Again, this is limited. Please book this separately by phoning the Wilson Carlile Centre reception desk at: 0300 123 2113. If you mention you are part of this conference, you will be eligible for a discount: £34 for a single room and £42 for a double room. You will need to give your credit or debit card details over the phone, but payment will be taken on arrival at the Wilson Carlile Centre in November.

To our Fresh Expressions Contacts:

We want to thank you for your help which gave us the content of our research. Here is the chance for you to hear what it all means. We’d like to invite you to come at a discounted rate of £15 to the launch of the material. Please let us know in your application which fxC you were in when we contacted you.

To book, email a.wooding@churcharmy.org.uk to request an invoice. Please include your phone number, if you have any food allergies or intolerances, and if you want to reserve a parking space (numbers limited).

"How do we grow both new and existing models of church alonside each other? This conference will inspire and equip you to re-imagine ministry in the Diocese of Sheffield." – Phil Potter

Over 6,000 people in over 80 places in the UK and worldwide have discovered more about fresh expressions of church and have come away with a real desire to work with God and develop their dreams. In a fun and interactive way, vision events give you the chance to:

o   share your story;

o   think about what it is to be church;

o   ask questions;

o   find out about fresh expressions;

o   discover resources;

o   build networks and relationships.

vision events are ideal for complete beginners, those with real questions about fresh expressions and mission-shaped church, people who have started something new and need some practical help, and Christians from all churches and traditions.

Pete Atkins, convenor of the Fresh Expressions training hub, says, ‘Each vision event is carefully planned in partnership with local churches to ensure that it is relevant in that particular area and context.’