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