The Methodist Church and URC in Greater Manchester and area are delighted to make msm available locally. We believe it will be a significant resource for building the Kingdom of God in this area. Individuals are most welcome, but we particularly hope that small groups from a church or fresh expression will come as this will 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 and teachers include Rod Hill and Stuart Radcliffe.
Course timetable and venue
- Wednesday, 26th April 2017
- Wednesday,24th May 2017
- Saturday, 10th June 2017
- Wednesday, 21st June 2017
- Saturday, 8th July 2017
- Wednesday, 27th September 2017
- Wednesday, 25th October 2017
- Saturday, 4th November 2017
- Wednesday, 22nd November 2017
- Wednesday, 24th January 2018
- Wednesday 28th February 2018
- Saturday, 31st March 2018
This year, the course will run on weeknights and Saturdays. Weeknights run from 19.30-21.30 Hurst Methodist Church, Curzon Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 9QZ. Saturdays run from 10.00-16.00 other local fresh expressions venues to be arranged.
Cost
£250.00 (For Methodist members within the Manchester & Stockport District this will be reduced to £100.00 and subsidies may be available through THE URC and other PARTNERS)
Download the flier and booking form below or book online.
Contact
Rod Hill rodney.hill@methodist.org.uk