The Diocese of St Edmundsbury & Ispwich, Diocese of Ely, East Anglia Methodist District, Eastern Baptist Association and URC Eastern Synod 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: Dave Gardner, Simon Goddard, Sarah Gower & Ed Olsworth-Peter
Course timetable and venue
- Saturday 09 September 2017
- Tuesday 10 October 2017
- Wednesday 11 October 2017
- Saturday 11 November 2017
- Tuesday 21 November 2017
- Wednesday 22 November 2017
- Tuesday 09 January 2018
- Wednesday 10 January 2018
- Saturday 10 February 2018
- Tuesday 20 March 2018
- Wednesday 21 March 2018
- Saturday 21 April 2018
- Tuesday 15 May 2018
- Wednesday 16 May 2018
- Saturday 09 June 2018
Saturdays run from 09.30-16.00 at Christ Church Moreton Hall, Lawson Place, Bury St Edmunds IP32 7EW. Weeknights from 19.30 -21.30 on Tuesdays: St Mary’s Church, St Mary’s street, Ely CB7 4TH Wednesday’s: St Michael’s Church centre, Martlesham Heath, IP5 3PL
Cost
£185 which covers all materials, refreshments and the weekend away.
Download the flier and booking form below or book online.
Contact
David Pawson – david.pawson@cofesuffolk.org