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 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
Teachers include: Tricia Mitchell, James Bell, Graham Cray, Pete & Kath Atkins, Barbara Glasson, Robin Gamble,Roger Walton, Vaughan Pollard & Mark Carey
Course timetable and venue
- Saturday 14 January 2017
- Monday 13 February or Tuesday 14 February 2017
- ResidentialWeekend: 24-26 March 2017
- Monday 24 April or Tuesday 25 2017
- Monday 22 May or Tuesday 23 2017
- Saturday 17 June 2017
- Monday 10 July or Tuesday 11 July 2017
- Saturday 16 September 2017
- Monday 16 October 2017 or Tuesday 17 October 2017
- Saturday 18 November 2017
Saturdays run from 09.30-16.30 at Boston Spa Methodist, LS23 6AA (just off the A1).
Weeknights run from 19.30 -21.30 on Mondays at St John's Clayton, BD14 6RL
or on Tuesdays at Holy Trinity, Ripon, HG4 2EY.
The residential weekend is at Sneaton Castle, Whitby, YO21 3QN.
Cost
£310 pp (£280 before 01.12.2016) which covers all materials, refreshments and the weekend away.
Group discounts available, and significant grants available.
Download the booking form and flyer below or book online.
Contact
Karin Shaw
karinmshaw@googlemail.com
01423 500057
Nick Blundell
nickblund@gmail.com
01274 416506
Kezia Robinson
keziarobinson@gmail.com
07791878260