INTRODUCTION. Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow.

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1 INTRODUCTION Welcome... to the new CMD brochure for 2013/4. I m writing this piece a day or so after Andy Murray s Wimbledon triumph. Wow! You may not be a tennis fan, but few could fail to appreciate the determination he displayed in that tortuous final game of the match; the gritty resolve, strength of mind and purpose, his sheer will-power to achieve the goal which he had set before him. His win may not have inspired you to start playing tennis, but perhaps you might be encouraged to apply that kind of drive, determination and discipline to your life as a follower of The Way. Maybe this is the moment to plan your vocational training for the next twelve months; time to look afresh at the areas in which you might need further development. Maybe God is asking us all, (actually there s no maybe about it), to concentrate on our role as disciples, honing our talents and learning new skills so that we can be more effective in our task of joining together in the transforming mission of God. We hope that there s something for everyone within these pages and that you find not just one but several events and opportunities that will better equip you as a disciple in your context and role. There are several flagship events starting with our Diocesan Conference in October focusing on Seeking Justice. We are also offering day Conferences on Messy Church - Where is it Going? and our Greener Disciples Group invite you to a full day s programme of events intended to inspire and resource us about green issues. Following on from last year s successful sessions where we learnt why people do not invite people to church, Michael Harvey joins us again this year to help us to encourage people to stay after the initial invitation. There will be an opportunity to learn from key speakers/experts who will help us understand the illnesses and typical behaviour patterns with practical advice on how we respond as part of our Mental Health Awareness Day. Finally in March of next year there will a Diocesan Worship Conference - more details to follow in due course. We are also offering what we re calling Lay-Ministry- Lite courses, initially in the areas of pastoral visiting and preaching, and to be followed next year by a course on leading worship. These 6 or 10 week courses will offer basic introductory information on their given theme. They could be an opportunity to dip a toe in the water to see if this is the right path, or they may be just the thing to dive into after a process of shared discernment with clergy and PCCs so as to start a new phase of discipleship development. They will equip and enable members of our congregations with a call to these ministries to fulfil their vocation. If you would like to know more, please contact me at Jubilee House. For those looking for some summer reading I can recommend Holy Listening: The Art of Spiritual Direction by Margaret Guenther, (1992, DLT). The author reflects on the spiritual director as host, teacher, and midwife, paying particular attention to spiritual direction from a woman s perspective. She speaks to all those, both lay and ordained, who find themselves drawn to offer/receive this ministry. It s a book I ve read and re-read since it was published over 20 years ago, each time finding something new. Every-Person Ministry - Reaching Out in Christ by Teresa Morgan, (2011, SPCK), is about the ministry every Christian has in all the places where we live and work. Each chapter explores a different kind of ministry, e.g. neighbourly love, the importance of listening to people, forgiveness and reconciliation, and they end with questions for discussion making it suitable for use in small groups. Finally, Church For Every Context - An Introduction to Theology and Practice by Michael Moynagh with Philip Harrold (2012, SCM). This weighty tome addresses the theology and methodology of fresh expressions and church planting. Topics include fresh expressions in the New Testament, theologies to underpin fresh expressions, how they develop and how they are sustained and supported. Happy reading! May God be in your head and in your understanding. And may God be in your heart and in your thinking. Jackie Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow. The Revd Jackie Johnson Ministry Development Adviser Anthony J. De Angelo

2 14th MESSY CHURCH WHERE IS IT GOING? bd SEPTEMBER 7th RACIAL JUSTICE WORKSHOPS b A Workshops Include: The Work of Refugee Futures, Interfaith Work in Nottingham, Destitution and Homelessness of Asylum Seekers and Refugees in Nottingham. Interactive Drama about Domestic Violence in Faith Settings. Keynote speaker: Deirdre Sheahan from Paragon Law for pm (lunch included) 5.00 St Jude s Church, Mapperley 7th FUNERAL COURSE I BEREAVEMENT CARE E Bi Led By Barbara Coleman 7th SKYGAZING b We many no longer think of God as being up in the sky, but as we look at the sky in its many moods, and at clouds, rainbows, weather and stars, we may, like many in the Bible, experience the skies as an arena for an encounter with God. Led by Valerie Rampton ( for Friends of Sacrista Prebend) Sacrista Prebend, Southwell To book contact Sacrista Prebend directly on or sacrista_prebend@btinternet.com 8th RACIAL JUSTICE SUNDAY SERVICE I HAVE A DREAM 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR b Worship with Freddi Kofi, The Rainbow Choir, National Liturgical Dance Network UK and Chariots of Joy. Keynote Speaker: The Revd Dr Rosalyn Murphy 6.00pm Southwell Minster 10th DISCOVERY DAY AT SOUTHWELL MINSTER b C If you would like to spend a stimulating and fun day in Southwell Minster we are offering a variety of interesting workshops and tours for you to enjoy. Workshops include: Tower Climb, Audio tours, Art Sessions, Song school, Historic Library, Reflective Time, Copes, Needle Crafts, Flower Arranging and Tour of Archbishop s Palace, Tour of Jubilee House, Guided Tour of Minster and Minster Treasures for pm Southwell Minster 5.00 Places must be pre-booked for booking form contact catriona@southwell.anglican.org or Tel: There has been real growth sometimes phenomenal growth from nothing in Messy Churches around our Diocese. We want to celebrate the real success and also ask one very important question about the future at this day s consultation: How will there still be a Messy Church in ten year s time? and Nigel Rooms 9.30 for pm The John Godber Centre, Hucknall 18th THE ONLINE GENERATION: UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL MEDIA, YOUTH CULTURE AND COMMUNICATION b E Understanding what church could look like through teenage eyes. Led by Mike North, Youth Adviser for Sheffield Diocese The Crossing Church Centre, (Onyx Room), Newcastle Street, Worksop ahorne@southwell.anglican.org 19th WORSHIP AND PRAYER WITH CHILDREN bf Some theory and lots of practical ideas to help us worship and pray with children. ahorne@southwell.anglican.org 21st CHURCH WARDEN TRAINING b G For nearly new, prospective and any church wardens who wish to be refreshed covering legal, pastoral and administrative issues. Also vacancies and lay leadership for mission and ministry. Led by Peter Hill and David Picken pm

3 24th STANDARD SAFEGUARDING TRAINING b The basic course on safeguarding children, including policy and good practice. St John s Church, Hucknall Booking via Family Care on th CLERGY NEW TO THE DIOCESE DAY > H 25th, 2nd, 9th 16th, 23rd, 30th October 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th November LAY MINISTRY LITE - CALLED TO CARE b J This 10-week foundation course will become a recognised route into the pastoral visiting ministry within the Diocese. The course is open to those involved in pastoral roles both within/outside their church communities. Led by members of CHIPPS 7.30pm St Helen s Church, Stapleford Places must be pre-booked. For booking form contact Catriona on or catriona@southwell.anglican.org 28th PILGRIM b This quiet day offers participants the chance to reflect on their personal pilgrimage through life. Simon s latest book is called Pippa s Progress A Pilgrim s Journey to Heaven. We will pick up some of the themes explored there, but there is no need to have read it! Just bring yourself and your story. Led by Simon Parke Sacrista Prebend, Southwell To book contact Sacrista Prebend directly on or sacrista_prebend@btinternet.com 30th STANDARD SAFEGUARDING TRAINING b The basic course on safeguarding children, including policy and good practice. Christ Church, Newark Booking via Family Care on OCTOBER 1st PRAYER SPACES FOR SCHOOL b K A session to introduce the idea of prayer spaces in schools. Led by Jane Lewis and Anne Lumb pm rd PRAXIS MIDLANDS ALL AGE WORSHIP FOR ALL: IS IT POSSIBLE? b All age worship exists in many forms, from Messy church to service of the word where children may or may not be present, from lay-led worship in village churches to parade services in suburbia. There may be representation of all ages from babes-in-arms to 90 year olds. There may be people for whom this is their first encounter with church to those who have been life-long worshippers. The worship may, or may not include the Eucharist. How can All-Age worship begin to engage with all those that might attend? How can we ensure it works on many levels and is genuinely worship of God, drawing all into a real experience of who God is? Led by Lucy Moore of Messy Church for pm Birmingham Cathedral For booking see org.uk/next_event.html 7th - 9th DIOCESAN CONFERENCE: SEEKING JUSTICE b L To understand the biblical and theological imperatives for seeking justice in the light of the mission of God in order that we can discern together how best to use our resources for the sake of God s justice. Keynote speakers: Elaine Storkey & Sam Wells The Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick 12th GROWING GREENER CHURCHES b M The Greener Disciples Group invite you to a full day s program of events intended to inspire and resource us to see that championing green issues causes all aspects of Living Worship and Growing Disciples to be strengthened and renewed. With a plenary and opportunity for questions with Bishop Paul Butler and a workshop from award winning and inspiring Green Champion Janice Yelland-Sutcliffe, this event promises to keep you growing all year! Including stalls and exhibition resources pm including lunch. Registration required entrance fee pm stalls, exhibitions and resources afternoon entry is free St Jude s Church, Mapperley Registration forms from Catriona Tel: or catriona@southwell.anglican.org 5th HEALING AND WHOLENESS WORKSHOP b Led by members of CHIPPS Toton Methodist Church Booking: Contact Fran on All the world is a laboratory to the inquiring mind. Martin H. Fischer

4 12th RICHARD GILLARD S THE SERVANT SONG b Brother, sister, let me serve you, let me be as Christ to you: pray that I may have the grace to let you be my servant too. I will hold the Christ-light for you in the night-time of your fear: I will hold my hand out to you, speak the peace you long to hear. I will weep when you are weeping, when you laugh I ll laugh with you... You can find the full version in Songs of Fellowship Book One and elsewhere. But there will be a copy for everyone, of course. We shall sing it, and pray it, and enter into silence, letting the words resonate with our own life pilgrimage and with scripture. Led by Geoff Maltby ( for Friends of Sacrista Prebend) Sacrista Prebend, Southwell To book contact Sacrista Prebend directly on or sacrista_prebend@btinternet.com 16th STANDARD SAFEGUARDING TRAINING b The basic course on safeguarding children, including policy and good practice. St Lawrence Church, Gotham Booking via Family Care on th BIG E DAY b N Aimed at everyone who works with children or young people, be they new or experienced. There s a choice of 27 workshops covering important areas of work with children and young people, and everyone will be able to choose three pm including lunch Southwell Minster School For booking forms please contact Alison Jacobson via alisonj@southwell. anglican.org or Tel: st FUNERAL COURSE II BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE CREM! E Bii Led by Barbara Coleman 7.00pm Mansfield Crematorium 23rd, 30th October 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th November LAY MINISTRY LITE PREACHING TRAINING b Pi Perhaps your vicar has encouraged you to speak in a service, or maybe members of the PCC have said they feel you have a gift for interpreting scripture. If you feel you may be called to preach in your church setting, this may be a good starting point to test the waters. This 6-session course is for those who may be asked by their parish priest to step out of the pew and into the pulpit. It offers an introduction to preaching looking at why we preach, who we are preaching to and different styles of preaching; we look at scripture in its context, biblical interpretation, and how we relate that to 21st century themes; we offer guidance on the use of the lectionary and in writing and evaluating a sermon; the sermon in worship; preaching at All-Age worship... and more. Each session will consist of theory, discussion and practice. Led by Barbara Coleman pm

5 12th BOYS, GOD AND THE CHURCH b Ti NOVEMBER 2nd CHILD PROTECTION TRAINING b Q This safeguarding course is specifically designed for those in leadership positions, particularly those who are in licensed or authorised ministry. It looks at safeguarding from a leadership angle pm The Magdalene Centre, Sutton in Ashfield 4th-7th LEADING YOUR CHURCH INTO GROWTH b i This highly popular course is specifically designed for clergy & lay leaders across different traditions and denominations who are looking for help and encouragement in leading their churches into growth. Led by CMS & LYCIG Group The Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick For booking see www. leadingyourchurchintogrowth.org.uk or tracielycig@yahoo.co.uk or Tel: th, 12th, 19th & 26th November 3rd & 10th December FINDING DIRECTION THROUGH PRAYER b R Would you like to deepen your relationship with God through prayer? Do you want to grow in your ability to hear God in your own faith journey? Would you like to explore new ways of praying? Would you like to learn to listen attentively to the faith journey of others? This 6-session course is a well established Diocesan Resource to encourage listening skills in prayer- to listen to God, to listen to ourselves and to listen to others. Led by Sylvia Griffiths and Jean Sims pm St Martin s Church, Sherwood 6th-8th RURAL MINISTRY COURSE b The Rural Ministry Course is for those who are new to ministry in rural areas. Rural Ministry is a specialist ministry for which particular insights and skills are required. Issues to be explored include: Partnership of church and community, rural mission and theology, networks and power structures, working collaboratively and ecumenically, patterns of worship, service and evangelism, the countryside today and tomorrow, farming and environmental issues. Led by Arthur Rank Centre Staff 230 (including free subscription for one year to Country Way magazine) Launde Abbey To book your place please contact Katrina Sealey on or katrinas@arthurrankcentre.org.uk What makes boys tick, why they go off church and what we can do about it. St Paul s Church, Wilford Hill Knowledge rests not upon truth alone, but upon error also. 14th WHY NARNIA? b U Inset by Barnabas to mark CS Lewis 50th anniversary of his death November Christian Themes to explore with children from his stories. Led by Barnabas pm Carl G. Jung 9th SEEING OR HEARING THE WORD? b S Most people in our churches are hard of hearing and some are deafened. A few are Deaf and very few are Deafblind. This day will give you an insight into deaf and hard of hearing people s experience of Church and how we can help them play their full part in our church life. Led by Susan Bloomfield The Greenaway, Rolleston Village Hall

6 14th BOYS, GOD AND THE CHURCH b Tii What makes boys tick, why they go off church and what we can do about it. Christ Church, Worksop The following three Unlocking The Growth Seminars all contain the same information but are being offered in different locations around the Diocese to facilitate attendance. They are a follow on from last year s successful sessions where we learnt why people do not invite, exploring the reasons behind and then moving on to inspire invitation. 14th UNLOCKING THE GROWTH INVITING PEOPLE TO STAY THE SECOND INVITATION b Vi Back to Church survey after 6 months shows that 85 to 88% of those invited on Back to Church Sunday do not become regular attenders of the church to which they were invited. This seminar offers simple and effective ideas for increasing the number of people becoming regular attenders at the church to which they were invited. Open to clergy, lay ministers and welcome/ sidesperson teams to take part. Members of the Diocesan Senior staff team will be in attendance. Led by Michael Harvey St Anne s Church, Worksop 15th UNLOCKING THE GROWTH INVITING PEOPLE TO STAY THE SECOND INVITATION b Vii For information see above. Led by Michael Harvey Venue to be advised 16th UNLOCKING THE GROWTH INVITING PEOPLE TO STAY THE SECOND INVITATION b ViiI For information see above. Led by Michael Harvey pm 20th BEING A FOUNDATION GOVERNOR b W An important introduction for new church governors. Why is it important and what does it involve? Led by Claire Meese pm st STANDARD SAFEGUARDING TRAINING b The basic course on safeguarding children, including policy and good practice. St Martin s Church, Sherwood Booking via Family Care on th COME, LORD JESUS WANTING, WAITING AND WELCOMING b Advent means coming and is about who and what is coming. The Church prays Come, Lord Jesus. Whilst much is a mystery, there are key themes and promises. We may feel a sense of anticipation or uncertainty, longing or anxiety, faith or fear, and of course, the reality of having to wait, in faith and trust. God is creatively at work in these tensions. We can begin to discover more clearly what we really want and care about, what we are actually waiting for, who we are waiting with, and how this can help us welcome what is yet to be. Led by Graham Pigott ( for Friends of Sacrista Prebend) Sacrista Prebend, Southwell To book contact Sacrista Prebend directly on or sacrista_prebend@btinternet.com 30th LAST THINGS FIRST b An Advent Preparation for the Christian Year! Led by John Moses ( for Friends of Sacrista Prebend) Sacrista Prebend, Southwell To book contact Sacrista Prebend directly on or sacrista_prebend@btinternet.com All knowledge is connected to all other knowledge. The fun is in making the connections. Arthur Aufderheide

7 DECEMBER 4th THE CHANGING ROLE OF CLERGY IN OUR CHURCH SCHOOLS > Xi This is a new and important event which focuses on the rapidly changing role of the parish priest in a church school. This is not training related to leading Collective Worship or RE lessons. Rather, it seeks to highlight the ever growing need to provide appropriate and robust support to the Head Teacher, Senior Leadership Team and staff of our schools, whether you are a Foundation Governor or Chair of Governors. Staff of the Education Team and the Department for Development will co-deliver this session. This comes at a time when Head Teachers and their Leadership Teams are under intense pressure and we feel it is important that clergy are able to offer informed support and insight pm Venue to be advised 5th PARISH FINANCE FOR INCUMBENTS > Y Led by David Meredith pm Jubilee House 5th LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE INCUMBENT > Z Led by Amanda Redgate pm Jubilee House 7th FUNERAL COURSE III THE FUNERAL ITSELF E Biii Led by Barbara Coleman Holy Trinity Church, Southwell JANUARY 18th LIVING WORSHIP FOR SEEKING JUSTICE b AA Join Wild Goose Resource Worker, Hymn writer, author and occasional broadcaster John Bell, for a day to resource and inspire worship to energise acting for change and work for justice in our communities, city and world. The Iona Community founded in 1938 is an ecumenical association engaging in promoting social and international justice. It has had a catalyst effect within Britain in the areas of peacemaking, ecumenism, social exclusion and liturgy. Keynote Speaker: John Bell Refreshments: Drinks will be provided. (Fish & Chips can be ordered from the local chip shop please order and pay for these when you book: charge 5. Cheques made payable to Southwell and Nottingham DBF). St Ann with Emmanuel Church, Nottingham 21st BEAUTIFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE b AB But what if our young people are more focussed on their inadequacies? Discussion on the pressures young people feel to conform to certain images and issues of self esteem, depression and self-harm in a range of guises. Led by Kerstin Friend and Beauty for Ashes St Jude s Church Hall, Mapperley One of the reasons people stop learning is that they become less and less willing to risk failure. John W. Gardner

8 FEBRUARY 3rd CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR b AC Practical suggestions for dealing with behaviour issues with your children. 11th MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY b AD An opportunity for clergy, readers, wardens and other role holders in church/parish/ pastoral settings to explore how best to handle various mental health issues. Key speakers/experts in their field will guide us through the day and help us to understand the illnesses and typical behaviour patterns with practical advice on how we respond pm Highbury Hospital 25th THE CHANGING ROLE OF CLERGY IN OUR CHURCH SCHOOLS > Xii This is a new and important event which focuses on the rapidly changing role of the parish priest in a church school. This is not training related to leading Collective Worship or RE lessons. Rather, it seeks to highlight the ever growing need to provide appropriate and robust support to the Head Teacher, Senior Leadership Team and staff of our schools, whether you are a Foundation Governor or Chair of Governors. Staff of the Education Team and the Department for Development will co-deliver this session. This comes at a time when Head Teachers and their Leadership Teams are under intense pressure and we feel it is important that clergy are able to offer informed support and insight pm Christ Church Worksop, The Lounge 27th & 13th March READING AND PREACHING REVELATION b AE These two sessions will help to unpack the imagery of the Book of Revelation in a way that makes it understandable to an audience less familiar with apocalyptic literature whilst drawing out its very real relevance to 21st Century readers. Led by Henry Curran St Mary s Church, Wollaton Park It is possible to fly without motors, but not without knowledge and skill. Wilbur and Orville Wright MARCH 1st TRANSFORMING WORSHIP DIOCESAN WORSHIP CONFERENCE b AF A special event with speakers and breakout workshops. More info to be released later in the year. Keynote Speakers: Geraldine Latty and Bernadette Farrell pm Southwell Minster 4th PREACHING WITH IMPACT b AG This workshop is aimed at both those who may be relatively new to sermon delivery and for anyone who would like a refresher. Time will be spent reviewing planning, discovering what the sermon messages might be and how to ensure they are then delivered in a way that the congregation can easily follow and remember. We will

9 explore communication preferences and the importance of changing your style to appeal to the range of differences within congregations. There will also be an opportunity to plan, and practice the delivery of a current news topic to experience the techniques learned and how they can be applied to any subject. The final part of the day will be spent planning your next sermon using these new skills: something to take away from the workshop. The day is highly interactive and is an excellent opportunity to consolidated what you already do well and add new skills for use in the future. Places are limited so book early. Led by Philip Hooper pm 10th BEING A FOUNDATION GOVERNOR b AH An important introduction for new church school governors. Why is it important and what does it involve? Led by Claire Meese pm th CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR IN YOUR YOUTH GROUP - WHAT WOULD JESUS DO? b AL When everything is escalating out of control, everyone feels less than Christ-like! How do we bring together discipline and Christian love, justice and forgiveness, and enable young people and the youth team to become more like the people God wants them to be? Practical scenarios and helpful techniques. Led by Angela Brymer-Heywood & Ali Langton Derby Church House, Derby 26th CLERGY STUDY DAY JOINING TOGETHER > AM. Venue to be advised 26th CHILDREN AND SPIRITUALITY AND THE USE OF GODLY PLAY b AN It is important to encourage children to develop spirituality, and learn to explore spiritual issues themselves. This session will look at the fundamentals of children and spirituality, and how Godly Play can help. St Mark s Church, Woodthorpe APRIL 2nd April 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th June 2nd July 1st, 8th, 15th October 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th November SPIRITUAL ACCOMPANIMENT AN INTRODUCTORY COURSE AO Are you finding that people come to you for help in deepening their relationship with God? Do you send a call to the ministry of Spiritual Direction? Are you accompanying others in their faith journey and wish to develop the ministry? This course is an experiential course for both lay and ordained, exploring the basics of listening, accompanying others and supervision. The key elements to the programme are: Personal prayer and reflection using different approaches to prayer; listening to one another in small groups and developing the ability to respond appropriately; reflection in groups on areas of learning and growth; teaching and exploration of the significant themes in spiritual direction and accompaniment. The course consists of a half day introductory session, 14 one-day sessions and a 4-day residential retreat. Led by Sylvia Griffiths, Jean Sims, Chris Ellis and Tim Pownall-Jones pm St Martin s Church, Sherwood 30th April 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th May 4th June LAY MINISTRY LITE PREACHING TRAINING b Pii Perhaps your vicar has encouraged you to speak in a service, or maybe 4th June members of the PCC have said they feel you have a gift for interpreting scripture. If you feel you may be called to preach in your church setting, this may be a good starting point to test the waters. This 6-session course is for those who may be asked by their parish priest to step out of the pew and into the pulpit. It offers an introduction to preaching looking at why we preach, who we are preaching to and different styles of preaching; we look at scripture in its context, biblical interpretation, and how we relate that to 21st century themes; we offer guidance on the use of the lectionary and in writing and evaluating a sermon; the sermon in worship; preaching at All-Age worship... and more. Each session will consist of theory, discussion and practice. Led by Barbara Coleman pm St Michael s Church, West Retford Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow. Anthony J. D Angelo

10 MAY PRE-RETIREMENT COURSE > AP A two-day non-residential course for Clergy approaching retirement. Clergy spouses are most welcome to attend. Further details and dates in May to be provided. 1st INTERVIEW COACHING FOR CLERGY > AQ Work with a skilled and experienced interviewer in order to hone the way you present yourself. Interview coaching helps you present at interview as you really are. No spin. Led by Sue Blanche 9.30 for pm Venue to be advised 8th VISION, STRATEGY & LEADERSHIP b AR Practical and spiritual advice to help children s teams and leaders grow and flourish. In doing we learn. George Herbert 8th STARTING A YOUTH CLUB b AS We will look at a range of models that local churches use, from drop-ins to cell and out of the service groups, plus a few more. Questions about preparation, consultation, training, risk assessments and safeguarding will be touched upon and a range of books, websites, and other resources will be available for everyone to browse. Led by Angela Brymer-Heywood & Ali Langton St John s College, Bramcote 17th PUPPETS AND CHILDREN S MINISTRY b AT Training day on puppets with the One Way UK Team. More info to be released later in the year. Christ Church, Worksop 21st CHILDREN, MISSION AND EVANGELISM RESOURCES b AU Come and see resources for mission, holiday clubs and faith development. No need to book just pop in! pm JUNE 4th FIRST AID FOR YOUTH AND CHILDREN S LEADERS b AV This certificated First Aid Course will cover all the essential elements of what you do whilst waiting for the ambulance to arrive. Led by John Ritchie pm St John s Centre, Mansfield 4th BEING A FOUNDATION GOVERNOR b AW An important introduction for new church school governors. Why is it important and what does it involve? Led by Claire Meese pm 15.00

11 POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA OR MA IN CONSULTANCY FOR MISSION AND MINISTRY A 2 year part-time programme leading to a Postgraduate Diploma or Masters Degree (Consultancy and Leadership for Mission and Ministry). Students study from home and attend three residentials each year. This course is for anyone who helps others to think about their work and the mission of the church. For example, people involved in Local church ministry Mission consultancy Pioneer ministry Regional ministerial roles Training and development roles Senior church leadership It s also useful for people Involved in supporting new forms of church Running work consultancy or appraisal schemes Undertaking evaluations of church and community work Consultancy is a skilled process that enables you to work with other to help them analyse and theologically reflect upon their work. There is growing interest in processes that help people work together more effectively including mentoring, coaching, mission accompaniment, evaluation and supervision. This course uses a non-directive approach to help you develop a model of working that best suits your context. The course focuses on you and your needs and offers an opportunity to develop your practice in context with support from experienced consultants. The course is currently run by the York Institute for Community Theology and taught at three residential per year, two at York St John University, and one at either Ampleforth Abbey or Mirfield. For more information contact Richard Andrew Tel r.andrew@yorksj.ac.uk or Revd Jackie Johnson at Jubilee House