Parish Development & Evangelism Team Resourcing and Supporting Local Churches so that they can Grow 2014-2015 Outline of Training Events Venue for all sessions unless otherwise indicated The Education Centre, The Cathedral, Guildford GU2 7UP
Having a Clear Mission & Purpose These 4 sessions will work as stand alone seminars or together as a series. Seeking Vision in the Local Church: Where do we start? Monday 17 November 2014 2pm 4pm Looking at how to pray for vision and growth, developing vision, healthy church principles and the marks of a growing church. Mission Action Planning Wednesday 10 December 2014 2pm 4pm Looking at the process from vision to a plan; the purpose and benefits of a MAP, helpful tools and processes, the MAP cycle, what MAP looks like and how to follow through. Change Management in the Local Church Tuesday 3 February 2015 2pm 4pm You have the vision, you know where you want to go, but how can you take people along with you? An introduction to change management in church. What on earth is the Church for? New ways for Inherited Church and Fresh Expressions Tuesday 24 March 2015 2pm 4pm This seminar will be an exploration of what a mixed economy church might need to look like in the coming decade. Resourcing Mission Planning a successful Capital Campaign Monday 29 September 2014 10 am 4 pm Cost : 10 (including lunch) A lively and informative workshop to help parishes secure the funds for major projects, and will cover project management and case for support, researching potential donors and voluntary leadership. Preaching on Financial Giving Wednesday10 June 2015 Time 2 pm 4 pm An interactive session for preachers to explore why and how to preach on the issue of stewardship and financial giving. Includes Bible Study, sermons and other resources and an opportunity to discuss and share. Writing Funding Applications Thursday 30 April 2015 10 am-12 pm Cost tbc Funding is competitive! If you need help or are just looking for the confidence to apply to grant-making organisations, this practical workshop is for you. There will also be an opportunity at the end of the session for your draft applications to be reviewed. Planned Giving Getting into - and keeping in shape Wednesday 15 April 2015 (10-11.30 am), Tuesday 28 April 2015(7.45-9.15 pm) and Autumn 2015 date and time tbc. this is the same session repeated An introduction to the basics of a healthy Parish Funding Programme, the importance of an annual review, and how to keep stewardship on the radar at other times of the year. For information and to book any events in this leaflet please contact pdet.admin@cofeguildford.org.uk 01483 484924
Engaging with Children & Parents All Age Services at Sunday Tea Time Thursday 2 October 2014 2pm-4 pm Open the Book Training Tuesday 16 June 2015 10 am 3.30 pm We believe that the 4 or 5pm time on Sunday afternoons will be an increasingly important slot for family ministry. This seminar will include five churches explaining the stories of the (very different) things they have tried, and will also explore ways we can centrally resource churches to make Diocesan Certificate in Children s Work/Ministry Tues evenings 3, 10, 24 Feb and 3 March 2015 St John s Church, Walton-on-Thames Basic training course for those who are new to children s work in a parish context or for those who wish to improve their understanding and skills. Engaging with Youth Open the Book is an OFSTED approved method of enabling Churches to engage with their local primary schools. The day will explain everything you need to know about the aims and purpose of Open the Book as well as giving practical training and experience of delivering an OtB Act of Collective Worship. Faith in Families Date and time to be confirmed A seminar aimed at equipping churches to help parents pray for their children, draw them by example into the community of faith and walk with them in the way of Christ. This is part of our show & tell series where various churches will share things that have worked well for them. The Porn Problem Monday 10 November 2014 1.30 pm 4.30pm For Youth leaders and church leaders Pornography is a massive problem in our society an an increasing issue in our churches and youth groups This session will equip clergy, youth leaders and others in talking about and addressing the issue of porn use in our congregations and groups, and will also give tools and information to aid leaders in pointing people towards recovery. Let s Talk about Porn Monday 10 November 2014 7.30 pm-10 pm Venue: Emmanuel Church, Stoughton, Guildford Cost: 5 For parents and carers 33% of ten year olds have seen porn and about 20% of late teens say they are dependent on it. This session is aimed at helping parents to understand the pornification of young people s lives and how they can best talk about porn with their teenage children. Taking care of the Mental Health Youth Ministers Wednesday 4 March 2015 11 a 3 pm Cost: tbc Stress, anxiety and depression are all common mental health struggles that many face. The demands of ministry can make these struggles worse or start unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaving. This day is aimed at youth ministers, whatever their mental health to talk about prevention, recognising our own struggles and where we can help. Mind the Gap An introduction to the way different generations think Date, time and cost to be confirmed Many people claim that leaders only engage well with people 10 years either side of their own age. We think that does not need to be true providing you learn how to understand how different generations think. This seminar is intended to introduce you to some generational theory. It should help you to understand people of different ages better and therefore engage with them more effectively.
Special Training Events for your teams Cracking Youthwork Aimed at: Anyone involved or interested in youth work Date: Saturday 14 March 2015 Daytime, time tbc Venue: St John s Stoke tbc Cost: 10 per person. Annual Training day for all those involved in youthwork in parishes volunteers, helper, leaders, employed workers parents and anyone else interested in the subject! This innovative day includes 10 speakers speaking for 10 minutes each. Discussion and coffee. Creating Sparks Aimed at: Anyone involved or interested in children s work Date: Saturday 16 May 2015 10 am 3.30 pm Venue: Holy Trinity Junior School, Guildford Cost: 10 per person Annual Training Day for all those involved in ministry to under 11s. Jane Butcher of BRF s Faith in Homes Ministry will be the Keynote Speaker and a variety of workshops will be on offer. First Timer Training Aimed at: Those new to children s, family or youth work Date: Mondays 11am-3 pm during term time Venue: Education Centre, Guildford Our year long training course for all those starting out in youth, children s or family ministry for the first time on gap years or as a first employment in a church. This course covers theology, practical skills, reflection and includes a retreat in the spring. Led by: David Welch, Alison Hendy and others For information and to book any events in this leaflet please contact pdet.admin@cofeguildford.org.uk
Parish Development & Evangelism Team Training Events 2014/15 1. Having a Clear Mission and Purpose 2. Resourcing Mission 3. Engaging with Children and Families 4. Engaging with Young People Contact pdet.admin@cofeguildford.org.uk or 01483 484924 1
1. Having a Clear Mission & Purpose These four sessions will work as stand alone seminars or together as a series. 1.1 Seeking Vision in the Local Church: Where do we start? Aimed at: Anyone in church leadership Date: Monday 17 November 2014 2pm 4pm Led by: Revd Alan Hulme, Director of the Parish Development & Evangelism Team Looking at: How to Pray for Vision & Growth How to Develop Vision Healthy Church Principles Marks of a Growing Church Booking: contact pdet.admin@cofeguildford.org.uk or phone Elaine Waddington on 01483 484924 1.2 Mission Action Planning Aimed at: Anyone in church leadership Date: Wednesday 10 December 2014 2pm 4pm Led by: Revd Preb Steve Cox, Local Mission Adviser Looking at: From vision to a plan The purpose and benefits of a MAP Some helpful tools and processes The MAP cycle What does a MAP look like How to follow through Booking: contact pdet.admin@cofeguildford.org.uk or phone Elaine Waddington on 01483 484924 Contact pdet.admin@cofeguildford.org.uk or 01483 484924 2
1.3 Change Management in the Local Church Aimed at: Anyone in church leadership Date: Tuesday 3 February 2015 2pm 4pm Led by: Revd Alan Hulme, Director of the Parish Development & Evangelism Team You have the vision, you know where you want to go, but how can you take people along with you? An introduction to change management in churches. Booking: contact: pdet.admin@cofeguildford.org.uk or phone Elaine Waddington on 01483 484924 1.3 What on earth is the Church for? New ways for Inherited Church and Fresh Expressions Aimed at: Anyone in church leadership Date: Tuesday 24 March 2015 2pm 4pm Led by: Revd Preb Steve Cox, Local Mission Adviser and & Revd Alan Hulme, Director of the Parish Development & Evangelism Team The Fresh Expressions & Church Planting movements have taught us much that is relevant for all styles of church. This seminar will be an exploration of what a mixed economy church might need to look like in the coming decade. Including: What is the church for? Closing the generation gap What is the role of Fresh Expressions of Church? Lessons from Fresh Expressions & Church Plants Booking: contact pdet.admin@cofeguildford.org.uk or phone Elaine Waddington on 01483 484924 Contact pdet.admin@cofeguildford.org.uk or 01483 484924 3
2. Resourcing Mission 2.1 Planning a successful Capital Campaign Aimed at: Anyone involved in Capital Funding Date: Monday 29 September 2014 10 am 4 pm Led by: Eleanor Gill, National Funding and Legacy Officer for the CofE A lively and informative workshop to help parishes secure the funds for major projects. Are you prepared? Health check, Feasibility Study and Budgets How will you succeed? Campaign Management and Planning Do you have the tools for success? Project Management and Case for Support How will you raise the funds? Researching Potential Donors and Voluntary Leadership Cost 10-12 to be confirmed (including lunch) Booking: contact: pdet.admin@cofeguildford.org.uk or phone Elaine Waddington 01483 484924 2.2 Writing Funding Applications Aimed at: Anyone involved in church finance/funding Date: Thursday 30 April 2015 10 am 12 pm Led by: Juliet Evans (Diocesan Stewardship Adviser) and Karen Holdsworth-Cannon (Surrey Community Action) Funding is competitive! If you need help or just looking for the confidence to apply to grant-making organisations, this practical workshop is for you. There will also be an opportunity at the end of the session for your draft applications to be reviewed. Making the case for your project: what groundwork is needed? How do grant-making organisations make their decisions? What are the top tips for completing applications? What are the common pitfalls to avoid? Cost: tbc Booking: contact pdet.admin@cofeguildford.org.uk or phone Elaine Waddington 01483 484924 2.3 Preaching on Financial Giving Aimed at: Any with teaching/preaching responsibilities Date: Wednesday10 June 2015 Time: 2 pm 4 pm Led by: Juliet Evans (Stewardship Adviser), Alan Hulme (Director, PDE Team) and others Contact pdet.admin@cofeguildford.org.uk or 01483 484924 4
An interactive session for preachers to explore why & how to preach on the issue of stewardship and financial giving. Including: Bible Study Opportunity to discuss and share questions Example sermons and other resources Booking: contact pdet.admin@cofeguildford.org.uk or phone Elaine Waddington on 01483 484924 2.4 Planned Giving: Getting into - and keeping in shape Aimed at: Anyone involved in church finance Date: Wednesday 15 April 2015 (10 11.30 am) Tuesday 28 April 201 (7.45-9.15 pm) and Autumn 2015 (date and time tbc) These are all the same session repeated Led by: Juliet Evan, Diocesan Stewardship Adviser An introduction to the basics of a healthy Parish Funding Programme, the importance of an annual review, and how to keep stewardship on the radar at other times of the year. It s also an opportunity to share experiences and view the many resources available to support planned giving initiatives. Booking: contact pdet.admin@cofeguildford.org.uk or phone Elaine Waddington on 01483 484924 2.5 Resources Centre Open Days The Resource Centre in The Education Centre at The Cathedral is holding a series of themed days to highlight available resources: World War 1 Commemoration: Thursday 1 Oct 2014 2 pm 8 pm Christian resources for use in commemoration events in schools and parishes. Around 2.00 and 4.30 there will be short presentation of ideas used by parishes and schools and one or more of the military chaplains will be joining us to answer your questions about how to work sensitively with service personnel and their families during this commemoration. Advent Monday 10 Friday 14 November 2014 Opening at 2pm on Monday and from 9 am 5pm Tues-Fri Open late until 7.30pm on Wednesday 12 November Lent Tuesday 27 January 2015 2 pm 7.30pm Contact pdet.admin@cofeguildford.org.uk or 01483 484924 5
3. Engaging with Children & Parents 3.1 Faith in Families Aimed at: Children s leaders and church leaders Date: tbc Venue: tbc Led by: Alison Hendy, Children s Work Adviser and others A seminar aimed at equipping churches to help parents pray for their children, draw them by example into the community of faith and walk with them in the way of Christ. This is part of our show & tell series where various churches will share things that have worked well for them. Booking: contact pdet.admin@cofeguildford.org.uk or phone Christine Sweeting on 01483 484902 3.2 All Age Services at Sunday Tea Time Aimed at: All interested Date: Thursday 2 October 2014 2pm - 4 pm Led by: Various Modern lifestyles mean that Sunday mornings can be a difficult time to engage with young families. We believe that the 4 or 5pm time on Sunday afternoons will be an increasingly important slot for family ministry. This seminar will include four churches explaining the stories of the (very different) things they have tried, and will also explore ways we can centrally resource churches to make weekly All-Age services a possibility. Part of the show & tell series. Booking: contact pdet.admin@cofeguildford.org.uk or phone Christine Sweeting 01483 484902 3.3 Open the Book Training Aimed at: Anyone interested Date: Tuesday 16 June 2015 10 am 3.30 pm Led by: Alison Hendy (Children s Work Adviser) and Katherine Tuck ( Assistant Children s Work Adviser) Open the Book is an OFSTED approved method of enabling Churches to engage with their local primary schools which is proving very successful in many parishes across the country and especially here in this diocese. The day will explain everything you need to know about the aims and purpose of Open the Book as well as giving practical training and experience of delivering an OtB Act of Collective worship. Booking: contact pdet.admin@cofeguildford.org.uk or phone Christine Sweeting on 01483 484902 Contact pdet.admin@cofeguildford.org.uk or 01483 484924 6
3.4 Creating Sparks Aimed at: Anyone involved or interested in children s work Date: Saturday 16 May 2015 10 am 3.30 pm Venue: Holy Trinity Junior School, Guildford Organised by: Alison Hendy, Children s Work Adviser Annual Training Day for all those involved in ministry to under 11s. Jane Butcher of BRF s Faith in Homes Ministry will be the Keynote Speaker and a variety of workshops will be on offer. For more details see Website or contact Alison Hendy 01483 484910 3.5 Diocesan Certificate in Children s Work/Ministry Aimed at: Those new to children s ministry Dates: Tuesday evenings 3, 10, 24 Feb and 3 March 2015 Venue: St John s Church, Walton-on -Thames If a group of at least eight people from one area enrol on the course these evening sessions could also be held in a more local venue Led by: Alison Hendy, Children s Work Adviser and Mandy Watts, Youth and Children s Worker at St Mary s, Walton-on-Thames Basic training course for those who are new to children s work in a parish context or for those who wish to improve their understanding and skills. One Saturday and four evenings Booking: contact alison.hendy@cofeguildford.org.uk or phone 01483 484910 Contact pdet.admin@cofeguildford.org.uk or 01483 484924 7
4 Engaging with Young People 4.1 Mind the Gap: An introduction to the way different generations think Aimed at: Youth leaders and church leaders Date: Spring term (exact date tbc) Daytime Led by: David Welch, Youth Adviser and others Many people claim that leaders only engage well with people 10 years either side of their own age. We think that does not need to be true providing you learn how to understand how different generations think. This seminar is intended to introduce you to some generational theory. It should help you to understand people of different ages better and therefore engage with them more effectively. Booking: contact elaine.waddington@cofeguildford.org.uk or phone 01483 484924 4.2a The Porn Problem (Session 1 aimed at leaders) Aimed at: Youth leaders and church leaders Date: Monday 10 November 2014 1.30 pm 4.30pm Led by: Romance Academy and David Welch, Youth Adviser Pornography is a massive problem in our society and an increasing issue in our churches and youth groups. This afternoon session will equip clergy, youth leaders and others in talking about and addressing the issue of porn use in our congregations and groups, and will also give tools and information to aid leaders in pointing people towards recovery Booking: contact elaine.waddington@cofeguildford.org.uk or phone 01483 484924 4.2b Let s Talk about Porn (Session 2 aimed at parents) Aimed at: Parents Date: Monday 10 November 2014 7.30 pm - 10 pm Venue: Emmanuel Church, Stoughton, Guildford Led by: Romance Academy and David Welch, Youth Adviser 33% of ten year olds have seen porn and about 20% of late teens say they are dependent on it. This session is aimed at helping parents to understand the pornification of young people s lives and how they can best talk about porn with their teenage children. Cost: 5 Booking: contact elaine.waddington@cofeguildford.org.uk or phone 01483 484924 4.3 Taking care of the Mental Health of Youth Ministers Aimed at: Anyone involved in youth work Contact pdet.admin@cofeguildford.org.uk or 01483 484924 8
Date: Wednesday 4 March 2015 11 am 3 pm Led by: Katharine Welby-Roberts and David Welch, Youth Adviser Stress, anxiety and depression are all common mental health struggles that many face. The demands of ministry can make these struggles worse or start unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaving. This day is aimed at youth ministers, whatever their mental health to talk about prevention, recognising our own struggles and where we can find help. This day will be co-led by Katherine Welby-Roberts who openly struggles with depression and wrestles with holding onto faith in this context. Cost: tbc Booking: contact Elaine.Waddington@cofeguildford.org.uk or phone 01483 484924 4.4 Resources Sharing Aimed at: youth leaders, volunteers and paid, and church leaders Date: Tuesday 12 May 2015 Daytime session, time tbc Youth Ministers, Workers and Directors all have 2 things in common: firstly a passion for working with young people, and secondly an almost insatiable desire to borrow ideas from one another. Why reinvent the wheel? This session gives official permission for us to bring our best ideas and resources we love and show them to others. In return you will get to borrow the ideas of everyone else. Free giveaways are promised to all who book in! Part of the show and tell series. Led by: David Welch, Youth Adviser and various participants Booking: contact elaine.waddington@cofeguildford.org.uk or phone 01483 484924 4.5 Cracking Youthwork Aimed at: anyone involved or interested in youth work Date: Saturday 14 March 2015 Time: daytime tbc Venue: St John s Stoke (tbc) Led by: David Welch and others Annual Training day for all those involved in youthwork in parishes volunteers, helper, leaders, employed workers parents and anyone else interested in the subject! This innovative day includes 10 speakers speaking for 10 minutes each, discussion and coffee. Cost: 10 per person, five places for the price of four) Booking: contact elaine.waddington@cofeguildford.org.uk or phone 01483 484924 Information: www.cofeguildford.org.uk/go/crackingyw Contact pdet.admin@cofeguildford.org.uk or 01483 484924 9
4.6 First Timer Training Aimed at: Employed workers, new to children s, family or youth work. Date: Mondays 11am -3 pm during term time Venue: Education Centre, Guildford Our year long training course for all those starting out in youth, children s or family ministry for the first time on gap years or as a first employment in a church. This course covers theology, practical skills, reflection and a retreat in the spring. New youth and children s workers may join the course at the start of each term. Led by: David Welch, Alison Hendy and others Cost: 150 per term Booking: contact david.welch@cofeguildford.org.uk or phone David on 01483 484908 4.7 Local Training Date: By agreement with David Venue: In your own church! Led by: David Welch We run a 2 session basic youthwork training course in local parishes on request and at no cost this is a great course to help new volunteers just starting out or old hands wanting a refresher! Get in touch with us to agree a date and time normally two evenings a week apart but one Saturday would be possible too! Booking and information: contact david.welch@cofeguildford.org.uk or phone David on 01483 484908 Contact pdet.admin@cofeguildford.org.uk or 01483 484924 10