Ministry

Clasped hands and congregation

Where God calls, God gives gifts and equips. Gifts such as talents and time give the opportunity for the church to be involved in ministry. And this is not just for the clergy. We believe that part of the clergy's task is to enable the laity to be the church. When St Paul speaks of the work of the church he suggests that there are at least, prophets, evangelists, witnesses, pastors and teachers alongside, administrators, healers and preachers to name but a few.

Courses

The following list of courses is growing and can be used to encourage and equip all God's people to minister. All courses are available by email - we don't come out and hold the course, but we supply all the materials so that a church or Local Ministry Group can use the materials in their homes or a local venue. And we provide them all for free!

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MIN 001	Leading Intercessions
MIN 002	Leading Worship
MIN 003	Discipleship
MIN 004	Discovering gifts
MIN 005	Parenting skills
MIN 006	Visiting the sick
MIN 007	Baptism preparation
MIN 008	Marriage preparation
MIN 009	Leading Housegroups
MIN 010	Effective church meetings
MIN 011	Chairing a church meeting
MIN 012	Listening*
MIN 013	Learning Networks Currently piloting a Treasurers' Learning Network
MIN 014	Lay Pastoral Assistant
MIN 015	PCC secretaries
MIN 016	Churchwardens training
MIN 017	Reading in Church
MIN 018	Practising Prayer
MIN 019	The Practicalities of making a visit
MIN 020	Feedback Skills
MIN 021	Developing Holistic Living for Women
MIN 022	Selection Interviewing
MIN 023	Assertiveness
MIN 024	Emotional Intelligence
MIN 025	Making the most of listening to sermons
MIN 026	How to change music direction*
MIN 027	Everyone a minister*
MIN 028	Intercessory Prayer
MIN 029	A Welcoming Church
MIN 030	How to write a PCC newsheet or weekly bulletin*
MIN 031	Visiting the Bereaved
MIN 032	Ecumenical Development
MIN 033	Working Disciples
MIN 034	Sharing Faith

*contact us for more information.

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