Morning Seminars

1
Revd David Primrose
Director of Transforming Communities, Lichfield Diocese

Close the Gap

We will explore how parishes from areas of deprivation and of affluence can work together to address issues of wealth and poverty. This will include a short video about the participatory budgeting event for the Lichfield 2013 Lent Appeal, and anticipate our Poverty Hearing on 14th June 2014.

2
Cerys Hughes
Messy Church Adviser Shrewsbury Episcopal Area

Making Disciples in Messy Church

As Messy Church continues to grow rapidly across the world, one of the big challenges we face is how to help people that come to Messy Church develop and grow their faith: How do we make disciples in Messy Church? Aimed at those already involved in running a Messy Church or similar, this workshop will look at some of the research into Messy Church discipleship, discuss the possibilities and explore some real examples of Messy Churches that are beginning to go a step further.

3
Alistair Magowan
Bishop of Ludlow

Reading the Bible for all its Worth

Looking at a variety of ways to help us enjoy its treasures and appreciate the Bible.

4
The Ven. Paul Thomas
Archdeacon of Salop

Love on its Knees why pray for others?

The purpose of this seminar will be to answer the question Is intercessory prayer pointless? Doesnt God already know peoples needs and doesnt God already love everyone perfectly? So what can we achieve by rehearsing the needs of others before God and asking Him to bless them?

5
Revd Jeff Reynolds
Methodist Circuit Superintendent for Stafford

Good News In A Rural Context

As new ways and expression of being Church are beginning to take hold and grow across the country, it is important that we remember the rural context for developing these new expressions. There are so many good news stories within our rural communities and this seminar will seek to share these stories and, maybe, inspire you to do something similar within your own particular context.

6
Revd Tim Lomax
Vicar of Bayston Hill Member of Liturgical Commission

'Holy Space: Missional Worship

Planning and leading fresh, locally grown worship that is connected to both culture and tradition.

7
Revd Richard Hayes
Priest for St Alkmunds, Shrewsbury Teacher in Ignatian prayer

Reviewing the Day

Finding God in all things, so that as our relationship grows I can be a light in the world with Christ our Light strengthening me.

8
Lord Carey of Clifton
Former Archbishop of Canterbury

Faith in the Public Square

Exploring the cultural and intellectual shifts that are taking place in our society. What are the challenges to church life and preaching?

9
Laura Whitmarsh
Pioneer Leader at Bayston Hill

Pioneering Church for young people

The church as it stands today just isnt connecting with the marginalised young people of our communities. A fresh and creative vision is needed as to what church looks like. Drawing upon the stories and experiences of some newly emerging expressions of church, how can we start to strip back everything we think we know church ought to be, and lead the way in helping develop radical disciples in unchartered territory?

10
Michael Carding
Retired Headmaster of Bishop Heber High School, Malpas

Ministry in Retirement
Is retirement the busiest time of your life or does it lack purpose ~ is it a passive waiting for the end or a ministry of the third age? We will examine the kaleidoscope of paid employment, voluntary work, family commitments and personal leisure exploring the potential for witness to Christ.

Afternoon Seminars
11
Revd Preb Amanda Rylands
Officer for Self-Supporting Ministry, Lichfield Diocese

Vocation: Is God Calling You?

This seminar will be considering the nature of Gods call on our lives and how we might respond to his love by discerning where we fit in. Is there a particular ministry for me

12
Revd Leslie Burke Revd Stephen Derges

Shropshire Hope 2014

Shropshire Hope 2014 is an initiative designed to encourage churches across the county to undertake locally based mission-orientated activities, both on their own and by joining with other churches, culminating in an all-day celebration-mission event at Telford International Centre on Saturday 5th July 2014. This workshop will outline ways in which your church can be involved in sharing the Good News of Jesus in your community.'

13
Revd Simon Airey

Storytelling and communicating the Gospel.

Simon is a part time parish priest, part time professional storyteller. He will demonstrate different kinds of oral story and lead a conversation on their uses within ministry. Along the way there should be plenty of useful and practical tips for creating and delivering captivating stories. Come and be inspired. This is a similar session for those who didnt get to the one Simon did last year.

14
Judith Clarkson
Full time Childrens Worker Meole Brace, Shrewsbury

Helping Children Find Faith

Children Find Faith: Encouraging and equipping adults to share faith with children including sharing practical ideas and how to develop and nurture children's spirituality.

15
Revd Nick Helm
Ministry Development Officer Hereford Diocese

Spirituality Gods food, for Gods life

This workshop will explore how attention to our spiritual life brings nourishment, life and direction to living out our faith. We will explore approaches to prayer and our spiritual life that enable a listening and discerning faith responsive to Christs call and energised by the Holy Spirit.

16
Revd Sarah Cawdell
Hereford Diocese

Offering Prayer Ministry

This workshop will give a brief introduction to the theory and practice of prayer ministry in a church setting. There will be opportunities to share your own experiences as well as to learn from the thoughts of the speaker.

17
Gareth Evans
Local Minister/Reader Meole Brace, Shrewsbury

God in the Workplace

The spiritual value of the work we do. How we treat our workplaces as a place for mission

18
Neville Willerton
Church Army National Operations Manager

Church Planting and Strategic Mission

We will explore how Church planting can be used for strategic mission and evangelism. We will look at the inspiration of Biblical models and how Church planting is done today. If you are considering Church planting, have a concern for mission for today or want to grow the Church then this could be the seminar for you!

19
Revd Preb Chris Thorpe
Vicar of St Andrews Shifnal

Good News at the Heart of your Community

What is the word on the street about your church? How do people see us? How can we be Good News at the heart of our community? How can we communicate effectively? We shall be exploring how we can shine a light, not hide under a bushel!