Stirring us toward Regeneration and Mission

Greetings in Jesus Name. I continue to reflect on Harry Steele's phrase from the LyCiG conference "Life with Jesus is better than life without Jesus." However, as Bishop Peter reminded us, life with Jesus can also be disruptive and uncomfortable. This has always been the experience of those who choose to follow Jesus with integrity through the vicissitudes of life. May you know the grace of God as you learn to love and follow Jesus more and more each day!

LyCiG Great Success!

The Leading your Church into Growth conference was even bigger and better than last year. 180 people attended - 156 in person and 24 at remote hubs. Feedback has again been amazing with 96% of those completing the evaluation strongly agreeing or agreeing that the conference was a positive experience and that it would make a positive difference to their parishes in the future.

LyCiG Local Useful Approach for Parishes

LyCiG Local is a shortened version of the conference and 76% of parishes indicated they would like to use this material for their Vestries or wider parish groups. Anyone who has been to the conference could lead a small group through the material. This is a tremendous way we can carry forward the energy and ideas of LyCiG. Contact me if you want the LyCiG Local material. I will be organising a number of Zoom coaching sessions with presenters Harry Steele and Rhiannon King next year.

Ministry Amoung Millennials - Seminar Coming!

Rev Dr Carolyn Robertson is offering a seminar on Wednesday 22 November on the topic of 'Developing your Ministry to Millennials' - those aged between 27 and 42. Learning about this generational group is key to engaging effectively with them. Registrations will be open soon.

Burnside-Harewood

I'm with Chris Ponniah and the people of the Burnside Harewood Parish on Saturday for a brainstorming and planning day related to the long-term development of their parish mission. It's so good to see parishes putting serious time and energy into strategic development. We need to keep asking are we making missional disciples, are we reaching children and families and are we building community - these are our Diocesan and parish priorities.

Blessings to you all as we contribute to the building of God's Kingdom,

Mark