ReSource - what do we do?
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"Renewal for mission in the power of the Holy Spirit"Our work develops continuously as we respond to particular needs and requests. Among other things we can offer - |
Support for Diocesan mission initiatives – working with dioceses to facilitate and implement locally developed programmes for mission and growth
Deanery and Area conferences – gathering local clergy and PCCs together for refreshment, encouragement and the exploration of new patterns of mission and ministry
Seminars for theological colleges and CME programmes on expressing our faith in a changing world, the theology of renewal, and various aspects of the mission and ministry of the church
Retreats and quiet days - midweek or weekend breaks, with direction and guidance. Designed for leaders, these can be shaped in many different ways for encouragement, reflection, finding space, developing relationships, connecting afresh with God.
Day or residential conferences – working with other organisations, providing speakers/conference facilitators, worship leaders; eg we have worked with On Fire, New Wine, the Diocesan Missioners Conference, and others
Church renewal weekends - planned according to local requirements, a weekend at home or away for a church (or just its leaders) to help equip and encourage for renewal for mission - with input, interaction, groupwork and time for reflection as well as worship and prayer
Teaching and training evenings or days for churches or groups of churches – eg on evangelism, renewal, the healing ministry, growing healthy churches, prayer ministry, cell leadership , etc
Support and resources for parish missions
Preachers on renewal for mission in the power of the Holy Spirit, for services and celebrations
Workshops on prayer, worship, identifying and releasing the gifts of the Spirit, developing a prophetic world-view, cross-cultural mission, and other issues of contemporary spiritual relevance
Written resources to support local ministry – a continuously evolving series of books, booklets and group study materials, especially in nurture and discipleship; the healing ministry; prayer and prayer ministry; growing healthy churches; discerning your church's vocation in the community; a Lent course, and others
A magazine and website for those engaged in
ministry, offering
a national forum for theological reflection, with testimony and
articles on key issues facing the church and the world. Our team
includes reflectors as well as practitioners.
And so on, however the Lord leads. We always try to match the offering
to the expectation, and improvisation is one of our strengths. We
always listen first.
What will these things cost?
We ask for the refund of our travelling expenses for any
preparation visits and for the work itself, and then accommodation
and/or subsistence as necessary. In addition we would welcome a
contribution to the cost of running "ReSource", which is an independent
charity with no central funding - to the extent to which you/your
church can afford. We can suggest a daily rate as a guide for
contributions, if that would help your budgeting.
Like to know more?
Do contact us at office@resource-arm.net, or speak to Sharon or Martin on +44 (0)1235-553722.
