One body, many parts
Celebrating the growth of a diverse church
Our annual Development Day celebrates the fact that we are growing as a diocese. Workshop contributors will offer practical insights into a wide range of ways we can continue to do this. Mark Powley joins us to bring a wider perspective on how this is happening across the North. The day will end with an opportunity to get to know Rt Revd Leah Vasey-Saunders, Bishop of Doncaster, and Revd Canon David Gerrard, incoming Archdeacon of Sheffield and Rotherham. Parking is available in nearby streets. We know it is not easy, but you should be able to find space. Those with Blue Badges or other accessibility needs can indicate this when booking. We will be able to direct you to designated parking a short distance from the venue. If you wish to come by public transport, the 52 and 52a busses stop outside St Thomas Crookes. Please indicate any dietary requirements on the booking form; this will help us with planning mid-morning refreshments. NB. You need to bring your own packed lunch (or buy this from local shops). There will again be a dedicated online stream with a choice of morning workshops. Numbers for this are essentially unlimited. All sessions from the main auditorium will be streamed (morning and afternoon), with the possibility of interaction via Zoom. This can be a good option for those who need to be at home or if you have more than five people who want to attend.
Schedule
| 09:30 |
Welcome & Opening Worship |
| 10:00 |
Bible Input: Bishop Pete |
| 10:20 |
Group Discussions (2–3 Questions) |
| 10:30 |
Refreshments |
| 11:00 |
Keynote: Mark Powley, Archbishop’s Mission Enabler for the North |
| 11:45 |
Group Discussions (2–3 Questions) |
| 12:00 |
Transition to Workshops |
| 12:10 |
Workshops (See Details Below) |
| 12:55 |
Lunch |
| 13:45 |
Post-Lunch Slot (Includes Launch of Small Groups Resource) |
| 14:00 |
Transition to Workshops |
| 14:10 |
Workshops |
| 14:55 |
Return to Main Auditorium |
| 15:00 |
Final Session: New Bishop of Doncaster & New Archdeacon of Sheffield |
| 15:45 |
Finish |
Workshops
Morning – Online
Mission Action Planning for Vision and Growth Speaker: Marie Raffay & Toby Hole Making the most of our MAP tools in implementing church vision with a practical example of this from Holy Trinity Wentworth.
Working Class Discipleship Today Speaker: Adam Priestley Exploring what it means to be working class today and what it looks like to make disciples in a working-class context.
Lay Ministry Pathways Speaker: Beth Burras Join a conversation about pathways and resources to support & equip a wide range of lay ministries in your parish.
Morning – Onsite
Mission Action Planning for Vision and Growth Speaker: Marie Raffay & Toby Hole Making the most of our MAP tools in implementing church vision with a practical example of this from Holy Trinity Wentworth.
Intercultural Worship Speaker: Anesia Cook Explore how to enrich Sunday worship by drawing from all the different cultures that make up your congregation – theological principles, challenges, barriers & opportunities, plus practical resources.
Student / Young Adult Ministry Speaker: Fr Grant Naylor How to start something from scratch and grow it.
Faith in the Home Speaker: Hannah Sandoval Discussion and practical ideas around how to support families with practicing their faith at home.
New Worshipping Communities Speaker: Mark Powley (with John Marsh) Come to share any new initiatives you have tried – or plan to: hear experience of similar ventures across the North.
Growing a youth group… building trust Speakers: Rachel Baker (Young Leaders’ Community Enabler) and Mike North (Children and Young People’s Adviser) With Paddy Connor, Susannah Bradey, Katy Hopkinson and Zidane Passo (members of the Young Leaders’ Community) Some of our diocese’s Young Leaders share their experience of how local churches have encouraged them, included them and trusted them into leadership.
Afternoon – Onsite
Discipleship Practices of the Northern Saints Speaker: Mark Powley Drawing on a rich history, the workshop will offer some contemporary examples of missional discipleship.
Working Class Discipleship Today Speaker: Adam Priestley Exploring what it means to be working class today and what it looks like to make disciples in a working-class context.
Spiritual Accompaniment for All Speaker: Julian Raffay Exploring ways to draw closer to God.
Thinking the Unthinkable Speaker: Phil Barringer Could the recent story of the Rivers Team, drawing four congregations into one and then planting out again from a position of strength, be a helpful model for mission areas?
Lay Ministry Pathways Speaker: Beth Burras Join a conversation about pathways and resources to support & equip a wide range of lay ministries in your parish.
Small Groups for Discipleship: Why and How Speaker: Hannah Sandoval & John Marsh Come along to hear why we believe small groups are key to discipleship; how to launch them or to revamp the ones you have. Suitable for lay or clergy from all church traditions.
Thriving in Rural Churches Speaker: Mike Gilbert Exploring the particular joys and challenges of rural ministry, looking at ways to thrive, not just survive.
Afternoon – Online
Discipleship Practices of the Northern Saints Speaker: Mark Powley Drawing on a rich history, the workshop will offer some contemporary examples of missional discipleship.
