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 our new Bishop of Doncaster and, if appointed in time, new Archdeacon of Sheffield.
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) unless you are a speaker or on the conference team (lunches provided for them).
Bookings are initially restricted to five people per church, which is why we ask you which church you attend. If we have spaces available in the final 10-14 days, we will lift this restriction.
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.
How to Work with Young People
Speaker: Young People (with Mike North)
Do you struggle to know what to offer to young people? Come to hear from them about what they’re looking for.
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?
Parish Nursing
Speaker: Dawn Stephens
Hear how employing a Registered Nurse in such a role can help your church to analyse local health needs and then focus on improving, maintaining and regaining health.
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.
