Here are some resources we hope will be helpful to Focal Ministers.
If there is a resource you would like then do get in touch with the Focal Ministry Team and we will do our best to provide it. We also very much welcome offers from our amazing Focal Ministers (and others) who feel able to share their gifts and talents with others.
If any links are broken or do not work as expected then please get in touch with focalministry@sheffield.anglican.org to let us know.
We are committed to the ongoing equipping and flourishing of our Focal Ministers.
Mission
Key resources:
- Starting a children’s group pack – an information pack on how to start up a children’s group including ideas for activities.
- Leading a small group pack – an information pack on how to lead a small group
Worship
Key resources:
- Worship planning – A practical guide to planning a Service of the Word
- Whole life preaching – Six-part video series
- Church Support Hub – Church Support Hub materials for weddings, baptisms and funerals
Pastoral
Key resources:
- Mental Health Access Pack – Resources covering a wide range of issues
- Pastoral Care UK – Handout: Guidelines for Good Practice in Pastoral Care
- The Blessings of Ageing – Practical ways of working with the over 65s
Leadership
Key resources:
- Developing Your Vision – Church of England webpage
- Church of England – Webpage explain the governance structures of the Church of England
- Growing Vocations Everywhere – Church of England Good Practice Guide
Flourishing
Key resources:
- Christian Classics – free ebooks to read online
- 10 keys to Happier living – everyone’s path to happiness is different
- Visual commentary series – encounter the Bible through art
- The Bible Project – free podcasts and videos around themes and the books of the bible
A model to help Christian disciples live out their baptismal calling to be lights in the world
Resources for church members & church leaders for corporate and individual prayer and worship
A priority in our Diocese is to give a really warm welcome to people visiting our church so that they want to return.