Leading your Church into Growth

A Conference for our Time Church leadership is tough today and Covid has made it even more challenging. However, this moment in history represents an opportunity to take stock of church life and reassess our approaches to ministry and mission. It’s not a new normal but a new opportunity!

So, what skills do we need? What approaches have proven effective? How can we lead the church so that people have a genuine encounter with God in worship, newcomers are welcomed warmly, and we provide contexts where people can engage with the message and person of Jesus? The ‘Leading your Church into Growth’ conference will help answer these questions and equip you with knowledge, inspiration, and skills!

“In a church culture which is too easily besotted and beguiled by all that is shiny and new Leading your Church into Growth concentrates on the tried and tested putting parish and people, evangelism and service front and centre. This is extraordinary help for ordinary churches.” Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell

“I urge all parishes to prioritise this. Send your Vicars or Priests–In–Charge, plus two lay leadership along. This will be an important and very worthwhile professional development opportunity.” Bishop Peter What? ‘Leading your Church into Growth’ is a very well–regarded conference from the UK and is a compulsory course for many clergy there. This a wonderful opportunity for us to access this conference right here in Christchurch!

Who? The presenters are Ven. Rhiannon King and Rev. Harry Steele.

When? Lunchtime Tuesday 18 (lunchtime)—Thursday 20 October 2022. A detailed programme will be available soon.

Where? The venue will be St Christopher’s Church, 244 Avonhead Rd, Christchurch. The conference will be non–residential. Those requiring a billet please email Veronica Cross on bishopsea@anglicanlife.org.nz

Topics? Topics covered will include creating a prayerful culture of growth, fruitful evangelism, engaging worship, becoming an inviting and welcome church, and making a pathway for seekers to become disciples.

Cost? The course is $100 per person—we hope parishes will pay for this on behalf of their respective teams. Lunches and refreshments will be supplied as part of the cost.

Register online at:

anglicanlife.org.nz/event/leading–your–church–into–growth

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