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Synod Lite : Resources for Mission – How do the pieces fit?

Synod Lite : Resources for Mission – How do the pieces fit?. Revd Roy Lowes. Vision 2020. Framework to inspire and support mission planning at every level of the URC: local, Synod and Assembly A tool to help churches plan for mission regularly – where we are going

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Synod Lite : Resources for Mission – How do the pieces fit?

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  1. Synod Lite: Resources for Mission – How do the pieces fit? Revd Roy Lowes

  2. Vision 2020 • Framework to inspire and support mission planning at every level of the URC: local, Synod and Assembly • A tool to help churches plan for mission regularly – where we are going • Spells out the areas of church life to focus on on our journey. – where we are Strengthening ouridentity Growing in spirituality and prayer Workingecumenically Doingevangelism Engaging in communities WelcomingallGrowingthe church Participating in global mission Working forjustice and peace Caring for creation

  3. Vision 2020 • Vision 2020 starts with the local church • Maps the areas of church life that we are concentrating on at a particular time.

  4. Mission Statements Spirituality and Prayer Identity Christian Ecumenical Partnerships Community Partnerships Hospitality and Diversity Evangelism Church Growth Global Partnerships Justice and Peace The Integrity of Creation

  5. Synod Youth Executive Assembly Mission Team Synod Evangelist Synod Training Team Mission Fund Assembly Mission Team Synod Evangelist Mission Fund Radical Welcome Synod Training Team Local Mission and Ministry Review Radical Welcome Church of North India Exchange Church of North India Exchange Synod Youth Executive Local Mission and Ministry Review Radical Welcome

  6. Which resources? • Which resources do we use when? • First of all • What are we trying to do? • What are our mission pledges?

  7. Mission pledges What churches might pledge

  8. Mission Pledges Spirituality and Prayer Identity Christian Ecumenical Partnerships Community Partnerships Hospitality and Diversity Evangelism Church Growth Global Partnerships Justice and Peace The Integrity of Creation

  9. Mission Pledges Spirituality and Prayer To involve directly children and young people in prayer, Bible study and leading worship. To provide opportunities for prayer and Bible study in small groups and in a variety of styles.

  10. Mission Pledges Spirituality and Prayer Identity Christian Ecumenical Partnerships Community Partnerships Hospitality and Diversity Evangelism Church Growth Global Partnerships Justice and Peace The Integrity of Creation

  11. Mission Pledges Spirituality and Prayer Identity Christian Ecumenical Partnerships Community Partnerships To lead work with children and young people ‘outside’ the church To play an active role to run or support a local community project.

  12. Mission Pledges Spirituality and Prayer Identity Christian Ecumenical Partnerships Community Partnerships Hospitality and Diversity Evangelism Church Growth Global Partnerships Justice and Peace The Integrity of Creation

  13. Mission Pledges Spirituality and Prayer Identity Christian Ecumenical Partnerships Community Partnerships Hospitality and Diversity Evangelism To develop local church activities that attract and involve children and young people from outside church. To plan and undertake activities whose primary function is to share the gospel.

  14. What resources are there to help?

  15. Resources Synod Resources URC Resources Wider Church Resources Synod Training Team Radical Welcome Mission Fund Assembly Mission Team Church of North India Exchange Synod Youth Executive Synod Evangelist Local Mission & Ministry Review

  16. How can they help my church?

  17. LMMR Synod Youth Exec. Radical Welcome Church of North India Exchange Mission Fund Synod Training Team Synod Evangelist Assembly Mission Team Spirituality and Prayer To provide opportunities for prayer and Bible study in small groups and in a variety of styles. Synod Training Team Prayer Toolkit Gateways Into Prayer

  18. Training for Learning and Serving • A spiritual journey • A variety of courses in subjects related to Christian life and Discipleship • A diverse learning experience with opportunities for: • Reflective and practical work • Personal and group study • Local and residential gatherings • Basic to diploma levels of study • A fellowship of friendly people

  19. LMMR Synod Youth Exec. Radical Welcome Church of North India Exchange Mission Fund Synod Training Team Synod Evangelist Assembly Mission Team Community Partnerships Synod Training Team To lead work with children and young people ‘outside’ the church Mission Fund Synod Youth Executive

  20. Synod Mission Fund • A £1 million fund is now available • Local Churches can apply to the Synod for financial assistance towards the achievement of Mission Pledges. • A Youth Worker, a Development Worker, equipment for a Film Club and support for a Day Care Centre for the Elderly are some of the projects supported so far • Contact: Christine Grace, Synod Office

  21. LMMR Synod Youth Exec. Radical Welcome Church of North India Exchange Mission Fund Synod Training Team Synod Evangelist Assembly Mission Team Evangelism To plan and undertake activities whose primary function is to share the gospel. Synod Evangelist Year of Evangelism Gateways Into Evangelism

  22. Synod Evangelist • The post is for an Evangelist to serve in the West Midlands Synod of the United Reformed Church • The aim of the post is to build confidence, share skills and inspire churches and individuals in evangelism. • When appointed the Synod evangelist will be available to churches and ministers to • proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ • inspire, equip, challenge and support others • work with Synod officers in responding to the opportunities of the Radical Welcome Campaign • develop good practice in evangelism across a range of theological perspectives

  23. Many other resources . . . • Bible Society • Alternative Worship • Roots • Health and Healing • Labyrinth • URC Retreat Group • Christian Aid • HOPE • . • etc • See Synod website: www.urcwestmidlands.org.uk

  24. Which resources? • Which resources do we use when? • First of all • What are we trying to do? • What are our mission pledges?

  25. Synod Training Team Mission Fund Assembly Mission Team Synod Evangelist Radical Welcome Synod Youth Executive LMMR Church of North India Exchange

  26. The answers are in the room

  27. A Partnership • Synod and local churches operating as a partnership • Synod provides resources – you need us • Synod staffed by people from local churches – we need you • You are us and we are you • Partnership evolves • Hello • Goodbye

  28. Your turn • In order for you and your church to work within Vision 2020 and draw on as well as support the Synod in its work, • What do you still urgently need to know? • Whom do you need to contact? • What would you like to say? • Analyse responses over lunch • Key responses in afternoon session

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