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Church Growth Strategies for St. Mary's Bowdon with St. Luke's

Discover the growth strategies implemented by St. Mary's Bowdon with St. Luke's Parish in Greater Manchester. Learn how they nurture disciples and encourage connection with various activities and programs for different age groups.

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Church Growth Strategies for St. Mary's Bowdon with St. Luke's

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  1. From Evidence to Action 4th December 2014 Growth in a medium-sized Parish Church St Mary’s Bowdon with St Luke’s What is working for us Katharine Perera Revd Roger Preece 4 December 2014 www.fromevidencetoaction.org.uk @ChurchGrowthRD #EvidenceToAction

  2. From Evidence to Action 4th December 2014 Greater Manchester Bowdon www.fromevidencetoaction.org.uk @ChurchGrowthRD #EvidenceToAction www.fromevidencetoaction.org.uk @ChurchGrowthRD #EvidenceToAction

  3. From Evidence to Action 4th December 2014 www.fromevidencetoaction.org.uk @ChurchGrowthRD #EvidenceToAction

  4. From Evidence to Action 4th December 2014 www.fromevidencetoaction.org.uk @ChurchGrowthRD #EvidenceToAction www.fromevidencetoaction.org.uk @ChurchGrowthRD #EvidenceToAction

  5. From Evidence to Action 4th December 2014 www.fromevidencetoaction.org.uk @ChurchGrowthRD #EvidenceToAction

  6. From Evidence to Action 4th December 2014 www.fromevidencetoaction.org.uk @ChurchGrowthRD #EvidenceToAction

  7. From Evidence to Action 4th December 2014 www.fromevidencetoaction.org.uk @ChurchGrowthRD #EvidenceToAction

  8. From Evidence to Action 4th December 2014 2009 onwards Growth Action Planning GAP1 to GAP4 www.fromevidencetoaction.org.uk @ChurchGrowthRD #EvidenceToAction

  9. From Evidence to Action 4th December 2014 FROM ANECDOTE TO EVIDENCE Findings from the Church Growth Research Programme 2011-2013 www.fromevidencetoaction.org.uk @ChurchGrowthRD #EvidenceToAction

  10. From Evidence to Action 4th December 2014 Bowdon Parish aspires to be: A community of worshipping disciples on a mission www.fromevidencetoaction.org.uk @ChurchGrowthRD #EvidenceToAction

  11. From Evidence to Action 4th December 2014 Families with Babies & Toddlers Families with Primary Children Elderly & infirm Teenagers Bowdon Parish Students Retired & Able Younger Adults Older Adults www.fromevidencetoaction.org.uk @ChurchGrowthRD #EvidenceToAction

  12. From Evidence to Action 4th December 2014 Belonging Not connected Some connection Occasional Attendance Regular Worshipper Minor Responsibility y Major Responsibility www.fromevidencetoaction.org.uk @ChurchGrowthRD #EvidenceToAction

  13. From Evidence to Action 4th December 2014 Antagonistic Not Interested Interested Tentative Faith Committed Christian Fully Committed Disciple Believing www.fromevidencetoaction.org.uk @ChurchGrowthRD #EvidenceToAction

  14. From Evidence to Action 4th December 2014 Belonging Increasing a sense of belonging gives more opportunities for people to grow in faith and journey along the path of believing. Believing www.fromevidencetoaction.org.uk @ChurchGrowthRD #EvidenceToAction

  15. From Evidence to Action 4th December 2014 Develop activities and programmes based on the different stages of the journey of discipleship Making a connection Introducing faith Worship and discipleship www.fromevidencetoaction.org.uk @ChurchGrowthRD #EvidenceToAction

  16. From Evidence to Action 4th December 2014 www.fromevidencetoaction.org.uk @ChurchGrowthRD #EvidenceToAction

  17. From Evidence to Action 4th December 2014 www.fromevidencetoaction.org.uk @ChurchGrowthRD #EvidenceToAction

  18. From Evidence to Action 4th December 2014 Activities that encourage connection: • Bowdon Street Academy www.fromevidencetoaction.org.uk @ChurchGrowthRD #EvidenceToAction

  19. From Evidence to Action 4th December 2014 Activities that encourage connection: • Bowdon Street Academy • Youth Groups www.fromevidencetoaction.org.uk @ChurchGrowthRD #EvidenceToAction

  20. From Evidence to Action 4th December 2014 Activities that encourage connection: • Bowdon Street Academy • Youth Groups • Duke of Edinburgh award scheme www.fromevidencetoaction.org.uk @ChurchGrowthRD #EvidenceToAction

  21. From Evidence to Action 4th December 2014 Activities that encourage connection: • Bowdon Street Academy • Youth Groups • Duke of Edinburgh award scheme • Men’s and women’s breakfast groups www.fromevidencetoaction.org.uk @ChurchGrowthRD #EvidenceToAction

  22. From Evidence to Action 4th December 2014 Activities that encourage connection: • Bowdon Street Academy • Youth Groups • Duke of Edinburgh award scheme • Men’s and women’s breakfast groups • Bowdon Festival at St Mary’s www.fromevidencetoaction.org.uk @ChurchGrowthRD #EvidenceToAction

  23. From Evidence to Action 4th December 2014 Activities that encourage connection: • Bowdon Street Academy • Youth Groups • Duke of Edinburgh award scheme • Men’s and women’s breakfast groups • Bowdon Festival at St Mary’s • Bowdon Business Fair www.fromevidencetoaction.org.uk @ChurchGrowthRD #EvidenceToAction

  24. From Evidence to Action 4th December 2014 Widening the circle of volunteers www.fromevidencetoaction.org.uk @ChurchGrowthRD #EvidenceToAction

  25. From Evidence to Action 4th December 2014 Nurturing disciples: • ‘Soul Survivor’ www.fromevidencetoaction.org.uk @ChurchGrowthRD #EvidenceToAction

  26. From Evidence to Action 4th December 2014 Nurturing disciples: • ‘Soul Survivor’ • 5 Mettle groups www.fromevidencetoaction.org.uk @ChurchGrowthRD #EvidenceToAction

  27. From Evidence to Action 4th December 2014 Nurturing disciples: • ‘Soul Survivor’ • 5 Mettle groups • Christian Union groups www.fromevidencetoaction.org.uk @ChurchGrowthRD #EvidenceToAction

  28. From Evidence to Action 4th December 2014 Nurturing disciples: • ‘Soul Survivor’ • 5 Mettle groups • Christian Union groups • Exploring Christianity courses www.fromevidencetoaction.org.uk @ChurchGrowthRD #EvidenceToAction

  29. From Evidence to Action 4th December 2014 Nurturing disciples: • ‘Soul Survivor’ • 5 Mettle groups • Christian Union groups • Exploring Christianity courses • 10 adult cell groups www.fromevidencetoaction.org.uk @ChurchGrowthRD #EvidenceToAction

  30. From Evidence to Action 4th December 2014 Nurturing disciples: • ‘Soul Survivor’ • 5 Mettle groups • Christian Union groups • Exploring Christianity courses • 10 adult cell groups • Life Recovery groups www.fromevidencetoaction.org.uk @ChurchGrowthRD #EvidenceToAction

  31. From Evidence to Action 4th December 2014 Styles of worship www.fromevidencetoaction.org.uk @ChurchGrowthRD #EvidenceToAction

  32. From Evidence to Action 4th December 2014 Styles of worship • Café Sundae www.fromevidencetoaction.org.uk @ChurchGrowthRD #EvidenceToAction

  33. From Evidence to Action 4th December 2014 Styles of worship: • Café Sundae • Zone2 www.fromevidencetoaction.org.uk @ChurchGrowthRD #EvidenceToAction

  34. From Evidence to Action 4th December 2014 Children’s Church All Age Worship School Assemblies Baptism prep Toddler Groups‘First Steps’ Service Youth Groups Duke of Edinburgh Street Academy Christian Union Mettle Groups Soul Survivor Confirmation Families with Primary Children Families with Babies & Toddlers Home visiting Mid week communion Lunch club Morning Prayer BickhamHouse Bowdon Cares Elderly & infirm Teenagers Bowdon Parish Students Retired & Able Few in the parish no support Morning Prayer Mid week communion Bowdon Festival Coffee, cake and conversation Lunch club Younger Adults Older Adults Men’s Breakfast Women’s Breakfast Wedding Prep Zone2 Exploring Christianity Confirmation Men’s Breakfast Women’s Breakfast Cell groups Bowdon Festival Life Recovery www.fromevidencetoaction.org.uk @ChurchGrowthRD #EvidenceToAction

  35. From Evidence to Action 4th December 2014 Facilitating factors: • New appointments • Increased giving • The Parish Centre • Visionary leadership www.fromevidencetoaction.org.uk @ChurchGrowthRD #EvidenceToAction

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