It looks like we will be Sheffield bound in the next few months.
I am making preparations for leaving my job and finding something new in Sheffield. We are preparing the house for sale. Watch this space for updates.
Sunday 27 April 2008
Placement update
The placement is running well with a good selection of activity. It is interesting to meet the staff and see some of the problems that need dealing with. There are some real Methodist organisational challenges ahead.
Assignment 2
I have completed my 2nd assignment on Bible and the City. Identified some real opportunities for work later on with a mix of Kingdom theology, co-creation and re-development.
I am really encouraged by the relevance of the assignments to elements of the work I will do.
We are now on Urban Theology which seems a continuation of the last module.
I am looking forward to running through the lectures with an open mind about assignments as it does not have to be until Sept.
I am really encouraged by the relevance of the assignments to elements of the work I will do.
We are now on Urban Theology which seems a continuation of the last module.
I am looking forward to running through the lectures with an open mind about assignments as it does not have to be until Sept.
Friday 4 April 2008
Refreshed Expressions
A refreshing experience at Spring Harvest offered the opportunity to reflect on what me and Irene might be being called to.
Several helpful conversations with a fellow student have meant some more key areas coming up. Some more on the "closing churches". It looks like that is all to do with new and growth. Closing will be part of the painful experience of growth. New life amongst the pain will be a key way of sustaining faithful people in need of support and renewal.
I have been thinking how important the possibility of new has been in my business life so far. There have been many times when change has meant saying goodbye to something and in every occasion where there has some real new life as part of the change it has meant the pain has been easier for everyone to deal with. Pain and Joy. On reflection it does seem that the promise of Jesus is the way forward for the Methodist Church. Maybe the real issue is working that out in practice.
Several helpful conversations with a fellow student have meant some more key areas coming up. Some more on the "closing churches". It looks like that is all to do with new and growth. Closing will be part of the painful experience of growth. New life amongst the pain will be a key way of sustaining faithful people in need of support and renewal.
I have been thinking how important the possibility of new has been in my business life so far. There have been many times when change has meant saying goodbye to something and in every occasion where there has some real new life as part of the change it has meant the pain has been easier for everyone to deal with. Pain and Joy. On reflection it does seem that the promise of Jesus is the way forward for the Methodist Church. Maybe the real issue is working that out in practice.
In practice
Started my first placement with an experienced minister in the Sheffield North Circuit. A sector tour of four churches, visits to some of the congregation , and a couple of development meetings have helped to start an appreciation of day-to-day issues and initiatives.
I am looking forward to learning more and it is really helping with the discernment.
I am looking forward to learning more and it is really helping with the discernment.
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