New free guidebook now available: Take Your Next Steps in Evangelism and Growth
This booklet provides an overview of some of the key programmes and resources to help churches, circuits, districts, and leaders take an intentional step into action. Paper copies will be distributed widely in the post in May, but you can download and share an online version now here.
District Chairs “Design Challenge” Creative Conversation
Monday 26 April, 2:00-4:00pm
Over the past few months, the Director of Evangelism and Growth has been hosting small group conversations with lay and ordained leaders across MCB about imagining a vibrant future in ministry with 'unaffiliated' people. How might the Methodist Church in Britain and our partners might meet these rising generations of people with abundant pathways to help them grow closer to God, to others, and to themselves. How might we support the journey of spiritual deepening for new generations? These conversations have been spaces to breathe, explore deeply, and "play" imaginatively without the expectation of having to build something or make a decision by the end of the meeting.
As part of this series, District Chairs are invited to participate in a session with other Chair colleagues, hosted by Trey Hall. This is a completely optional, outside-of-the-box activity – no strings attached! Just a chance to listen for God together in a different way and to see what emerges. The commitment would be for the 2-hour meeting and an hour of preparation/reading beforehand (materials to be sent in advance). To book in, simply email David Harmer, Evangelism & Growth Team Administrator: harmerd@methodistchurch.org.uk – or just get in touch for a chat and to dream about the future.
E&G at District Synods this Autumn
We would love to be present virtually or, if safe, physically at your Autumn Synods. Our team is available to lead workshops, offer testimony, give a keynote or presentation, or anything else you need. We can present on any of the key areas of the God for All strategy or can work with you to build something bespoke for your contexts. Email hallt@methodistchurch.org.uk to book in.
Featured April Webinar: Community engagement beyond lockdown: What is God asking of us now? Wednesday 14 April, 7-8.30pm
It's been a very tough year: we've been through a lot, and so have our communities. Our churches may well look very different than they did in 2019, and our communities' needs may well have changed. Join Mission and Community Engagement Officer, Emma Nash, in conversation with others who are responding to God's call in a variety of ways. You will hear of fresh mission opportunities, pick up ideas and resources and, most importantly, you'll find a space to ask yourself: what one thing is God asking of our church now? Click here to register:
Other E+G Webinars and Archive
Every month we host a number of webinars that dive into missional reflection and practice. Click here to see our upcoming offerings as well as a teeming archive on subjects from pioneering to antiracism to Methodist Way of Life and more.
