The Barnabas Principle Developing a generous ecclesiology The Rt. Revd. Dr. Steven Croft Bishop of Sheffield

SENDING BARNABAS A GOOD MAN FULL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT AND FAITH

HARD QUESTIONS ABOUT CHURCH

A relationship with Jesus “If “church” is what happens when people encounter the Risen Jesus and commit themselves to sustaining and deepening that encounter in their encounter with each other, there is plenty of theological room for diversity of rhythm and style, so long as we have ways of identifying the same living Christ at the heart of every expression of Christian life in common” Archbishop Rowan Williams

Mark 3.14 “And he appointed twelve, whom he also named apostles, to be with him and to be sent out…..”

Up InOut Of Worship Community Mission Connexion One Holy Apostolic Catholic

Toblerone Church Up Out In Of Connected in space Connected through time and eternity

The Chicago Lambeth Quadrilateral Scripture Baptism and the Eucharist The Nicene and Apostles’ Creed The threefold order of ministry

Pews Ordained ministers Hymn books People A building A pulpit A printed bible An organ A data projector A font/baptistry Communion vessels A photocopier Guitars The risen Christ Sacraments Bishops Connection and oversight Authorised liturgy Lay ministers Sunday worship Committees Small groups Coffee Food A choir Robes Mission to the wider community Notices

The Map and the Compass A Christ Like Church

The Barnabas Principle: Developing a generous ecclesiology