Welcome to Lightening the Load: releasing the life and energy of the rural church Saturday 28 th February, 2015.

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Welcome to Lightening the Load: releasing the life and energy of the rural church Saturday 28 th February, 2015

Refine Equip Enthuse Creating Sustainable Models for the Rural Church

The problem  Reality!

The problem  Reality!  Where do we begin?  Legality  Resources  Administration  Time

Various Models Ministry Team Multi-parish Benefice Team Rector TV Team Ministry

Other Models Ministry Team Multi-parish Benefice Team Rector TV Team Ministry

Refine  Simplify Structures  Avoid Duplication  Maximise Potential  Do together things that cannot be done apart  Work with the local community

Refine  Bring out the best  Be open and honest  What are you prepared to pay for?  Work in partnership

 What do you need?  Where can I get it?  Train volunteers  Bring out the best  The whole church to be disciples Equip

 Celebrate, rejoice, party…  Spot the potential  Look outside the church for help  Share The Good News (and your faith story)  Offer the best  Make room for others  Give thanks Enthuse