4. Churches grow:

5. Intentional in developing core vision and values: love God, make disciples, engage with community Shared, clear DNA of belief within activities Celebrate innovation, try things even if they fail Permeable boundaries with local area: engaged Good leadership, lay people committed Prayer at heart of things: work of Spirit Friends invite friendsBuildings used well

8. Let’s get personal

9. “We have heightened expectations that with so many options, we’ll make the perfect choice. When it turns out to be just fine, but not perfect, we feel like failures and are filled with self- blame”. “Could we make ourselves content with mere excellence rather than absolute perfection?”

10. There is hope because… … but (de) God Nehemiah 1:18

13. 36% cite core belief that shapes habits as very important to pass to our children Most committed CofE worshippers place respect (83%) and good behaviour (93%) as significantly more important than faith to pass to their children

20. Small groups today?Mission communities tomorrow

24. Teatime

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