1. Run the Race

2. Spiritual journey 40 Parishes 50 schools 3,500 children

3. www.HalloweenChoice.org Children’s Society Free resources Hero theme Interactive 66% of young parents

4. Annual Report Events Reminders Mission highlights

5. Communications training for your parish Technical Skills Using PowerPoint Microsoft Publisher Magazine/newsletter design Pod casting Designing poster and leaflets Giving a speech Building websites Promoting your Church Promoting your church 2009 Working with the media Your church as a film location Media City - a Diocesan Briefing Practical courses that will help your congregation grow, increase giving, and promote work with your parish community

6. Database 8,000 entries

7. Website

12. E-Publications E-news Briefing Mailing on-line

13. Started by the Manchester Diocese By you and your parishes

14. Bishops will lead in inviting people media, television, radio and newspaper. friend inviting a friend

18. Foundations for Ministry

19. What is Foundations for Ministry? 27 sessions over three terms. Designed to help people find and grow in ministry. Developed by the Diocese of Chester.

20. Who is it for? For lay people who want to serve God in the church and in the world. To develop and support many different kinds of Christian ministry.

21. What does the Course Cover?  Term 1: Church, Kingdom & Action  Term 2: Ministry, Vocation & Teamwork  Term 3: Groups, Growth & the Gospel

22. How much work is involved? The course consists of 24 evening sessions, an induction day and two Saturday study days. An hour of ‘linkwork’ between sessions, which feeds into the group discussion.

23. How is the course taught? The evening sessions are usually split into two halves: –Worship and a lively presentation on the topic of the evening –Small group time. There are no essays or assessed work.

24. Who can apply? Anyone who wants to grow in Christian ministry. It is not a basics course. Not a course mainly about the Bible. Applicants will already be active Christians. Applicants need their incumbent’s approval for doing the course.

25. When and where? Wednesday evenings at Church House, Manchester. Evening sessions run 6.45 pm to 9.00 pm. The Course will be led by tutors and experienced small group leaders.

26. How to apply Application form from Diocesan website shortly. Or call Helen Fallone 01618281411 The course costs £60. Laity Development grants available. Twenty free places available on first come first served basis, one applicant per parish.

28. practical ideas for your church on attracting and working with young people and their families in whatever shape, whatever context practical ideas for your church on attracting and working with young people and their families in whatever shape, whatever context

29. making the most of… weddings baptisms uniformed groups

30. diocesan initiatives Back to Church Sunday Hallowe’en Choice Experience Easter

31. and even… Pet Services

32. each PCC gets…

33. and also still available…

34.  Please make cheques payable to Manchester DBF  Additional copies of Luv’em priced £1.50 can be ordered from Church House by calling 0161 828 1400 or online through www.manchester.anglican.org/ evangelism or from the Manchester Mothers’ Union on tel. 0161 828 1427

35. final word…

36. The Church is changing … it seems to have found new ways of speaking to people...’ ‘ The Church is changing … it seems to have found new ways of speaking to people...’ Financial Times, Dec 2008

37. ’Many of those I spoke to traced this new approach to the 2004 report Mission-Shaped Church...’ ‘ ’Many of those I spoke to traced this new approach to the 2004 report Mission-Shaped Church...’ Financial Times, Dec 2008

38. New ways of being church Non-churched (40%) Closed de-churched (20%) Open de- churched (20%) Fringe - less than monthly (10%) Regular attendees - at least monthly (10%) Mission-Shaped Church, p 37-40

42. mission shaped training One year programme Next start Jan 2010 Six sessions Available for parishes, deanery groups etc Free download www.freshexpressions.org.uk www.missionshapedministry.org