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

2. Refine Equip Enthuse Creating Sustainable Models for the Rural Church

3. The problem  Reality!

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

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

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

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

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

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

11.  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