Planning for mission is a task frequently referred to the deanery. This briefing offers clues to how to tackle this important task.
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Planning for mission is a task frequently referred to the deanery. This briefing offers clues to how to tackle this important task.
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What every new Deanery Synod member needs to know
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Practical advice on how deaneries and local churches can plan and organise projects and social enterprises for the benefit of the wider community
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Advice from an archdeacon on the workings of these important committees
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Notes on the role of the Lay Chair, the two synod secretaries (!), and the Deanery Treasurer
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Exploring the notion that Area Deans should not act alone
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Paul Towner’s sabbatical study into Deaneries during September and October 2013 enabled him to read a wide range of materials, many of which are not available on the web or in any library. So in this archive section he has put together the report he has written, entitled “Best Practice in Deaneries”, and includes links to 19 other documents that are connected with the subject.
Paul writes, “If you only read one of these I strongly recommend a General Synod paper (GSMisc639) “Good Practice in Deaneries”, which was published about 2000, and gives a very good introduction to the topics.”
For more, see the web site of St Peter and St James in Hereford…
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Have a look at our guides and briefings which have lots of practical skills and ideas to make your meetings run smoothly and painlessly, not to mention making your campaign or project a success! We cover topics like consensus decision making, facilitating meetings, how to win your campaign, publicity, and taking action. All our materials are free.
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The Arthur Rank Centre provides resources for rural churches.
The ARC is an ecumenical Christian charity founded in 1972 to be a focus and resource for the work of churches in rural areas. The ARC leads the Christian churches in their efforts to improve the quality of life of those living and working in rural communities.
We provide hundreds of resources for rural churches , including a comprehensive resource for those involved in Multi-church Ministry. We also run specialist training, such as our popular Rural Ministry Course and CLiRC (Creative Leadership in the Rural Church).
Germinate! is our major day conference on rural church mission and ministry for lay people, clergy and regional church leaders; and the ARC is the hub for the church network of Rural Officers and Agricultural Chaplains
2013: Read Beverley Hollins’ account of her experience in this unique five-year appointment in a North Buckinghamshire deanery. Would your deanery benefit from a similar appointment?