{"id":6805,"date":"2020-01-28T09:12:40","date_gmt":"2020-01-28T09:12:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?page_id=6805"},"modified":"2020-01-29T07:06:14","modified_gmt":"2020-01-29T07:06:14","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?page_id=6805","title":{"rendered":"Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-6805\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-6805-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-6805-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6805-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_recent-posts-widget-with-thumbnails recent-posts-widget-with-thumbnails panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" >\n<div id=\"rpwwt-widget-0-0-0\" class=\"rpwwt-widget\">\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\">Resources for Download<\/h3>\n\t<ul>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=9976\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">Video Released for Deanery Briefing: The Grief Phenomenon<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">October 28, 2024<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">Now available: video and powerpoint slides for Deanery Briefing: The Grief Phenomenon with Revd Nicky Grey More details and download<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=9976\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=8829\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Sarah-Holmes-Round-100x100.webp\" class=\"attachment-75x75 size-75x75 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Dr Sarah Holmes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Sarah-Holmes-Round-100x100.webp 100w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Sarah-Holmes-Round-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Sarah-Holmes-Round-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Sarah-Holmes-Round-600x600.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Sarah-Holmes-Round.webp 706w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">The Future of the church? Rethinking the framework of ministry amongst families &#8211; Dr Sarah Holmes<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">September 30, 2022<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">Downloads: Powerpoint Slides: Discussion Starter:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=8829\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=8686\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Bishop-of-Stepney-for-website-320x320-1-100x100.webp\" class=\"attachment-75x75 size-75x75 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Bishop-of-Stepney-for-website-320x320-1-100x100.webp 100w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Bishop-of-Stepney-for-website-320x320-1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Bishop-of-Stepney-for-website-320x320-1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Bishop-of-Stepney-for-website-320x320-1.webp 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">Safeguarding: everyone\u2019s wellbeing, everyone\u2019s responsibility?<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">March 31, 2022<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">Safeguarding: everyone\u2019s wellbeing, everyone\u2019s responsibility? Download the PowerPoint Slides: Do we understand what safeguarding is really\u00a0about, and how it is fundamental to wellbeing, and to a healthy ministry?\u00a0\u00a0Churches try to do the right thing of course, appointing a Safeguarding Officer, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=8686\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=8435\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">Jimmy Dale: Video of Deanery Briefing<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">July 23, 2021<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\"><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=8178\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2020s-Vision-March-2020-100x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75 size-75x75 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2020s-Vision-March-2020-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2020s-Vision-March-2020-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2020s-Vision-March-2020-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">A vision for the Church of England in the 2020s<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">April 1, 2021<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">View Video: A Vision for the Church of England 2020s Thursday 25 March, 12 &#8211; 1pm Archbishop Stephen Cottrell and panel members explore the emerging vision and strategic priorities for the Church for the next decade. This is the first in a series of webinars that will explore what it means to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=8178\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=7016\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ParishandPeople-100x100.png\" class=\"attachment-75x75 size-75x75 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ParishandPeople-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ParishandPeople-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">Deanery Exchange Autumn 2013<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">January 29, 2020<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">After over 35 years, this is the last printed Deanery Exchange.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=7016\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6982\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5-100x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75 size-75x75 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5.jpg 186w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">The Role of the Rural\/Area Dean<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">January 28, 2020<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">Important reflections on how the role has been changing over the last two decades.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6982\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6977\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5-100x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75 size-75x75 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5.jpg 186w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">The Deanery in Synodical Government<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">January 28, 2020<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">Synodical government needs good communication. This briefing offers ideas for how deanery synods can hear what is being discussed at General Synod etc, and how members need to report their own discussions to their parishes.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6977\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6974\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5-100x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75 size-75x75 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5.jpg 186w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">The Deanery as an employer (2)<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">January 28, 2020<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">An update following the General Synod debate (2010) exploring the legal status of the deanery<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6974\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6970\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5-100x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75 size-75x75 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5.jpg 186w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">The Deanery as an employer (1)<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">January 28, 2020<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">A practical guide to employing people in the deanery <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6970\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6966\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">Setting the Deanery Synod Agenda<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">January 28, 2020<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">The synod agenda constrains what a deanery can achieve. This briefing offers a fundamental reappraisal of how synods can fulfil their purpose.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6966\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6962\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5-100x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75 size-75x75 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5.jpg 186w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">Planning for Mission in the Deanery<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">January 28, 2020<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">Planning for mission is a task frequently referred to the deanery. This briefing offers clues to how to tackle this important task.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6962\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6957\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5-100x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75 size-75x75 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5.jpg 186w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">Deanery Synod Members<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">January 28, 2020<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">What every new Deanery Synod member needs to know<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6957\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6953\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5-100x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75 size-75x75 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5.jpg 186w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">Deanery Projects<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">January 28, 2020<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">Practical advice on how deaneries and local churches can plan and organise projects and social enterprises for the benefit of the wider community<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6953\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6948\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5-100x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75 size-75x75 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5.jpg 186w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">Deanery Pastoral Committees<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">January 28, 2020<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">Advice from an archdeacon on the workings of these important committees<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6948\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6944\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5-100x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75 size-75x75 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5.jpg 186w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">Deanery Office Holders<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">January 28, 2020<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">Notes on the role of the Lay Chair, the two synod secretaries (!), and the Deanery Treasurer<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6944\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6938\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5-100x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75 size-75x75 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5.jpg 186w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">Associate Area Deans<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">January 28, 2020<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">Exploring the notion that Area Deans should not act alone<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6938\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=1930\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image1-100x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75 size-75x75\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image1-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image1.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">Best Practice in Deaneries<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">June 19, 2014<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">Paul Towner\u2019s 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 \u201cBest Practice in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=1930\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=1808\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"46\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/image2-150x91.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75 size-75x75\" alt=\"\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">Seeds for Change<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">April 13, 2014<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">Resources for Groups, Meetings and Desicion-Making<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=1808\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=1796\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/image1-100x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75 size-75x75 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">The Arthur Rank Centre<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">April 11, 2014<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">Resources for Rural Churches<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=1796\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=5631\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">A Deanery Development Facilitator<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">December 4, 2013<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">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?<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=5631\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=5619\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">Leadership in the Local Church<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">December 4, 2013<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">2013: Subtitled \"The Blessings of Powerlessness\", this short paper by John Cole offers a provocative and Biblically-based assessment of the place of leadership when the Church takes seriously the whole-life ministry of the members of the local Christian community.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=5619\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6790\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">Choose Life<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">October 1, 2013<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">This compendium of papers was produced by members of the Parish &amp; People editorial team for the final Deanery Resource Unit mailing. Kingdom 119: Church 3 &#8211; getting things back into proportion Renewal from the Outside In &#8211; a review of our recent experience Baptised for Ministry in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6790\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=5633\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">A Communications Toolkit<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">December 4, 2012<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">2012: The Salisbury Diocesan Communications Team provides this exciting new toolkit to help local churches to communicate effectively with those around them.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=5633\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=5629\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">As others see us<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">December 4, 2012<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">by Sue Rodd - 2012: A study reveals a huge communications gap between the residents and their churches in a Wiltshire Village. How would your church fare in your local community?<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=5629\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=5600\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">Thirsty for God<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">December 3, 2012<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">by John Cole - 2012: Where do you - and others - find spiritual wells? Examine evidence that challenges our conventional thinking about ministry, mission and congregational life.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=5600\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=5580\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">A Communications Toolkit<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">December 3, 2012<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">2012: The Salisbury Diocesan Communications Team provides this exciting new toolkit to help local churches to communicate effectively with those around them.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=5580\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6925\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">Escaping the Rack?<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">January 28, 2012<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">SPRING 2012   Faithful discipleship involves living a fully rounded life.Is it time for each of us to take stock?<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6925\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6914\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">Chinese Christian wisdom!<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">January 28, 2012<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">AUTUMN 2012  As the Church of England struggles to reach a common mind about ordaining women as bishops \u2013 and much else! - can we listen to wise words from Chinese Christians?<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6914\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6898\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">Mini-Guide: Leading Intercessions<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">January 28, 2012<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">Practical advice for those asked to lead intercessions<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6898\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6881\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">When the Incumbent Leaves<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">January 28, 2012<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">Checklists and challenges for churchwardens and the PCC<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6881\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=5623\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">Communal Ministry: Towards the Ministry of All<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">December 4, 2011<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">by Jimmy Hamilton-Brown - 2011: For too long the Church of England has focused on the accredited ministries of individuals - the ordination of women, collaboration between clergy and lay, etc. Have we missed a deeper truth that ministry is a function of the whole Christian community?<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=5623\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6929\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">Two Sorts of Christian?<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">September 28, 2011<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">AUTUMN 2010: As a disciple of Jesus Christ, which of these excites you more? - The truths that the Holy Spirit has already revealed, or the truth into which the Holy Spirit has yet to lead us?<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6929\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6933\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/hishers-100x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75 size-75x75 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/hishers-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/hishers-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">Women Bishops?<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">April 28, 2011<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">SPRING 2011: How can the Church of England have women as bishops and still maintain 'two integrities'? The issues are complex. Where do you stand?<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6933\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6919\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">Communion or Covenant?<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">January 28, 2011<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">AUTUMN 2011: Is the proposed \"Anglican Covenant\" really the best way of holding the Anglican Communion together?<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6919\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6902\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">Visitations<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">January 28, 2011<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">A churchwarden's guide, compiled by Archdeacon John Cox<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6902\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6894\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">Mini-Guide: Reading the Bible in Church<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">January 28, 2011<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">Practical advice for those asked to read during worship<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6894\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6889\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">Charity Registration for Parishes<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">January 28, 2011<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">Peter Smith, from Lincoln's Inn, explains the changes in the Charities Act 2006 and how they affect PCCs.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6889\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6885\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">Chairing a Meeting<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">January 28, 2011<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">Good advice from a former national President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6885\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6833\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">&#8220;I am a Churchgoer &#8230; Get me out of here!!&#8221;<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">January 28, 2011<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">by John Cole - first published Spring 2011: This light-hearted quiz for church groups prompts deeper questions about the journey local churches and church people must take as they are renewed as servants of God's mission.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6833\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6829\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">Good Listening<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">January 28, 2011<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">The Lifeblood of a Creative Learning Community by Paul and Jenny Rolph - 2011: For this practical guide, originally written for Church of England deaneries, Jenny and Paul bring their rich experience as counsellors and teacher trainers. Their insights are applicable to any group of Christ's disciples - or, indeed, anywhere where human beings want to develop true community.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6829\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=5627\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">Caring for the Unemployed &#8211; what can YOU do?<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">December 4, 2010<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">by Raymond Draper - 2010: The Bishop of Chelmsford's Unemployment Adviser explores the role of local churches in support of those facing unemployment.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=5627\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6845\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">Studying the Bible together<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">January 28, 2010<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">with contributions by Professor Keith Ward and others - 2010: Studying the Bible together provides a fruitful context where Christian communities from different traditions can learn to listen to each other and to God. This booklet establishes some important first principles for how the study should be done.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6845\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6820\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">Discerning the Mind of the Community<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">January 28, 2010<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">by John Cole - 2010: When Christian communities take counsel together, the aim should never be to win majority support for one group's point of view at the expense of the rest. Instead the task is to seek God's wisdom wherever it may be found. Originally written for Church of England deaneries, these principles can be applied anywhere!<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6820\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=5621\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">Deaneries and Circuits<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">December 4, 2009<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">by John Cole \u2013 2009: Anglican Deaneries and Methodist Circuits have different roles and often seem to inhabit parallel universes - but they can be partners in mission. This important booklet shows how.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=5621\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=5602\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">Sharing Local Ministry<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">December 4, 2009<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">by Beren Hartless - 2009: A 21st century vision of the disciplines and shifts of perspective that are needed to enable the whole people of God, ordained or lay, to engage together in God's ministry.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=5602\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6908\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">Can Change be made to last?<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">January 28, 2009<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">AUTUMN 2009: Local Shared Ministry requires a culture shift. Otherwise it will be just a passing fashion. How can lay people set the pace?<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6908\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6849\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">The Nature of Church<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">January 28, 2009<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">This four-session study guide for lay and ordained was written by Beverley Hollins for use with small groups in the North Buckinghamshire deanery where she was Deanery Development Facilitator. It was first offered for download on the Oxford Diocesan web site.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6849\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6824\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">Does the C of E really value the Bible?<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">January 28, 2009<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">by Jimmy Hamilton-Brown \u2013 2009: A report based on letters to Church Times from the former Provost of Southwark, the Very Revd David Edwards, in which he calls for a new commitment to study the Bible as a way of enabling the Church of England\u2019s different traditions to learn to listen to each other.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6824\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6817\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">Celebrating the Ministry of All<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">January 28, 2009<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">by Jimmy Hamilton-Brown \u2013 2009: Suggestions for worship and Bible study that celebrate lay people and clergy working together for the sake of God's Kingdom in the world.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6817\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=5625\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">Church without Price?<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">December 4, 2008<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">by John Cole - 2008: Does a re-discovery of the meaning of God's covenant love give the local Christian community a new relevance in a consumer society that is losing its way?<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=5625\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=5615\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">Local Preachers and Readers<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">December 4, 2008<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">by John Cole \u2013 2008: Methodist Local Preachers and Anglican Licensed Readers share similar skills, but their roles are subtly different. Yet they can in many ways share their distinctive ministries. This important booklet shows how.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=5615\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6985\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5-100x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75 size-75x75 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5.jpg 186w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">Training for Deanery Lay Chairs<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">January 28, 2007<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">Robin Brown (2007) describes a pilot workshop for the induction and training of Deanery lay Chairs<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6985\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=5617\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">Leadership and Vision<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">December 4, 2004<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">y Jimmy Hamilton-Brown - 2004: An exploration of how the role of parish clergy is changing and must continue to change as lay people are set free to fulfil their baptismal vocation.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=5617\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6842\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">Psalms of Life &#8211; Creation<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">January 28, 2004<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">by John Hammersley: John wrote his Psalms of Life over many years during his long priestly ministry, exploring contemporary themes in the style of the Biblical Psalms. This booklet contains his psalms on the theme of Creation. They have been set out for liturgical use.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6842\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=7010\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5-100x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75 size-75x75 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5.jpg 186w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">A New Way of Working<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">January 29, 2000<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">A presentation by John Holbrook of the prospects and challenges of deploying stipendiary ministry in Deddington Deanery (Oxford Diocese) in 2000 - with introduction by Jimmy Hamilton-Brown and a comment and challenge from the Bishop of Dorchester. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=7010\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=7006\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5-100x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75 size-75x75 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5.jpg 186w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">A Look at Rural Deans and Deaneries<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">January 29, 1995<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">Bob Britton's analysis of his 1995 survey, which revealed widespread uncertainty about the role of the deanery and its Rural\/Area Dean. How far have times changed?<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=7006\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6989\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5-100x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-75x75 size-75x75 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/image5.jpg 186w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><span class=\"rpwwt-post-title\">Working together in Teams and Groups<\/span><\/a><div class=\"rpwwt-post-date\">January 28, 1989<\/div><div class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt\">by John Hammersley (1989)<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?p=6989\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rpwwt-post-excerpt-more\"> [more\u2026]<\/a><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t<\/ul>\r\n<\/div><!-- .rpwwt-widget -->\r\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-6805-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6805-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-6989\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/image4.jpg\" width=\"3798\" height=\"3756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/image4.jpg 3798w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/image4-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/image4-600x593.jpg 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