CMD Programme 2020

Bishop’s Days Monday 23rd March Monday 28th September Portsmouth Cathedral

One-Day Courses

Exploring Catholic Liturgy Using Common Worship Doing Conﬂict Well! Medical Ethics Inspiring Music in Worship Preaching Old Testament Estates Ministry Agreed Lead into Evangelism The Devil’s Storyteller Effective Administration

CMD Reader Training Welcome to our 2020 Programme of Diocesan CMD Days

Over the past four years Mission Discipleship and Ministry has been seeking to support church growth in our diocese. In order to do this we have addressed the issues that the philosopher Charles Taylor sees as being at the heart of secularisation: declining numbers in church; lack of inﬂuence in society; a sceptical secularised mindset that prioritises consumerism. Our response has three important strands:

Growth in depth: enabling our churches to deepen the living faith of those who are part of our church communities so that their experience of God is rich and meaningful. We might describe this as pre-evangelism: helping Christians to reﬂect on their faith so that they are able to share a living faith with others.

Growth in breath: enabling churches to share their faith with others and make an impact upon their communities. This is about shaping the discussion about what the Common Good of society might be according to a Christian narrative in which the life and death of Jesus is central. We might describe this as evangelism: Christians sharing their faith with others.

Growth in number: enabling churches to welcome new people into the family of faith by making space for their needs. This is about people encountering something of the hospitality of God in the life of church communities. We might describe this as post- evangelism: Christians welcoming into the church family those who have heard the good news.

This booklet of Continuing Ministerial Development training is designed to support these aims. In our ﬁrst Bishop’s Days we will be looking at how we can renew our worship in a way that allows new people to be welcomed into the community of faith.

Other courses support conﬂict transformation, preaching, liturgy, music, people management, theology and working in deprived communities. I encourage all licensed ministers to renew and refresh their ministry by taking part in the CMD programme.

The Rev’d Canon Dr Anthony C Rustell Head of Mission, Discipleship and Ministry

How to Book Please book your places as soon as possible by clicking on News and Events/Upcoming Events/Training at www.portsmouth.anglican.org. If you have any queries, please contact the MDM team at [email protected] or call 023 9289 9685. Bishop’s Days Monday 23rd March 2020 & Monday 28th September 2020 at Portsmouth Cathedral for Clergy, Readers, Pioneers, and Lay Worship Leaders

“I welcome all in active ministry as Readers and Clergy to these days of meeting for learning and fellowship.

We take time together to pause for listening, sharing and reﬂecting on how we fashion our lives, and the lives of our congregations, to proclaim the Gospel, grow the Church, and build the Kingdom”

Renewing Worship led by WILD Group including Bethan Fogell and Ally Ross (Choir Church Pioneer Minister) 10am to 3pm on Monday 23rd March

This day will focus on refreshing and re-energising our existing worship and introducing new forms of worship. A range of workshops and presentations will explore topics including developing contextual worship, worshipping with dementia and regenerating worship for the whole family. A new and exciting resource to support our singing and music in collective and church worship will be launched and available to take away on the day.

SAVE THE DATE 10am to 3pm on Monday 28th September

Theme to be announced later in January. One-Day Courses

Exploring Catholic Approaches to Liturgy led by Anthony Rustell and Fr Russell Lawson for Ordinands, Curates and Other Clergy Wednesday, 29th January 2020 at Holy Spirit, Southsea

A practical liturgy day for ordinands, curates and other clergy to increase understanding of catholic liturgical traditions, rubrics and ceremonial. This is not a course for those who are already experts in this field, but for those who would like to learn how to employ a simple, dignified and well-ordered ceremonial in liturgical worship. We hope to answer any questions you have about ceremonial, and to offer practical guidance about ordering and celebrating the liturgy with confidence. We encourage clergy from all theological traditions to take part. Spaces are limited to 15 participants. We ask you to bring either cassock alb and cincture or cassock, alb, amice and cincture with you.

Head of Mission, Discipleship, and Ministry at Portsmouth Diocese since 2013, Anthony advises the Bishop’s Council on strategic development and provides consultancy and training for parishes on lay discipleship development. He was formerly priest in the parish of Tongwynlais.

The Reverend Russell Lawson, born and brought up in Northumberland, he studied Geography at Leeds University and Theology at Oxford University. He trained for the priesthood at St Stephen’s House, Oxford, and was ordained in 1998 to a title in the Diocese of St Albans. He has worked in town, suburban, and in multi-ethnic UPA parishes. Some moderately catholic, others very distinctly so. Most recently at St Albans, South Norwood in the Diocese of Southwark before coming to Portsmouth in 2018 to serve as Vicar of Holy Spirit, Southsea.

Less is more: Using Common Worship well by Angela Tilby and Jo Spreadbury for Clergy, Lay Worship Leaders, PTO’s Readers Thursday, 27th February 2020 at Rowlands Castle

It is 20 years since the Common Worship ‘black book’ of services and prayers for the Church of England was published - start of a library of authorised volumes of resources for worship. Across the day we shall reflect on how the book has been used and experienced in parishes and also consider whether the time has come to cut back on some of the variety and offer a simpler and more coherent approach to texts used in liturgical worship. What principles might emerge from this and what might the results look like?

The day will be led by Canon Angela Tilby, writer and broadcaster and Canon of Honour in this Diocese, and Canon Jo Spreadbury, Canon Precentor of Portsmouth Cathedral and Chair of Praxis and member of the Liturgical Commission. One-Day Courses

Doing Conﬂict Well: A day on conﬂict transformation using material from Bridge Builders led by Anthony Rustell for Clergy, and Readers Saturday, 28th March 2020 at Peninsular House, Portsmouth

A conflict transformation day for clergy and Readers. Every church situation has some level of conflict, and sometimes conflict can be a really healthy sign that people are engaged in church life and really care about the future. But how do we decide if the conflict is healthy or not? Should we tackle the conflict head on? How should we approach conflict? This is a day for those who wish to understand the human dynamics of churches rather better, and to be more able to transform conflict into healthy discussion. Spaces are limited to 15 participants.

Medical Ethics led by David Carpenter and Ike Ugboma for Clergy and Readers Wednesday, 22nd April 2020 at Rowlands Castle

Advances in medical science have moved on apace and, not surprisingly they are welcomed by all who have a prospect of benefit. Ethical considerations tend to follow in the trail of scientific innovation; we innovate first then think about ethical consequences after.There is a price to pay for these developing treatments, not only in financial terms but also there is the human cost of experimental treatment in the course of drug development. These challenges have much in common - they lead to questioning whether what can be provided ought to be.Members of the clergy and their lay supporters typically find themselves embroiled in very difficult situations. This day will provide ample opportunities to discuss the role of ministry in a climate of medical innovation.

David Carpenter is a recently retired moral and political philosopher who continues to support local and national organisations in the practical applications of ethics. He is a member of the ethics committees in the local Hospital Trust and the Rowans Hospice. He also chairs an NHS research ethics committee which reviews wide-ranging research including clinical trials of drugs. David will trace the history of the NHS, identifying ethic issues en route. His talk will be followed by an opportunity for discussion - are there worse things than death?

Dr Ike Ugboma is a Consultant Geriatrician working at Queen Alexandra Hospital. He will reﬂect on many of the more challenging cases he has experienced raising key points of ethics. His talk will be followed by an opportunity for in-depth discussion. One-Day Courses

Inspiring Music in Worship led by Helen Bent for Rural Readers and Clergy, Organists, Musicians Tuesday, 12th May 2020 at Rowlands Castle

This engaging and interactive day will encourage churches to make the best use of music to enhance their worship, especially rural churches with few resources. There will be accessible musical examples although no musical expertise is needed. Pioneer and author of Spring Music in Worship, Helen has carefully listened to those in local churches, responding to their frequently asked questions and heartfelt challenges and requests with wisdom and a wealth of experience of across the full spectrum of tradition and style.

Helen Bent is a priest, musician and respected author with a wealth of experience in both parish ministry and the training of worship leaders and musicians across the country. For 10 years, she was Bishop’s Adviser in Music and Worship in the Sheffield Diocese. In 2015, she was appointed by the RSCM and Praxis to pioneer and develop ministerial training. She is also licensed as an Associate Priest in Peterborough Diocese and regularly leads worship in the Walgrave Benefice, a group of four churches in rural Northamptonshire.

Preaching the Old Testament led by Paul Burden for Clergy, Readers, PTO’s Occasional Preachers Saturday, 13th June 2020 at Peninsular House

Most preachers are committed to preaching from the whole Word of God, and yet the Old Testament can be relatively neglected in the sermon diet of the average congregation, which is caused by many reasons. This day will take an overview of the issues and questions that need to be addressed when preaching from the Old Testament, suggesting different ways into difﬁcult passages and applying these ideas to a speciﬁc case study.

Revd Paul Burden is the Coordinator of the Sarum Centre for Formations in Ministry at Sarum College. He has a particular desire to develop and encourage preachers in their ministry. One-Day Courses

Estates Ministry Agreed led by Ali Bolton for Clergy, Readers and Pioneers esp. UPA’s Thursday 18th June 2020 at St Alban’s West Leigh

New housing coming to your parish? Want to extend God’s love and welcome to these new communities?

Ali Boulton will help us explore our response right from the planning stages, through the ﬁrst builds, making relationships and community, forming disciples of Jesus to being church together. Ali is a Baptist Minister and full of ﬁrst hand experience which she will bring alongside examples from around the country. Along with her family and the support of 3 couples, Ali has lived incarnationally on a new housing estate for over nine years responding to God’s call to unconditionally bless the community. Through blessing, making friends and listening to the community, a church for the unchurched emerged. Ali has worked closely with housing associations, the council and a range of community stakeholders. Ali also generously gives her time to enable others in Pioneer Mission in New Housing Areas, alongside connecting with people from a variety of denominations engaging in New Housing Areas across the country through the work of the New Housing Hub.

How to Lead Your Church in Evangelism led by David Male for Clergy, Readers, Pioneers, Key Lay Leaders Saturday, 27th June 2020 at St Jude’s

Helping leaders both lay and ordained to think about what is means to lead your church in evangelism, (even if evangelism is not your particular gift). How can you effectively envision, encourage enable and equip the whole of your church to talk about and live out their faith in the whole of their lives. How might your send them out to live out their baptismal promises. Come and ﬁnd out more and deepen your own understanding and pick up lots of practical tips.

Revd Canon David Male is presently Director of Evangelism and Discipleship for the Church of England based in Church House, Westminster. He leads a large team which is helping dioceses and churches to equip and release people for evangelism and discipleship in the whole of their lives. Previously he was a Tutor in Pioneer Mission Training at Ridley Hall and Westcott House, Cambridge from 2006 to 2015. In this role he developed the first Pioneer track in the Church of England and also started the Centre for Pioneer Learning in Cambridge, an organisation he founded to equip, resource and send out lay and ordained pioneers from across the denominations. Dave spent 10 years starting and leading the Net Church in Huddersfield which was one of the first fresh expressions of church in the UK. He has written a number of books and articles on evangelism and pioneering issues including The Word Out on evangelism and speak and lectures on evangelism and pioneer issues both nationally and internationally. One-Day Courses

The Devil’s Storyteller led by Anthony Cane for Clergy & Readers Thursday, 15th October 2020 at Portsmouth Cathedral

Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy is a worldwide bestseller and the basis for a popular BBC adaptation. This [event] will explore the apparent paradox of a novelist well known for his atheism, being so inﬂuenced by a Christian epic poem - Milton’s Paradise Lost. I will show that it is not possible to understand Pullman’s work without an appreciation of both of his love of Milton and dislike of C.S.Lewis, arguing that in fact all three have much in common. We will explore the signiﬁcant of key aspects of His Dark Materials (such as ‘daemons’ and ‘dust’), and whether or not Pullman really is the ‘most dangerous author in Britain today’ (Peter Hitchens). Finally, we will look at the wider questions raised by a consideration of Pullman, Milton and Lewis, such as: - What is the relationship between stories and narratives, and the more abstract truths of doctrine and creed? - Can stories be more than entertainment, but vehicles for exploring matters of truth and value?

Anthony has served since 2007 and has led a transformation of its work in the areas of education, the arts, visitor engagement, and external partnerships. During his varied career, he has worked with the homeless and drug addict, and served the Church along the south coast - in Brighton and Torquay, as well as Chichester.

Effective Administration led by John Truscott for Clergy, Church Administrators, and Church Managers Tuesday 17th November 2020 at Rowlands Castle

All our incumbents who work with administrative staff are warmly invited to attend this event, booking will be taken for one incumbent and up to two administrators to attend together. The event is designed for employed PAs, Church Administrators, Ofﬁce Managers or Operations Managers (full or part-time, paid or voluntary) but not for PCC Secretaries, Treasures or other traditional administrative roles. We will look at how you can develop your partnership and enable each other to grow in your roles and responsibilities. In the second half there will be two workshops to choose from. You can opt to attend together or separately. One workshop will focus on all issues relating to PCC employment responsibilities and practices; the other will focus on mechanisms and approaches to effective parish communications.

An independent church consultant and trainer, John champions the ministry of ‘creative organisation’. For details of his work, visit www.john-truscott.co.uk His ‘resources’ sections may be downloaded and printed free of charge. CMD Reader Training 2020

Vocations with Peter Hall – Diocesan Director of Vocations and Ordinands Saturday 1st February 9.30am -12.30pm Conference room Peninsular House

“Is God Calling you? The Church of England has set itself a bold challenge to increase vocations to the priesthood and diaconate by 50% by 2020. Portsmouth is doing well so far, but what about vocations to Reader Ministry and other forms of service? This session will cover a general introduction to Vocations and the current shape of the discernment process in our diocese. It’s also a chance for me, as Director of Vocations, to hear your ideas about raising our game in helping all God’s people to fulﬁl their calling”. Peter Hall

Limit of 30 attendees

Assisting at the Eucharist with Ruth Tuschling – Spirituality Adviser Saturday 22nd February 2020 9.30am-12.30pm St John the Baptist, 120 Redhill Road, Rowlands Castle, PO9 6DF

Why do we do what we do at the Eucharist?’ An introduction to the structure and the reasons why. This is either a stand-alone training day or can be used in conjunction with (but not as an attendance requirement of) the training day on assisting at the Eucharist, to be run by Canon Anthony Rustell on 7th March 2020.

Limit 15 attendees

Assisting at the Eucharist with Anthony Rustell – Head of Mission, Discipleship and Ministry Saturday 7th March 9.30am -12.30pm St John the Baptist, 120 Redhill Road, Rowlands Castle, PO9 6DF

Every parish has its own liturgical traditions regarding presiding and assisting at the Eucharist. This training day will help Readers think through ideas for best practice that they can discuss, adapt and possibly implement with their incumbents. The event will give practical and theological perspectives on good liturgical practice for Common Worship.

Limit of 15 attendees CMD Reader Training 2020

Pioneering with Greg Bakker – Pioneer Development Ofﬁcer Saturday 9th May 9.30am -12.30pm Conference room Peninsular House

The Signiﬁcance of Pioneer Advocates

Not everyone is a pioneer. But pioneers do need advocates who will support their work and help create space for pioneering to ﬂourish. This workshop is designed for Readers and explores the signiﬁcant role they have in supporting pioneering work among those not yet connected to a church community.

Limit 30 attendees

Mission and Evangelism with Andrew Hargreaves – Mission Development Ofﬁcer Saturday 12th September 9.30am -12.30pm Conference room Peninsular House

You may or may not have the gift of evangelism or connecting with your community in mission but you are a leader who is called to equip others in all of God’s gifts and see the body of Christ ﬂourish. So if you want to grow in evangelism and mission yourself or help to raise up those in your church with those gifts then come to our mission and evangelism morning which will combine practical sessions on words and actions to reach our community with the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Limit 30 attendees

Preaching in the Year of Mark with Anthony Rustell – Head of Mission, Discipleship and Ministry Saturday 17th October 9.30am -12.30pm Conference room Peninsular House

From the mid-Victorian period, with the realisation that this previously neglected text may have been the ﬁrst gospel to be written, interest in Mark’s work as an author greatly increased. This training day explores his eschatological and cross centred gospel, and will prepare Readers to preach in Year B (the lectionary year of Mark)

Limit 30 attendees Mission, Discipleship and Ministry Creative Kingdom Engagement

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