MISSION AND MINISTRY TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES 2018-2019 Dear Colleague, Here is the CMD programme for 2018-2019. I hope that you will find a number of events that interest you. Additional events may be added during the year and we will email you when this happens I encourage you to take a look at what is on offer here and to book up. Attending a training event such as these can give us new perspectives, as well as the opportunity to share our experience with others. Of course it comes at a cost; our work does not go away while we are out of the Mission Community. It is our responsibility to feed ourselves though. Taking time out to do so can give us new energy as well as new skills and perspectives. It is part of the task of ministry. I encourage you to take a look and book some training now. Inevitably some events will be oversubscribed. If the system does not allow you to book, please contact Cathy Scoffield [email protected] to be added to a waiting list. The easiest way to book is to follow the instructions below and book online. You will receive a confirmation that we have received your booking and 7 – 10 days before an event you should receive joining instructions. If that does not happen, please contact Cathy Scoffield. Most events are in Exeter and lunch is normally provided, but do check the joining instructions, as timings may change slightly. There is an opportunity to tell us of any dietary needs when booking. I really hope that you can protect your diary, but it helps so much, if, in the event that you absolutely need to cancel, you let us know in good time, not least because we may well have a waiting list or may have paid for a lunch that is not needed. I look forward to seeing you, Best wishes, Prebendary Philip Sourbut Director of Mission & Ministry HOW TO BOOK YOUR EVENTS Once you have read this brochure and decided which courses you would like to attend, just fill out the form online. Go to http://exeter.anglican.org /continuing-ministerial-development-clergy/ If you have any problems or queries please contact [email protected] or Tel: 01392 294973 (Cathy). What’s on . Save the Date October 2018 3rd October 2018 Pre-retirement seminar 6th October 2018 Leading a Whole Life Disciple Making Church 17th October 2018 Leading a Whole Life Disciple Making Church 24th October 2018 SSMs Evening – Administration November 2018 1st November 2018 Parish Finance for Clergy 3rd November 2018 Gospel of Luke 5th November 2018 Induction Day – for those new to the Diocese 8th November 2018 Schools Ministry January 2019 15th January 2019 SSMs Evening – Priesthood as a Craft 22nd January 2019 Science, Religion & Theology 31st January 2019 Building Courage February 2019 4th February 2019 Moving On March 2019 5th March 2019 Working with Loss in your Congregations 23rd March 2019 Leading a Praying Church 26th & 27th March 2019 Bridgebuilders -2-day course April 2019 3rd April 2019 Coaching taster day 4th April 2019 Working with Feedback May 2019 14th May 2019 Wellsprings: seeking refreshment and life – details to follow 23rd May 2019 Interpersonal Style June 2019 11th June 2019 The Local Matters 20th June 2019 Wisdom for Mission from the Church Fathers July 2019 nd 22 July 2019 A Morning with John Bell Wednesday 3rd October 2018 RETIREMENT PRE-RETIREMENT SEMINAR – organised by Pilgrim Financial Planning Boniface Centre, Crediton. 9.15am -4pm A financial & legal seminar for stipendiary clergy & spouses to think through the practical issues of retirement. The seminar includes input from the Pensions Board, a solicitor, a GP and an accountant. It is not a sales pitch. All welcome, the seminar is especially helpful for those within 10-15 years of retirement. Saturday 6th October OR Wednesday 17th October 2018 DISCIPLESHIP LEADING A WHOLE LIFE DISCIPLE MAKING CHURCH A day workshop led by the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity Saturday 6th October at the Cardinal Newman Centre, Exeter. 9.30am - 4pm OR Wednesday 17th October at the Great Hall, Old Deanery, Exeter. 9.30am - 4pm This workshop offers biblical and imaginative possibilities to catalyse change, envision leaders, and identify do-able first steps for your context. It is designed for those (lay and ordained) who have leadership responsibility and exert influence in the life of their local church. Through the day we will explore the biblical vision for whole-life disciple making, share principles, practices and processes to make it possible & help clarify a framework for creating a whole-life disciple making culture in your church. You are encouraged to bring a lay person/leader with you to this workshop. Please include their details on the special requirements section of the booking form. Wednesday 24th October 2018 SELF-SUPPORTING MINISTRY SSM EVENING “Administration - a spiritual gift? Really?” ...Some thoughts on Parish Admin for SSMs Led by Nick Shutt Great Hall, Old Deanery, Exeter EX1 1HS. 5.30–8.30pm (including a light supper) Nick has organised a comprehensive training evening to include theology and teaching on Parish administration and Canon Law. He plans to cover: the ‘Annual Paperchase’; Annual Report; Occasional Offices; Archdeacon’s Visitation; Fees & money – calculation and discretions, Quarterly Return, Accounting practices; PCCs – Church Representation Rules 2017 – the APCM & Vestry Meeting, Composition of PCC, elections, etc; Faculty Jurisdiction – Faculties, Lists A & B, the online system, Gifts to the church etc; Quinquennial Inspections; Safeguarding – Attendance Agreements; Rules relating to visiting priests/speakers, lay led services, communion by extension, administration of communion; Canon Law as a facilitator of Grace… Nick Shutt is the Rector of the Mission Community, a job he took on in 2008. Nick was ordained as a self- supporting minister in 1994 and continues as such to date. In 2008 Nick retired from private practice as a Solicitor. He has degrees in Law (LLB), Ecclesiastical Law (MA) and Photography (BA). In 2010 Nick was made a Prebendary of Exeter Cathedral and received his first and only stipend…a bread roll… Thursday 1st November 2018 FINANCE PARISH FINANCE FOR CLERGY Led by Neil Williams, Diocesan Director of Finance & Bob Soutter, PCC Treasurer Great Hall, Old Deanery, Exeter EX1 1HS. 10am-4pm It is important that clergy are able to understand and interpret PCC accounts and have an insight into PCC finance, in your capacity as Chair of the PCC. This session is intended to provide information and guidance on preparing and interpreting PCC accounts. You will also be provided with lots of information on parish finance in general and how to ensure that the PCC takes full advantage of available benefits/concessions, whilst at the same time being good stewards of money. Saturday 3rd November 2018 PREACHING THE GOSPEL OF LUKE Led by Steve Walton back by popular request Great Hall, Old Deanery, Exeter EX1 1HS. 10am-4pm Luke’s Gospel invites readers and teachers into deep engagement and reflection about Jesus, and what it means to follow him as disciples This study day will enable you to dig deeper into Luke (the ‘controlling Gospel’ for the lectionary from Advent 2018) in order to preach and teach it more informatively and thoughtfully to your congregations. You will receive help with getting the ‘big picture’ of Luke’s story and storytelling, engaging with some of Luke’s big themes and ideas, and key passages, reflecting on preaching on Luke 5:1-11 (the Gospel for Epiphany 5 = 10 Feb 2019), and learning about helpful resources for studying Luke. Those attending are asked to come with a rough outline of key points for a sermon for a congregation they know on Luke 5:1-11 to share and discuss with others in a small group. Steve Walton is an Anglican priest who is Associate Research Fellow and Professor of New Testament at Trinity College, Bristol. He combines a love for engaging in depth with Scripture with a passion to communicate the message of Scripture well himself, and to help others communicate that message well in the church and the world today. He has served in parish ministry, among university students, in vocational advising, and in theological education. He has written widely on the New Testament, including a key textbook Exploring the New Testament, vol 1: The Gospels and Acts (2nd edn; London: SPCK, 2011) co-authored with David Wenham. His major current writing project is the Word Biblical Commentary on Acts, building on his PhD work, published as Leadership and Lifestyle: The Portrait of Paul in the Miletus Speech and 1 Thessalonians (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000). Monday 5th November 2018 CLERGY & DIOCESAN STAFF INDUCTION INDUCTION DAY for those new to the Diocese of Exeter Led by Anthea Carter-Savigear (Director of Human Resources) & Philip Sourbut (Director of Mission and Ministry) Great Hall, Old Deanery, Exeter EX1 1HS. 10am – 4pm. This day provides an introduction to the Diocese of Exeter for clergy new to the Diocese and for lay Diocesan staff. Those new to the Diocese should receive an invitation in due course. Thursday 8th November 2018 SCHOOLS MINISTRY HELP! THERE’S A SCHOOL IN MY MISSION COMMUNITY ! Led by Katherine Lyddon (Diocesan Children’s Ministry Adviser) and Sue Lockwood (Diocesan Deputy Director of Education) Great Hall, Old Deanery, Exeter EX1 1HS. 10am-4pm A day particularly helpful for Clergy and Readers who find working with schools a daunting prospect. An opportunity to bring your own questions as well hear from speakers who will inspire and equip you to work more effectively amongst your local schools. Tuesday 15th January 2019 SELF-SUPPORTING MINISTRY SSM EVENING WORKSHOP - Thinking of Priesthood as a craft Led by Morwenna Ludlow Great Hall, Old Deanery, Exeter.