Ministry in the age of AI - 1
From a webinar by Barna and RightNow Media
25% of adults say that they would trust an AI response if they asked it questions about Christian teachings and beliefs. That rises to 40% for Gen Z and Millennials. We face interesting questions about how to do ministry.
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Everybody needs good neighbourhoods
From a report by Local Trust
Communities with neighbourhood-based initiatives exhibit; lower overall levels of crime, a greater reduction in levels of anti-social behaviour, a greater reduction in levels of criminal damage, a better neighbourhood environment and..
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Believing but not religious
From a session at Human Flourishing
We're seeing the decline in the number of congregations and in the number of religious vocations. However, we still have incredibly high numbers of people who believe in God or a higher power...
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Building youth resilience
From an article by Bold
Resilience is not just something individual - like perseverance or grit. It is also about navigating resources – both social and non-social – that are available in the wider environment.
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Rethinking church planting: don't start with Sunday
From an article by Missional Church Network
We must start with discipleship and mission and work toward church. Church planting is the outworking of engaging context and cultivating community. The church is formed by mission and is formed for mission.
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How to measure the impact of employee volunteering
From a guide by Submittable
A volunteering programme can be transformational for employees, community members, non-profits and your business. Clarify what you hope to achieve and then tie 5 measurement strategies to those goals.
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How are adults coming to faith in the UK?
From a Twitter X thread from Phil Knox
Big themes for churches to explore. 1. Friendship. 2. Digital. 3. Mercy ministry and gospel. 4. Hospitality. 5. The Bible. 6. Prayer and dreams... More details..
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Online - Equality in community - Welcoming people
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Hosted by Places of Welcome, this session will bring together a space to understand ‘Equality in the community’.
Suitable for churches, other faith groups and community groups, we will thoughtfully consider how we welcome and respond to people with differing experiences and expectations crossing the thresholds of our projects and buildings.
22/05/2024
10:00
In-Person - Ekklesia Rising Summit 2 - Newcastle
@Clarion Hotel Newcastle South A184 East Boldon
Are you ready to explore Jesus' vision of transforming cities and nations?
Join us for a three-day conference that will explore the depths of Jesus’ kingdom. Hosted by ‘This is the Kingdom’, this event is designed for anyone who seeks to live in a move of the Holy Spirit.
Last year, the conversations around this new era had only just begun. There is so much more that we can discuss together. To guide the discussions, we will be joined by pioneering kingdom minds who will be sharing their insights, knowledge, and wisdom with us.
We will dive deep into the concept of Ekklesia authority, and learn how we can embrace our roles as spiritual warriors in this cosmic war. Discover what it means to live in Jesus’ kingdom, where the possibilities are boundless, the love is limitless, and the transformation is unstoppable!
Together, we have the power to win and claim our inheritance as Jesus' children - will you step up to join us?
24/05/2024
14:00
In-Person and Online - Stronger Things 2024 - London
@Guildhall, London
New Look - Take your place among 1,600 like-minded change makers from the local government, healthcare, voluntary and community sectors to find fresh insights, transform the way you work and help set the community power agenda for the year ahead.
04/06/2024
09:00
Online - Supporting older people in our community
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Does your church want to do more to support the wonderful asset of older people in your community?
This session brings together several experienced practitioners to cover key principles in supporting older people including enabling participation, building real community, breaking down barriers to entry, additional considerations, preventative work, addressing stigmas, as well as take a look at some practical examples of projects and places that are doing this well.
19/06/2024
11:00
Online - Starting from strengths: asset-based community development for churches
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What does it mean to build growth from your community’s assets, rather than focus on solving problems?
Al Barret, author, practitioner, and parish priest in Hodge Hill, explores the ABCD model to inspire and equip you to see your community and its potential in a new light. Bishop Rob Wickham will also share a theological reflection and we’ll hear from Together Network members about what this really looks like in practice.
18/07/2024
11:00