msm Essex and East London - Walthamstow

We are delighted to make the mission shaped ministry course locally available as an effective means of training all God’s people further in mission. This has been established jointly between the Diocese of Chelmsford and the Church Mission Society with a growing and broader ownership across the major church movements and denominations. We believe it will be a significant resource for the building of the Kingdom of God in this area. The course has a particular focus on the development of new areas of outreach that engages those outside the reach of traditional church.

This course is designed for laity, clergy and for all trained church leaders. We particularly hope small groups from a congregation will come as this may well deepen the impact of the course and better equip existing congregations. Some may already be involved in a fresh expression of church, others committed to exploring the idea. The course is ecumenical and open to all, subject to the agreement of their senior minister/leader. Costs for the course may be covered by clergy/ministry grants.

The course is hosted by Revd Tony Cant and teachers include both local and national experts such as Canon Chris Neal, Paul Thaxter and Bob and Mary Hopkins.

Contact

Course coordinator
Revd Charlie Kosla
ckosla@chelmsford.anglican.org
01245 294419

Course Administrator
Mrs Chris Reed
creed@chelmsford.anglican.org
01245 294455

Course timetable and venue

Sat 30th January
Tues 23rd February
Tues 16th March
Tues 20th April
Tues 18th May
Weekend 2nd–4th July
Tues 20th July
Sat 25th September
Tues 19th October
Tues 16th November
Sat 4th December (followed by end of course service + drinks)

Saturdays run from 9.00 to 17.00
Tuesdays run from 19.30 to 21.30
Both at St Mary's Welcome Centre, 8 Church End, Walthamstow, London, E17 9RJ
Residential weekend at Chigwell Convent.

Cost

The cost of £225 covers all materials, refreshments and the residential weekend away.

Commendations

Mission-shaped Church and fresh expressions have raised a great deal of interest and discussion in the last couple of years. The mission shaped ministry course provides practical and serious training for action to move things forward for those involved in fresh or inherited expressions of mission and church. Don't miss the opportunity!

Rt Revd David Hawkins, Bishop of Barking, Lead Bishop for Mission, Diocese of Chelmsford.

Having seen some of the work which Fresh Expressions support and encourage, I am utterly confident that this course is completely mission directed and will empower the delegates in significant enterprises for the sake of God's Kingdom. The curriculum is comprehensive and will not only help the delegates with new insights and skills in terms of mission, but will also encourage personal spiritual development and growth. A valuable investment for anyone with a passion to share the Gospel in new and relevant ways.

Major Mike Caffull, Divisional Director for Evangelism, The Salvation Army London North-East Division.

It gives me great pleasure to commend mission shaped ministry. In today's culture we need new tools to share the Good News in different ways. This course will be a great asset to those who wish to update their skills focusing on mission and outreach within the communities they serve.

Revd Anne Brown, Chair of Beds, Essex & Herts Methodist District.

I'm delighted to commend the course. I've been involved in teaching the course from which it's been developed for several years and feel it is a very useful tool.

Revd Graham Horsley, Evangelism and Church Planting Secretary, Methodist Church House.