What can we learn from Steve Kelly Team Vicar Central Telford Fresh Expressions Advisor Lichfield Diocese

(a) REDISCOVERING A SENSE OF ADVENTURE

One day as Jesus was walking along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew throwing a net into the water, for they fished for a living. Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!” And they left their nets at once and followed him. Mark 1:16-18 The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord. Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” And with that he breathed on them and said, "Receive the Holy Spirit. John 20:20-22

19 by the power of signs and wonders, through the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ. 20 It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else’s foundation.21 Rather, as it is written: “Those who were not told about him will see, and those who have not heard will understand.” Romans 15

We believe in .. ONE HOLY CATHOLIC APOSTOLIC church 10

(a) REDISCOVERING A SENSE OF ADVENTURE (b) THINKING AGAIN ABOUT THE NATURE OF CHURCH

Church is more than a meeting

Church is more than

nurturing * community acting * in love worship community mission our d n a delighting * in God nurturing * community acting * in love worship community mission

Mission is more than invitation

Allowing the ‘context’ to determine the ‘shape’ ‘framework’                                                          loving service forming community disciple making forming church

(a) REDISCOVERING A SENSE OF ADVENTURE (b) THINKING AGAIN ABOUT THE NATURE OF CHURCH (c) THE IMPORTANCE OF VALUES

rooted. in God’s love. in our communities. in the message of Jesus rooted * in God’s love * in our communities * in the message of Jesus * in Telford * in the scriptures * flourishing * growing up * reaching out * deepening relationships * being transformed * fruitful * proclaiming Jesus * touching lives * * acting with love and kindness * taking risks * bringing in the kingdom *

“If your shelves are overloaded with books on how to do mission and evangelism, create some space to engage with this book. No to-do lists. No win-win strategies. Instead, this discerning book reflects on the inner resources and attitudes of mind required to engage in mission in a post-modern, pluralist society.” Stephen Cottrell

(a) REDISCOVERING A SENSE OF ADVENTURE (b) THINKING AGAIN ABOUT THE NATURE OF CHURCH (c) THE IMPORTANCE OF VALUES (d) THE PRIORITY OF DISCIPLESHIP

19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28

2 key questions ? “…every church should be able to answer two questions: First, what is our plan for making disciples? Second, does our plan work?” Dallas Willard

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When the Spirit calls When I hear your voice When you speak my name Here I am Lord

When the way’s not clear When courage fails When I feel afraid Here I am Lord

When you whisper “peace” When I feel alone When you take my hand When you whisper “peace” Here I am Lord

When I’m looking up When I’m moving on When I’m stepping out Here I am Lord