Going for Growth Conference November 21st 2009 Welcome to the

Worship Led by Jean Pearson

Worship Reading from Ephesians 1,18 to 20,22

Prayer The Lord is here, His Spirit is with us. We need not fear, is Spirit is with us. We are surrounded by love, His Spirit is with us. We are immersed in peace, His Spirit is with us. We rejoice in hope, His Spirit is with us. We travel in faith, His Spirit is with us. We live in eternity, His Spirit is with us. The Lord is in this place, His Spirit is with us.

Hymn: Ye Servants of God Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim, and publish abroad His wonderful name; the name all-victorious of Jesus extol; His kingdom is glorious, and rules over all. God ruleth on high, almighty to save; and still He is nigh, His presence we have; the great congregation His triumph shall sing, ascribing salvation to Jesus our King. Words: Charles Wesley Music: Charles H H Parry

The Lord’s Prayer Our Father in heaven, hallowed by your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen

Hymn: Great is the Darkness Great is the darkness that covers the earth, Oppression, injustice and pain. Nations are slipping in hopeless despair, Though many have come in Your name. Watching while sanity dies, Touched by the madness and lies. Come, Lord Jesus, Pour out Your Spirit we pray. Come, Lord Jesus, Pour out Your Spirit on us today.

Hymn: Great is the Darkness May now Your church rise with power and love, This glorious gospel proclaim. In every nation salvation will come To those who believe in Your name. Help us bring light to this world That we might speed Your return. Come, Lord Jesus, Pour out Your Spirit we pray. Come, Lord Jesus, Pour out Your Spirit on us today.

Hymn: Great is the Darkness Great celebrations on that final day When out of the heavens You come. Darkness will vanish, All sorrows will end, And rulers will bow at Your throne. Our great commission complete, Then face to face we shall meet. Come, Lord Jesus, Pour out Your Spirit we pray. Come, Lord Jesus, Pour out Your Spirit on us today. Noel Richards & Gerald Coates 1992 Kingsway’s Thankyou Music

MAP Survey Carried out June-August 2009 Mike Chew

Interview Questions 1.List below three words that come to mind when you hear about ‘MAP’. 2.One a scale of 1 to 10, how significant has MAP been in the life of your Church Community? (where 10 is extremely significant, 1 is extremely insignificant) 3.Have you any stories to share about MAP in your context? Please outline below. 4.What additional resources/help/support do you think your church needs to be able to get the most out of the MAP process? Would you like someone to contact you? 5.Do you have any suggestions for how we can improve the MAP process over the next 5 years? 6.Which part of the MAP process have you found most useful, and which part most challenging? Please tick below. 7.How often do you review your MAP work? 8.Have you have any other comments?

List three words that come to mind when you hear about ‘MAP’. 219 positive words (85%) 40 negative words (15%)

Interview Questions 1.List below three words that come to mind when you hear about ‘MAP’. 2.One a scale of 1 to 10, how significant has MAP been in the life of your Church Community? (where 10 is extremely significant, 1 is extremely insignificant) 3.Have you any stories to share about MAP in your context? Please outline below. 4.What additional resources/help/support do you think your church needs to be able to get the most out of the MAP process? Would you like someone to contact you? 5.Do you have any suggestions for how we can improve the MAP process over the next 5 years? 6.Which part of the MAP process have you found most useful, and which part most challenging? Please tick below. 7.How often do you review your MAP work? 8.Have you have any other comments?

Average Score = 6

Scores of 1 Previous vicar not into mission: Resistance to spirituality and prayer Vicar believes MAP is good for Urban work, but not for him now; prefers own process Previous vicar did not take MAP seriously - frustration: but MAP is an excellent initiative Has been doing own process since 2001 Have not engaged in the MAP process, but we are doing various ecumenical and community projects Started some good things, but too much on planning and not enough on doing - let the spirit move; have appreciated road shows Opposition to joining two parishes led to anti-diocesan feelings and resistance Parishioners struggle to understand MAP concept or engage with the process; many see MAP as a one-off initiative

Interview Questions 1.List below three words that come to mind when you hear about ‘MAP’. 2.One a scale of 1 to 10, how significant has MAP been in the life of your Church Community? (where 10 is extremely significant, 1 is extremely insignificant) 3.Have you any stories to share about MAP in your context? Please outline below. 4.What additional resources/help/support do you think your church needs to be able to get the most out of the MAP process? Would you like someone to contact you? 5.Do you have any suggestions for how we can improve the MAP process over the next 5 years? 6.Which part of the MAP process have you found most useful, and which part most challenging? Please tick below. 7.How often do you review your MAP work? 8.Have you have any other comments?

Stories about MAP to Share OUTREACH –More community involvement –Making building available to community –Church in the PUB and the Little Acorn Shop –Outreach to industrial estate –PCC members prayer visiting –Focussed us on outreach –Outreach to men –Little Acorn Shop –Church now open on Sat morning for refreshments etc –Established young MU –Community food service –Furniture store –New pub congregation –Developed lay responsibility and community liaison –Weekend mission resulted in new members

Stories about MAP to Share Many more in the areas of: –Worship –Prayer –Young People –Nurture –Building improvements –Growth in numbers –Innovative use of the MAP process But …

The Five Marks of Mission few stories about Marks 4 and 5 1.Tell To proclaim the good news of the kingdom 2.Teach To teach, baptize and nurture new believers 3.Tend To respond to human need by loving service 4.Transform To seek to transform unjust structures of society 5.Treasure To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the earth

What are the Most Challenging and Useful parts of the MAP Process?

Conclusions from Survey MAP has been very useful –85% of churches report renewed mission work –Encouraging words - 85% of words were positive Need to keep going, but …… –more flexibility on cycle time –less bureaucracy Better feedback from diocese Consider proactive visits More facilitator support Better sharing of good news stories Help with establishing spirituality Training material about MAP and Five Marks

New MAP Pamphlet

Reports Available Full Report –on the Diocesan Website: Summary Report –On the helpdesk here today