Monday 2 November 2009

Growing Closer

Sorry it's been a while since I last gave an update on Growing Disciples progress. Anyway, here's where we are up to:
1. we have a graphic designer on board, helping to develop the booklets

2. there will be 5 booklets, an introductory one, outlining the ethos of the programme and some tips and including a couple of starter sessions, followed by 4 main 'phase' booklets, exploring each of the 4 main areas - growing as a learning community, a worshipping community, a listening community, and a missionary community

3. we have a team of contributors helping to devise the various sessions, or 'steps' - so a mix of people with different skills are contributing to the overall programme, which is great

4. we are moving towards piloting, with about 10 churches happy to help test out some of the materials in January and Feburary, and to offer feedback

5. I have been to a conference with people from other member denominations of the Council for World Mission (which gave the funding for this project), sharing updates on our various programmes and receiving useful feedback from a range of perspectives

So things are moving on. The challenge is to develop more of a team of 'advocates' - people who can explain the ethos and purpose of the programme in their own localities or Areas. If you're interested in this, please let me know. And keep praying for this initiative ... thank you.