Welcome to Equipping God’s People (EGP) 
The Diocesan initiative ‘Living God’s Love’ encourages and challenges all people to explore ways of going deeper into God, transforming communities and making new disciples. Equipping God’s People includes Continuing Ministerial Development for Clergy and Readers, Lay Training and courses run by the Schools Team.
Below you will find a variety of courses, training events and workshops provided by the Diocese and others.
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January 2020
Reaching New People Training Evenings (RNP)
Reaching New People Training Evenings 2020 This is a six-evening Intensive Course, designed for you and your team and is a practical and inspiring learning experience that will help you to start or develop a fresh expression of church and make new disciples of Christ. Tuesday 14th January Explore Part 1 Tuesday 21st January Explore Part 2 Tuesday 28th January Integrate Part 1 Tuesday 4th February Integrate Part 2 Tuesday 11th February Engage Part 1 Tuesday 18th February Engage Part…
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Faculty Rules and other training – combined event (DAC) (01/02/20)
A DAC training and information event providing updates for those who care for church buildings across the Diocese The legal framework covering work to church buildings and the appointment of Professional Advisors is changing. The Minor Matters Lists A and B will be amended from 1st April 2020 along with the process for applying for faculties for major works to church buildings. Therefore, the DAC Team are offering a training and information event in each Archdeaconry.The training will also cover…
Find out more »Reaching New People Training Evenings (RNP)
Reaching New People Training Evenings 2020 This is a six-evening Intensive Course, designed for you and your team and is a practical and inspiring learning experience that will help you to start or develop a fresh expression of church and make new disciples of Christ. Tuesday 14th January Explore Part 1 Tuesday 21st January Explore Part 2 Tuesday 28th January Integrate Part 1 Tuesday 4th February Integrate Part 2 Tuesday 11th February Engage Part 1 Tuesday 18th February Engage Part…
Find out more »The Man You’re Made to Be: Helping Boys to Connect with Christian Faith
There’s a unique set of challenges which comes with reaching boys, thanks to a mix of hormones, cultural norms and physical differences. Led by Youthscape, in this training day experienced youth worker and NEET intervention specialist Matt Allen will look at how to work with the range of behaviours and learning styles exhibited by young men, while Martin Saunders will share some of the ideas from his new book on how to craft a message and programme of discipleship that…
Find out more »New Beginnings – The RNP Vision Day (RNP)
New Beginnings - The Reaching New People Vision Day As part of our Diocesan vision to grow flourishing Christ-centred communities, we encourage you and other key leaders from your church to join us! What is a vision day? • A prayerful space for you to ask what your involvement in God’s mission might look like in your parish. • A great way to discover how to reach new people and help them grow in faith by developing new worshipping communities…
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