what can we learn from

What can we learn from

Steve Kelly

Team Vicar Central Telford

Fresh Expressions Advisor Lichfield Diocese

(a) REDISCOVERING A SENSE OF ADVENTURE

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

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

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 ..

ONEHOLY

CATHOLICAPOSTOLIC

church

(a) REDISCOVERING A SENSE OF ADVENTURE

(b) THINKING AGAIN ABOUT THE NATURE OF CHURCH

Church is more than a meeting

Church is more than

our d n a

delighting * in God

nurturing * community

acting * in love

worship community mission

Mission is more than invitation

loving service

formingcommunity

disciple making

forming church

‘framework’

Allowing the ‘context’ to

determine the ‘shape’

(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 * 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

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

Dallas Willard

2 key questions ?

www.bytheriver.org.uk

When the Spirit calls When I hear your voice

When you speak my name

Here I am Lord

When the way’s not clearWhen courage failsWhen I feel afraid

Here I am Lord

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