EQUIP - For this year EQUIP is going to run a little differently.  Rather than 3 Saturdays in each region, EQUIP is going to have a focus month in each region so that in that month, 4 evening sessions will be held on the topics of

• The Big Story of the Bible

• Handling the Bible.

These would be great events post-ALPHA, for home groups, and for training new leaders.

Now is a good time to think of those you want to get involved in training in 2017 or if BTC can tailor-make some training for your parish/region. 

• Mawhera Deanery 
  November 4 – Handling the Bible: 9:30-3pm
  Held at Holy Trinity Greymouth. There will be a lunch break, so you can bring your own lunch, or pop out to get something.

   Marlborough Deanery
  October 18 and 25, 7-9pm, Handling the Bible. Nativity Church, Blenheim.

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  Handling the Bible: Want to learn more from studying Scripture, but aren’t sure how? Gain the tools that will start you on the journey, or help you to go deeper.

   Anyone is welcome to attend – if you are able to do so, please RSVP to kate@bishopdale.ac.nz so we have approximate ideas of numbers; but you are welcome to show up. There is no charge.

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Post Ordination Ministry Development (POMD):

Post Ordination Ministry Development (POMD) is a 3-year programme for those newly ordained (and if required those new to the Diocese), and is a requirement of your ordination and Bishop’s license.  The aim of POMD is to cover ministry competencies for your current and future ministry and to build collegiality as a group.

The current POMD process is 2-fold. 

First, participation in a Community of Practice (replaces or sits alongside regional deanery meetings). 

Second is new for 2017 and replaces the previous POMD model of meeting 1 day a month.  The plan is to meet three time each year; 2 one-day meetings, and 1 two-day meeting (Marae visit or Bishop’s retreat).  The aim for each day will be to discuss 2 ministry competencies.  Please note a change to FRIDAY to enable everyone to be there. 

• Nov 10 (Friday) with Bp Richard: Te Reo in worship and Marae:

Havelock Anglican Church.

Daily Plan:

• Arrive 9.30am – coffee

• Begin 10.00am -Topic 1

• Lunch 12.30

• Begin 1.30 – Topic 2

• Finish 4pm

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CPE 2018

The dates for CPE in 2018 are:

• February 7,8,9       February 22,23

• March 8,9             March 22,23

• April 12,13            April 26,27

• May 10,11             May 24,25

• June 7,8

Through Laidlaw College/BTC, CPE can be included in the degree as 30 credits at level 6 and 15 credits at level 7 run concurrently, or as a “Certificate of Proficiency”. A funding subsidy for CPE is available through the Ministry Education Coordinator. CPE consists of 400hrs training over 18 weeks, including: 15hr pastoral ministry/week, 2 days group work per fortnight, and 5hr reading/writing/reflection per week.

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INTERNATIONAL RURAL MINISTRY CONFERENCE

IRCA will hold its four yearly conference titled “Growing Together” at Lincoln University in April 15-20 2018, and hopes to have people attending from all parts of the world. The event aims to inspire, encourage and equip rural church leaders from across the globe as they explore the challenges and opportunities facing rural mission and ministry. With a learning community approach at its core, lay and ordained groups from countries and regions will consider together the ‘What is?’, ‘What could be?’ and ‘What will be?’ for their rural church context, inspired by stories and worship from different countries and traditions, and fed by key notes on reconciling communities and collaborative ministry.

Speakers at the conference include: Dr Rosemary Dewerse, who is Dunedin based and the Knox Centre for Ministry and Leadership Thornton Blair Research Fellow; Rev’d Jenny Dawson,  an Anglican priest living just north of Wellington and a spiritual director, supervisor and consultant; and Jerry Marshall who is Chair of IRCA and CEO of Germinate: The Arthur Rank Centre, the1 UK churches’ rural resource unit. As well as the main conference there will be a young adult (16-25yrs) stream.

Conference fees up to 30 September 2017 are NZ $1,300 including single room accommodation, meals, outings and transfer from Christchurch airport if required.  (Excluding accommodation but with all meals including breakfast: NZ $775).  Full price $1,500 or $950 (some funding will be available from ministry education).

Subsidy: Depending on numbers I am hoping to provide at least a 50% subsidy

You can check out the programme and book at  https://irca.online/conferences/2018-conference/

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Latimer retreat

Latimer Ministry Retreat: Tuesday Oct 24- Thr Oct 26 at Pudding Hill Lodge, mid-Canterbury.  The theme is “Unstoppable Gospel” – to remind us of unshakable purpose to build his church.  This year the retreat will be led by Kanishka Raffell, Dean of Sydney Cathedral, who will be exploring the Book of Acts.  Cost is $195 – funding available so let me know if you are wanting to go.  For more information go to www.latimer.org.nz/retreat

Special POMD Event

At the invitation of Bp Richard and the Latimer Fellowship, Rev Kanishka Raffell, Dean of Sydney Cathedral, will be visiting the Diocese and offering a seminar for all clergy on “Confidence in the Gospel” – Friday October 20 12.30pmat St Barnabas, Stoke(lunch provided).  Kanishka was born in London to Sri Lankan parents and was raised as a Buddhist. While studying law at Sydney University a friend gave him a copy of The Gospel according to John and he subsequently became a Christian. Prior to becoming Dean in 2016, Kanishka served as Rector of St Matthew’s in Perth. He is married to Cailey and they have two daughters. He loves curry, cricket and having gelato at the beach with his family but knows no pleasure so great as sharing the news about Jesus with people who have no idea who Jesus is or how much he loves them.

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 WILLOWCREEK GLS 2017

This year we are going to try something different and run this ourselves in each region.

• Mawhera (Holy Trinity Greymouth) – Saturday Oct 28, 9-5pm

• Marlborough (Nativity Anglican Church) – Friday Nov 17 7-9pm and Saturday Nov 18 9-4pm

• Nelson/Waimea (All Saints Anglican Church) Friday Nov 17 7-9pm and Saturday Nov 18 9-4pm

Please take this opportunity to bring a team of people from your church because that will enhance the learning and team-building.  Attached is the flyer - this is not restricted to Anglicans so please send to other churches in your region. 

To register go to (cost $40pp) http://www.bishopdale.ac.nz/gls

For more GLS information go to http://willowcreek.org.nz/gls-2017/

• Short promo video http://willowcreek.org.nz/gls/gls-2017-public-event-details/

• Here is the 3 minute highlights video. https://app.frame.io/f/IeaeMNhm

 Please note that Nelson Anglican is hosting the GLS as a “private view” so registration is only via BTC website.

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 Ministry INTERNSHIP SCHEME

If you are interested in this for 2018 now is a good time to begin a conversation with myself, your vestry and any possible intern.  Please remember that an intern is a training position, so the intern needs to be working under someone with experience.  We now have the exciting development of offering a 1yr fulltime certificate and diploma which majors on internship (20hrs per week) which would be ideal for any young person wanting to do a gap year programme or gain experience in Christian ministry.  Our two internship options are:

1. Fulltime Level 4 Certificate of Christian studies (Internship); Level 5 Diploma of Christian Studies (Leadership).

2. Fulltime BTC (4 papers/semester) and 10hrs ministry per week.

    

NEW Resources now available. If you know of any good small group resources, please let me know so we can update our supply.  EQUIP DVDs are also available at Holy Trinity, Greymouth and St Christopher’s, Blenheim for loan. Please let your small group leaders know about these resources by passing this list on.

Online: via BTC/ Diocesan websites “Resources” sections: BTC has now established a platform to make video presentations available at www.bishopdale.ac.nz/media including the Rob Harley Storytelling and Communication Master Class.

 Free Online Resources:  Free Lectionary/Theme based resources and for all ages.

http://connectible.nz/  http://localsharedministry.com/

 Book Summary sites: The Leaders Book Summaries www.studyleadership.com
Books at a Glance  http://www.booksataglance.com

Let me know if you are interested in joining these

 Questions on Theology and Science: BIOLOGOS is an organization founded by Francis Collins, of dedicated evangelicals committed to the relationship between the Christian faith and science.  They have a new site for “pastor resources” which has very good resources for many of the difficult questions people ask.  New Resource: http://biologos.org/resources/the-big-story/

A great video of NT Wright talking about Christ and Creation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6h0yEpqDEI8

 ISCAST:  is an Australian organisation (with many NZers and expats) dedicated to exploring the interface between science and the Christian faith. Its membership consists of scientists, theologians and professionals with standing in their own fields and a commitment to the Christian faith.  Their website has many good resources that tackle many questions about science and faith.  See http://www.iscast.org

 NZCIS (New Zealand Christians in Science): is a new body to promote the dialogue of between Christianity and Science in NZ.

Conference: God of Wonder: Science talks with Theology.  Fri Sept 22 (7pm)- Sat 23^rd.

http://www.nzcis.org/civicrm/?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/event/info&reset=1&...

 InterChurch Bioethics Council: The InterChurch Bioethics Council (ICBC) is composed of appointed representatives from Anglican, Methodist and Presbyterian Churches for the purpose of addressing crucial ethical issues in NZ relating to bioethics http://www.interchurchbioethics.org.nz and Facebook.

God Bless,  Graham      ministryed@bishopdale.ac.nz