Mission-shaped Church
church planting and fresh expressions of church in a changing context
General Synod report GS1523

 

George Lings' presentations for Mission-shaped Church                

Texts: 

Introduction to the Report 
Chapter 1 Changing Contexts
Chapter 5 Theology
Chapter 6 Methodologies
Chapter 7 An Enabling Framework
Chapter 9 Lessons Learnt


PowerPoint slides:

Introduction to the Report
Chapter 1 Changing Contexts
Chapter 5 Theology
Chapter 6 Methodologies
Chapter 7 An Enabling Framework
Chapter 9 Lessons 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mission-shaped explosion!

Mission Shaped ... 

There has been a plethora of Mission Shaped books released recently, or due to be released. Eg. The third Fresh Expressions booklet on the left here, available from Church House Publishing. Also Sue Hope has released Mission-Shaped Spirituality, and Paul Bayes has written Mission-Shaped Parish, but it is yet to be released. 

Its a mission shaped world out there...

If you would like more details, or to buy most mission-shaped books in the world, please visit: Church House Bookshop 

 

 

 

 Mission-shaped and Rural

Growing churches in the countryside

Written by our friend Sally Gaze, who's work in the Tas Valley was the subject of Encounters on the Edge No.28. Using a compelling mix of reflection, real-life case studies and personal experience, this book unpacks the nature and how-to of mission in a rural context in both traditional and fresh expressions of church. Available from all good Christian bookshops from mid-Sept 2006. 
Price: £7.99  ISBN: 0 7151 4084 1 

Also: Sally Gaze and George Lings revised a document called 'Guidelines for Dioceses to aid a staged process of transition to maturity and legal recognition for rural church plants', click here for the full document.

if you would like more details, or to buy this book please visit Church House  Bookshop 

If you would like to contact Sally, please e-mail us and we can pass your message on.  

 

 

 Starting a Fresh Expression
Steve Croft, our very own Claire Dalpra and George Lings have together written a second workbook to follow 'Moving on in a Mission-shaped Church. This simple, readable guide draws together some of the lessons learned so far and enables churches to think through and discussthe various issues involved. There is an accompanying DVD that can be ordered from Fresh Expressions.

 To order a pack(s) of 5 copies of the workbook, please e-mail us and place 
your order. It costs £5 per pack, plus postage of £1.

For more information on this workbook and other resources Steve and his team produce, please go to the Fresh Expressions website

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Moving on in  a Mission-shaped Church Workbook
Steve Croft and George Lings have together written a workbook to go with the Mission-shaped Church report. This short and accessible guide introduces the reader to the essential message of MSC. Suitable for use with church councils, deanery synods, circuit meetings and house groups, it outlines how churches 
and groups can respond practically and creatively and move in fresh directions.

To order a pack(s) of 5 copies of the workbook, please e-mail us and place 
your order. It costs £5 per pack, plus postage of £1.

George's Moving on in a Mission-Shaped Church Powerpoint slides:
MOIMSC0 - Overall
MIOMSC1 - changing times
MIOMSC2 - we believe
MIOMSC2b - church change
MIOMSC3 - both and
MIOMSC4 - how to start

For more information on this workbook and other resources Steve and his team produce, please go to the Fresh Expressions website

 

 

 

 

 

 

Study material for small groups 

January 

6 page study guide and questions

Key phrases explained - 2 pages

May - 2 Reports published by CEN as 'Fresh Expressions or just Fresh Packaging'

The churches response: mission flavoured?

Dying to live: our blind spot?

 

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Supporting papers referenced in Mission-shaped Church report GS 1523

p.104
Church Planting Good Practice Guide

Lessons from Weak and Failed Plants

How to Help Weak and Failed Plants

Practical Steps and Insights for Those Planning a Plant

p.146
Breaking New Ground 1994 Guidelines

 

Commentary on Mission-shaped Church report - Encounters on the Edge no.22 Mission-shaped Church: the Inside and Outside View 

Order this commentary on Mission-shaped Church