Evangelism and Growth

Here are some ideas for helping churches and circuit become more equipped for making disciples.

Equipped for evangelism

To help equip the whole Church for evangelism. This package, 'Everyone an Evangelist', focuses on helping all Methodists build theological rooting, spiritual confidence, and practical skills for sharing faith sensitively and effectively in their networks and communities. There is also a pathway especially for Methodist Leaders
https://www.methodist.org.uk/our-work/our-work-in-britain/evangelism-growth/practising-evangelism/equipped-for-evangelism/

Walking with God's People

A short course offering generic skills training for facilitators of small groups.
These materials are intended to help those who want to explore how they can develop their skills as facilitators of Christian study or learning groups.
https://www.methodist.org.uk/our-work/our-work-in-britain/evangelism-growth/exploring-personal-discipleship/faith-accompaniment/walking-with-gods-people/

Deepening Discipleship

There is a wealth of material available on the Methodist Church website, Evangelism & Growth section
https://www.methodist.org.uk/our-work/our-work-in-britain/evangelism-growth/exploring-personal-discipleship/

Outdoor/Natural worship

Exploration of the Forest Church movement (worshipping God within His own creation; understanding the Christian faith using the natural environment), for children/families and adults Contact: Siggy Parratt-Halbert – parratt-halberts@methodistchurch.org.uk

Take Time

Taketime meditations use your imagination to provide a calm, comfortable space in which to meet God. They can be used for individuals or in groups.
Training is available to help with facilitation
https://taketime.org.uk/

Spirituality

Exploration of spirituality through discussion and negotiation;Includes Spiritual accompaniment
http://www.whirlowspiritualitycentre.org

A Methodist Way of Life

A Methodist Way of Life is a way of living. It is how we try to live our lives in response to God's love, made known to us in Jesus. There are postcards, videos, events and other resources to support personal and congregational engagement.
https://www.methodist.org.uk/our-faith/life-and-faith/a-methodist-way-of-life/

Encounter and Accompanist training

A twelve month, circuit based programme for Christians who have a desire to deepen their faith and increase their awareness of what being a Christian disciple means for their everyday lives and what God may be calling them to do.
Aims to deepen an understanding of vocation in its broadest sense, including ordination, lay employment or service in the church and community, in new or existing settings.
As part of the programme individual participants are matched with an Accompanist.
Contact: Rachel McCallam – mccallamr@methodistchurch.org.uk