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The Sower - PowerPoint Slides This is an ideal talk for a Harvest Family Service or School Assembly. See also The Sower _Talk Outline and Text. The Sower.pptx Microsoft Power Point presentation [3.7 MB]
The Sower - Talk Outline and Text This is an ideal talk for a Harvest family Service or School Assembly See also The Sower - PowerPoint Slides. Handout The Sower.pdf Adobe Acrobat document [367.1 KB]
It's Not fair A power Point slide for an activity suitable for a Harvest family Service. See also the talk outline. It's Not Fair.pptx Microsoft Power Point presentation [460.2 KB]
It's Not fair - Talk Outline An excellent activity based talk suitable for a Harvest Service or School Assembly Handout - It's not fair.pdf Adobe Acrobat document [464.5 KB]
A Better Welcome While most churches like to describe themselves as 'friendly', the reality is that most fall well short of being truly hospitable. How could we improve? A Better Welcome.pdf Adobe Acrobat document [336.7 KB]
Managing to Do Better (A4 format) While remembering our dependence upon God in Christian ministry, often we can improve our part to become more effective. This paper explores some biblical principles and how some aspects of good management practice can help. Managing to do better.pdf Adobe Acrobat document [367.9 KB]
Managing to Do Better (booklet format) While not forgetting our dependence upon God, sometimes our service could be made more effective. This booklet explores biblical principles and good management practice. Managing to do better A5.pdf Adobe Acrobat document [536.6 KB]
A Better Welcome Twenty-one tips for improving the welcome at your church. Turn your visitors into guests and more. A Better Welcome.pdf Adobe Acrobat document [217.8 KB]
21st Century Stewardship There are so many needs in the world and many requests for support. How should a Christian manage his or her finances in the light of this? Originally produced as a teaching aid for a church, many others have found this helpful. 21st Century Stewardship booklet.pdf Adobe Acrobat document [128.2 KB]
Reputation and Image A resource paper to help churches reflect on how others might see them. This is an important isse but one which some might find hard to face. Reputation and Image.pdf Adobe Acrobat document [361.9 KB]
The Importance of being ready Advent story. This is a contemporary version of the parable of the wise and foolish virgins in Matthew 25. It was written for use in a school assembly but will adapt to other situations. The importance of being ready.pdf Adobe Acrobat document [261.8 KB]
Church and Community Appraisals Information on how to carry out a mission audit of your church and local community. This paper is in A4 format. Appraisal booklet (A4).pdf Adobe Acrobat document [93.4 KB]
Church and Community Appraisal Booklet Similar to the above but laid out to be printed with pages back to back. These fold down to A5 size and you will need a long-arm stapler. Appraisal booklet A5.pdf Adobe Acrobat document [42.8 KB]
Introduction to Story Telling A helpful introduction article with practical advice on how to tell a story well. Story telling.pdf Adobe Acrobat document [70.0 KB]
The Angels' Tearoom A series of discussions between angels that unpacks the Christmas Story. Angels tearoom.pdf Adobe Acrobat document [403.2 KB]
PCCs without Pain or Church Meetings without Tears This paper contains a suggestion for more effective and less contentious business meetings. PCCs without Pain.pdf Adobe Acrobat document [302.3 KB]