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Christmas Family Time

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An affirming Christmas gift for Messy Churches to give to their Messy families to use at home over the Christmas...

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Christmas through the Keyhole: Luke's glimpses of Advent

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Soaked in the older scriptures of the Jewish people, the songs Luke records in his inspired Gospel - the songs...

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Toolkit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso in this series:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Church Online: social media\" href=\"\/9780857465573\/\"\u003eChurch Online: social media\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Church Online: websites\" href=\"\/9780857465528\"\u003eChurch Online: websites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Church from the Outside\" href=\"\/9780857465535\"\u003eChurch from the Outside\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential resource for all church leaders.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Jo Swinney, Editor, 'Preach' magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaura Treneer is Innovation Director for Christian Publishing and Outreach, who are passionate about church communication and the importance it holds for mission in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMedia reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Reader (Spring 2018). 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There is a wealth of practical ideas, sensible professional advice about how to do it, pitfalls to avoid, tips on how to persuade reluctant church members to move with the times, and constant reminders that mission should be on every church agenda. I found reading the greyish print visually difficult, but intellectually thought-provoking. The target audience is, however, unclear. Is it the vicar before she hands it to someone else more suitable? Or are they meant to lie pointedly around until someone with skill or conscience runs with the suggestions? Whatever happens, they are well worth reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReview by Christine McMullen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvangelicals Now, review by Simon Oliver, member of East London Tabernacle and Head of Marketing for 'en'.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese four little books - under 100 pages each and designed to help with all aspects of church communications - promise much and deliver quite a lot, actually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach book discusses one of four different elements of communicating with the outside world: church from the inside, church from the outside, the web, and social media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the author discusses why each factor is important and the shortcomings most churches experience. She then moves on to offer new ways of thinking and gives some practical advice for improving the quality of how we make ourselves known to the people around us. Consequently, Laura Treneer offers some genuinely insightful observations and very helpful practical steps that challenged my thinking. I'm sure it would be a great help to many a church wondering how they could better use their resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReview by Simon Oliver\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview by Adrian Smith, Communications Officer, Diocese of Lincoln\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart of a series of publications designed to assist parishes in realising effective communication, these informative, pocket-sized guides come very reasonably priced (GBP3.99) and are described as being for those seeking a 'crash course, a brief refresher or a reference toolkit' in the area of church websites and social media (and also communications inside and outside the church building).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach title follows a pattern that offers chapters on 'Why it matters', 'What to consider first,' 'Essential first steps' and 'Toolkit' (further advice and sources of helpful information), and the text is warm, helpful, engaging and often-thought-provoking. For example, the title that exploring church websites makes the following point: 'If you want to attract people who don't go to church, make sure you use the sort of language they might use when searching for a church -- for example, 'community group', 'family activities', 'relationship support', 'spiritual questions', 'why church is so important', even 'why church is so hard'. Uncomfortably, if you type into Google 'Why is the church so...' the next word it predicts is 'boring'. Why is church so boring? Does is need to be? Should it be? Good question!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe challenge is to address and change this perception, and these titles can help churches establish or develop an online presence that will demonstrate something of their breadth of services, activities and events, and, crucially, extend a warm invitation to come and see and share in what God is doing. We know that time and resources for such endeavours can often be in short supply, but time invested in the reading of these short, informative and jargon-free books will be time that is very well spent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReview by Adrian Smith, Communications Officer, Diocese of Lincoln\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiocese of Oxford E-news letter - 11 January 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are hoping to update your church website in 2017 or move into social media, \u003ca title=\"Church Online: websites\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/9780857465528\/\"\u003eChurch Online: websites\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Church Online: social media\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/9780857465573\/\"\u003eChurch Online: social media\u003c\/a\u003e will provide all the tips you need. 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Ideal for church teams who want to reach their communities effectively, and a perfect gift for church leaders and volunteers who are short on time but need fast relevant advice. Whether you're looking for a crash course, a brief refresher or a reference toolkit, you'll find what you need. Advice you can read and apply, from people you can trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eContents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n1. Why it matters\u003cbr\u003e 2. What to consider first\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is our current reality?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is our core message?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho is our focus?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre we communicating a cohesive, consistent, credible identity?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre our expectations realistic and shared?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n3. Essential next steps\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose your tool - 15 in detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose your look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan your year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan your content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind your team\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Toolkit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso in this series:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Church Online: social media\" href=\"\/9780857465573\/\"\u003eChurch Online: social media\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Church Online: websites\" href=\"\/9780857465528\"\u003eChurch Online: websites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Church from the Outside\" href=\"\/9780857465535\"\u003eChurch from the Outside\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential resource for all church leaders.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Jo Swinney, Editor, 'Preach' magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaura Treneer is Innovation Director for Christian Publishing and Outreach, who are passionate about church communication and the importance it holds for mission in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMedia reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Reader (Spring 2018). Review by Christine McMullen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese four, bright pocket-sized booklets explore the concept that it is God who communicates with the world, and each volume aims to equip us to take part in that task from a different perspective. 'Church from the Outside' looks at displays, noticeboards, invitations and PR. 'Church from the Inside' looks at welcome, news-sheets, magazines and stories. 'Church Online: Websites and 'Church Online: Social Media' consider exactly what their titles say.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach volume is divided into four sections - why it matters; what to consider first; essential next steps; and toolkit. Each has a theological basis for reaching out in the four different ways and each is full of good missional ideas about why and how we need to reach out. There is a wealth of practical ideas, sensible professional advice about how to do it, pitfalls to avoid, tips on how to persuade reluctant church members to move with the times, and constant reminders that mission should be on every church agenda. I found reading the greyish print visually difficult, but intellectually thought-provoking. The target audience is, however, unclear. Is it the vicar before she hands it to someone else more suitable? Or are they meant to lie pointedly around until someone with skill or conscience runs with the suggestions? Whatever happens, they are well worth reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReview by Christine McMullen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvangelicals Now, review by Simon Oliver, member of East London Tabernacle and Head of Marketing for 'en'.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese four little books - under 100 pages each and designed to help with all aspects of church communications - promise much and deliver quite a lot, actually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach book discusses one of four different elements of communicating with the outside world: church from the inside, church from the outside, the web, and social media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the author discusses why each factor is important and the shortcomings most churches experience. She then moves on to offer new ways of thinking and gives some practical advice for improving the quality of how we make ourselves known to the people around us. Consequently, Laura Treneer offers some genuinely insightful observations and very helpful practical steps that challenged my thinking. I'm sure it would be a great help to many a church wondering how they could better use their resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReview by Simon Oliver\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview by Adrian Smith, Communications Officer, Diocese of Lincoln\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart of a series of publications designed to assist parishes in realising effective communication, these informative, pocket-sized guides come very reasonably priced (GBP3.99) and are described as being for those seeking a 'crash course, a brief refresher or a reference toolkit' in the area of church websites and social media (and also communications inside and outside the church building).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach title follows a pattern that offers chapters on 'Why it matters', 'What to consider first,' 'Essential first steps' and 'Toolkit' (further advice and sources of helpful information), and the text is warm, helpful, engaging and often-thought-provoking. For example, the title that exploring church websites makes the following point: 'If you want to attract people who don't go to church, make sure you use the sort of language they might use when searching for a church -- for example, 'community group', 'family activities', 'relationship support', 'spiritual questions', 'why church is so important', even 'why church is so hard'. Uncomfortably, if you type into Google 'Why is the church so...' the next word it predicts is 'boring'. Why is church so boring? Does is need to be? Should it be? Good question!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe challenge is to address and change this perception, and these titles can help churches establish or develop an online presence that will demonstrate something of their breadth of services, activities and events, and, crucially, extend a warm invitation to come and see and share in what God is doing. We know that time and resources for such endeavours can often be in short supply, but time invested in the reading of these short, informative and jargon-free books will be time that is very well spent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReview by Adrian Smith, Communications Officer, Diocese of Lincoln\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiocese of Oxford E-news letter - 11 January 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are hoping to update your church website in 2017 or move into social media, \u003ca title=\"Church Online: websites\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/9780857465528\/\"\u003eChurch Online: websites\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Church Online: social media\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/9780857465573\/\"\u003eChurch Online: social media\u003c\/a\u003e will provide all the tips you need. Ideal resources for churches who wish to reach their communities effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDiocese of Oxford E-news letter - 11 January 2017\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

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Advice you can read and apply, from people you can trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso in this series:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Church Online: social media\" href=\"https:\/\/brfonline.myshopify.com\/9780857465573\/\"\u003eChurch Online: social media\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Church Online: websites\" href=\"https:\/\/brfonline.myshopify.com\/9780857465528\"\u003eChurch Online: websites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Church from the Inside\" href=\"https:\/\/brfonline.myshopify.com\/9780857465542\"\u003eChurch from the Inside\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eContents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n1. Why it matters\u003cbr\u003e 2. What to consider first\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is our current reality?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is our core message?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho is our focus?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre we communicating a cohesive, consistent, credible identity?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre our expectations realistic and shared?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n3. Essential next steps\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing the church building\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoticeboards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvitations and cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunity magazines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBooks and tracts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunity action and events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBillboards, buses and street signs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedia and PR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWebsites and social media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Toolkit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential resource for all church leaders.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJo Swinney, Editor, 'Preach' magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMedia reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Reader (Spring 2018). Review by Christine McMullen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese four, bright pocket-sized booklets explore the concept that it is God who communicates with the world, and each volume aims to equip us to take part in that task from a different perspective. 'Church from the Outside' looks at displays, noticeboards, invitations and PR. 'Church from the Inside' looks at welcome, news-sheets, magazines and stories. 'Church Online: Websites and 'Church Online: Social Media' consider exactly what their titles say.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach volume is divided into four sections - why it matters; what to consider first; essential next steps; and toolkit. Each has a theological basis for reaching out in the four different ways and each is full of good missional ideas about why and how we need to reach out. There is a wealth of practical ideas, sensible professional advice about how to do it, pitfalls to avoid, tips on how to persuade reluctant church members to move with the times, and constant reminders that mission should be on every church agenda. I found reading the greyish print visually difficult, but intellectually thought-provoking. The target audience is, however, unclear. Is it the vicar before she hands it to someone else more suitable? Or are they meant to lie pointedly around until someone with skill or conscience runs with the suggestions? 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She then moves on to offer new ways of thinking and gives some practical advice for improving the quality of how we make ourselves known to the people around us. Consequently, Laura Treneer offers some genuinely insightful observations and very helpful practical steps that challenged my thinking. 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Toolkit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential resource for all church leaders.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJo Swinney, Editor, 'Preach' magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMedia reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Reader (Spring 2018). Review by Christine McMullen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese four, bright pocket-sized booklets explore the concept that it is God who communicates with the world, and each volume aims to equip us to take part in that task from a different perspective. 'Church from the Outside' looks at displays, noticeboards, invitations and PR. 'Church from the Inside' looks at welcome, news-sheets, magazines and stories. 'Church Online: Websites and 'Church Online: Social Media' consider exactly what their titles say.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach volume is divided into four sections - why it matters; what to consider first; essential next steps; and toolkit. Each has a theological basis for reaching out in the four different ways and each is full of good missional ideas about why and how we need to reach out. There is a wealth of practical ideas, sensible professional advice about how to do it, pitfalls to avoid, tips on how to persuade reluctant church members to move with the times, and constant reminders that mission should be on every church agenda. I found reading the greyish print visually difficult, but intellectually thought-provoking. The target audience is, however, unclear. Is it the vicar before she hands it to someone else more suitable? Or are they meant to lie pointedly around until someone with skill or conscience runs with the suggestions? Whatever happens, they are well worth reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReview by Christine McMullen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvangelicals Now, review by Simon Oliver, member of East London Tabernacle and Head of Marketing for 'en'.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese four little books - under 100 pages each and designed to help with all aspects of church communications - promise much and deliver quite a lot, actually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach book discusses one of four different elements of communicating with the outside world: church from the inside, church from the outside, the web, and social media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the author discusses why each factor is important and the shortcomings most churches experience. She then moves on to offer new ways of thinking and gives some practical advice for improving the quality of how we make ourselves known to the people around us. Consequently, Laura Treneer offers some genuinely insightful observations and very helpful practical steps that challenged my thinking. I'm sure it would be a great help to many a church wondering how they could better use their resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReview by Simon Oliver\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview by Adrian Smith, Communications Officer, Diocese of Lincoln\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart of a series of publications designed to assist parishes in realising effective communication, these informative, pocket-sized guides come very reasonably priced (GBP3.99) and are described as being for those seeking a 'crash course, a brief refresher or a reference toolkit' in the area of church websites and social media (and also communications inside and outside the church building).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach title follows a pattern that offers chapters on 'Why it matters', 'What to consider first,' 'Essential first steps' and 'Toolkit' (further advice and sources of helpful information), and the text is warm, helpful, engaging and often-thought-provoking. For example, the title that exploring church websites makes the following point: 'If you want to attract people who don't go to church, make sure you use the sort of language they might use when searching for a church -- for example, 'community group', 'family activities', 'relationship support', 'spiritual questions', 'why church is so important', even 'why church is so hard'. Uncomfortably, if you type into Google 'Why is the church so...' the next word it predicts is 'boring'. Why is church so boring? Does is need to be? Should it be? Good question!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe challenge is to address and change this perception, and these titles can help churches establish or develop an online presence that will demonstrate something of their breadth of services, activities and events, and, crucially, extend a warm invitation to come and see and share in what God is doing. We know that time and resources for such endeavours can often be in short supply, but time invested in the reading of these short, informative and jargon-free books will be time that is very well spent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReview by Adrian Smith, Communications Officer, Diocese of Lincoln\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiocese of Oxford E-news letter - 11 January 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are hoping to update your church website in 2017 or move into social media, \u003ca title=\"Church Online: websites\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/9780857465528\/\"\u003eChurch Online: websites\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Church Online: social media\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/9780857465573\/\"\u003eChurch Online: social media\u003c\/a\u003e will provide all the tips you need. Ideal resources for churches who wish to reach their communities effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDiocese of Oxford E-news letter - 11 January 2017\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

Church from the Outside: Displays, noticeboards, invitations and PR

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Combining missional vision with practical advice, this resource helps you see your church with the eyes of your neighbours and...

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Advice you can read and apply, from people you can trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\nAlso in this series:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Church Online: websites\" href=\"\/9780857465528\/\"\u003eChurch Online: websites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Church from the Inside\" href=\"\/9780857465542\"\u003eChurch from the Inside\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Church from the Outside\" href=\"\/9780857465535\"\u003eChurch from the Outside\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe question is 'Can your church afford not to have a decent website and a social media presence?' The answer is that it's a no-brainer. Want to know how and to think through the issues? These booklets are a great resource to help you take the first steps. Highly recommended and essential reading.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Pete Broadbent, Bishop of Willesden and Deputy Bishop of London \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalanced, supportive, encouraging, practical, with an emphasis on the online\/offline mix. A total thumbs up!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Dr Bex Lewis, Senior Lecturer in Digital Marketing, Manchester Metropolitan University and author of Raising Children in a Digital Age \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential resource for all church leaders.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Jo Swinney, Editor, 'Preach' magazine \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWebsites and social media can be so intimidating. So much so that churches might not know where to begin. But to be effective communicators in today's world churches need an online presence. Just as shoppers browse before they buy, people explore the online presence of a church before they put a foot in the door. These straightforward guides from CPO are written for beginners and those more experienced, making it easy to take the first vital steps into the digital realm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Catherine Butcher, Head of Communications for HOPE, and author of The Servant Queen and the King she serves \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaura Treneer is Innovation Director for Christian Publishing and Outreach, who are passionate about church communication and the importance it holds for mission in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMedia reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Reader (Spring 2018). Review by Christine McMullen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese four, bright pocket-sized booklets explore the concept that it is God who communicates with the world, and each volume aims to equip us to take part in that task from a different perspective. 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Is it the vicar before she hands it to someone else more suitable? Or are they meant to lie pointedly around until someone with skill or conscience runs with the suggestions? Whatever happens, they are well worth reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReview by Christine McMullen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvangelicals Now, review by Simon Oliver, member of East London Tabernacle and Head of Marketing for 'en'.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese four little books - under 100 pages each and designed to help with all aspects of church communications - promise much and deliver quite a lot, actually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach book discusses one of four different elements of communicating with the outside world: church from the inside, church from the outside, the web, and social media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the author discusses why each factor is important and the shortcomings most churches experience. She then moves on to offer new ways of thinking and gives some practical advice for improving the quality of how we make ourselves known to the people around us. Consequently, Laura Treneer offers some genuinely insightful observations and very helpful practical steps that challenged my thinking. I'm sure it would be a great help to many a church wondering how they could better use their resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReview by Simon Oliver\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview by Adrian Smith, Communications Officer, Diocese of Lincoln\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart of a series of publications designed to assist parishes in realising effective communication, these informative, pocket-sized guides come very reasonably priced (GBP3.99) and are described as being for those seeking a 'crash course, a brief refresher or a reference toolkit' in the area of church websites and social media (and also communications inside and outside the church building).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach title follows a pattern that offers chapters on 'Why it matters', 'What to consider first,' 'Essential first steps' and 'Toolkit' (further advice and sources of helpful information), and the text is warm, helpful, engaging and often-thought-provoking. 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Ideal for church teams who want to reach their communities effectively, and a perfect gift for church leaders and volunteers who are short on time but need fast relevant advice. Whether you're looking for a crash course, a brief refresher or a reference toolkit, you'll find what you need. Advice you can read and apply, from people you can trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\nAlso in this series:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Church Online: websites\" href=\"\/9780857465528\/\"\u003eChurch Online: websites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Church from the Inside\" href=\"\/9780857465542\"\u003eChurch from the Inside\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Church from the Outside\" href=\"\/9780857465535\"\u003eChurch from the Outside\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe question is 'Can your church afford not to have a decent website and a social media presence?' The answer is that it's a no-brainer. Want to know how and to think through the issues? These booklets are a great resource to help you take the first steps. Highly recommended and essential reading.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Pete Broadbent, Bishop of Willesden and Deputy Bishop of London \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalanced, supportive, encouraging, practical, with an emphasis on the online\/offline mix. A total thumbs up!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Dr Bex Lewis, Senior Lecturer in Digital Marketing, Manchester Metropolitan University and author of Raising Children in a Digital Age \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential resource for all church leaders.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Jo Swinney, Editor, 'Preach' magazine \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWebsites and social media can be so intimidating. So much so that churches might not know where to begin. But to be effective communicators in today's world churches need an online presence. Just as shoppers browse before they buy, people explore the online presence of a church before they put a foot in the door. These straightforward guides from CPO are written for beginners and those more experienced, making it easy to take the first vital steps into the digital realm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Catherine Butcher, Head of Communications for HOPE, and author of The Servant Queen and the King she serves \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaura Treneer is Innovation Director for Christian Publishing and Outreach, who are passionate about church communication and the importance it holds for mission in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMedia reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Reader (Spring 2018). Review by Christine McMullen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese four, bright pocket-sized booklets explore the concept that it is God who communicates with the world, and each volume aims to equip us to take part in that task from a different perspective. 'Church from the Outside' looks at displays, noticeboards, invitations and PR. 'Church from the Inside' looks at welcome, news-sheets, magazines and stories. 'Church Online: Websites and 'Church Online: Social Media' consider exactly what their titles say.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach volume is divided into four sections - why it matters; what to consider first; essential next steps; and toolkit. Each has a theological basis for reaching out in the four different ways and each is full of good missional ideas about why and how we need to reach out. There is a wealth of practical ideas, sensible professional advice about how to do it, pitfalls to avoid, tips on how to persuade reluctant church members to move with the times, and constant reminders that mission should be on every church agenda. I found reading the greyish print visually difficult, but intellectually thought-provoking. The target audience is, however, unclear. Is it the vicar before she hands it to someone else more suitable? Or are they meant to lie pointedly around until someone with skill or conscience runs with the suggestions? Whatever happens, they are well worth reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReview by Christine McMullen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvangelicals Now, review by Simon Oliver, member of East London Tabernacle and Head of Marketing for 'en'.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese four little books - under 100 pages each and designed to help with all aspects of church communications - promise much and deliver quite a lot, actually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach book discusses one of four different elements of communicating with the outside world: church from the inside, church from the outside, the web, and social media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the author discusses why each factor is important and the shortcomings most churches experience. She then moves on to offer new ways of thinking and gives some practical advice for improving the quality of how we make ourselves known to the people around us. Consequently, Laura Treneer offers some genuinely insightful observations and very helpful practical steps that challenged my thinking. I'm sure it would be a great help to many a church wondering how they could better use their resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReview by Simon Oliver\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview by Adrian Smith, Communications Officer, Diocese of Lincoln\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart of a series of publications designed to assist parishes in realising effective communication, these informative, pocket-sized guides come very reasonably priced (GBP3.99) and are described as being for those seeking a 'crash course, a brief refresher or a reference toolkit' in the area of church websites and social media (and also communications inside and outside the church building).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach title follows a pattern that offers chapters on 'Why it matters', 'What to consider first,' 'Essential first steps' and 'Toolkit' (further advice and sources of helpful information), and the text is warm, helpful, engaging and often-thought-provoking. For example, the title that exploring church websites makes the following point: 'If you want to attract people who don't go to church, make sure you use the sort of language they might use when searching for a church -- for example, 'community group', 'family activities', 'relationship support', 'spiritual questions', 'why church is so important', even 'why church is so hard'. Uncomfortably, if you type into Google 'Why is the church so...' the next word it predicts is 'boring'. Why is church so boring? Does is need to be? Should it be? Good question!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe challenge is to address and change this perception, and these titles can help churches establish or develop an online presence that will demonstrate something of their breadth of services, activities and events, and, crucially, extend a warm invitation to come and see and share in what God is doing. We know that time and resources for such endeavours can often be in short supply, but time invested in the reading of these short, informative and jargon-free books will be time that is very well spent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReview by Adrian Smith, Communications Officer, Diocese of Lincoln\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiocese of Oxford E-news letter - 11 January 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are hoping to update your church website in 2017 or move into social media, \u003ca title=\"Church Online: websites\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/9780857465528\/\"\u003eChurch Online: websites\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Church Online: social media\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/9780857465573\/\"\u003eChurch Online: social media\u003c\/a\u003e will provide all the tips you need. Ideal resources for churches who wish to reach their communities effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDiocese of Oxford E-news letter - 11 January 2017\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

Church Online: social media

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Combining missional vision with practical advice, this resource gives you the tools and checklists to consider your approach to social...

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Is it the vicar before she hands it to someone else more suitable? Or are they meant to lie pointedly around until someone with skill or conscience runs with the suggestions? Whatever happens, they are well worth reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReview by Christine McMullen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvangelicals Now, review by Simon Oliver, member of East London Tabernacle and Head of Marketing for 'en'.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese four little books - under 100 pages each and designed to help with all aspects of church communications - promise much and deliver quite a lot, actually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach book discusses one of four different elements of communicating with the outside world: church from the inside, church from the outside, the web, and social media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the author discusses why each factor is important and the shortcomings most churches experience. She then moves on to offer new ways of thinking and gives some practical advice for improving the quality of how we make ourselves known to the people around us. Consequently, Laura Treneer offers some genuinely insightful observations and very helpful practical steps that challenged my thinking. I'm sure it would be a great help to many a church wondering how they could better use their resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReview by Simon Oliver\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview by Adrian Smith, Communications Officer, Diocese of Lincoln\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart of a series of publications designed to assist parishes in realising effective communication, these informative, pocket-sized guides come very reasonably priced (GBP3.99) and are described as being for those seeking a 'crash course, a brief refresher or a reference toolkit' in the area of church websites and social media (and also communications inside and outside the church building).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach title follows a pattern that offers chapters on 'Why it matters', 'What to consider first,' 'Essential first steps' and 'Toolkit' (further advice and sources of helpful information), and the text is warm, helpful, engaging and often-thought-provoking. For example, the title that exploring church websites makes the following point: 'If you want to attract people who don't go to church, make sure you use the sort of language they might use when searching for a church -- for example, 'community group', 'family activities', 'relationship support', 'spiritual questions', 'why church is so important', even 'why church is so hard'. Uncomfortably, if you type into Google 'Why is the church so...' the next word it predicts is 'boring'. Why is church so boring? Does is need to be? Should it be? Good question!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe challenge is to address and change this perception, and these titles can help churches establish or develop an online presence that will demonstrate something of their breadth of services, activities and events, and, crucially, extend a warm invitation to come and see and share in what God is doing. We know that time and resources for such endeavours can often be in short supply, but time invested in the reading of these short, informative and jargon-free books will be time that is very well spent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReview by Adrian Smith, Communications Officer, Diocese of Lincoln\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiocese of Oxford E-news letter - 11 January 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are hoping to update your church website in 2017 or move into social media, \u003ca title=\"Church Online: websites\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/9780857465528\/\"\u003eChurch Online: websites\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Church Online: social media\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/9780857465573\/\"\u003eChurch Online: social media\u003c\/a\u003e will provide all the tips you need. Ideal resources for churches who wish to reach their communities effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDiocese of Oxford E-news letter - 11 January 2017\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2019-01-18T15:23:01+00:00","created_at":"2019-01-18T15:23:03+00:00","vendor":"Laura Treneer","type":"Paperback","tags":["Jan-17"],"price":399,"price_min":399,"price_max":399,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":21769595191396,"title":"Paperback","option1":"Paperback","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9780857465528","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Church Online: websites - Paperback","public_title":"Paperback","options":["Paperback"],"price":399,"weight":106,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9780857465528"}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/6107\/4532\/products\/9780857465528-l.jpg?v=1549043144"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/6107\/4532\/products\/9780857465528-l.jpg?v=1549043144","options":["Format"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eCombining missional vision with practical advice, this resource gives you the tools you need to transform a church website, or create one for the first time. Ideal for church teams who want to reach their communities effectively, and a perfect gift for church leaders and volunteers who are short on time but need fast relevant advice. Whether you're looking for a crash course, a brief refresher or a reference toolkit, you'll find what you need. Advice you can read and apply, from people you can trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\nAlso in this series:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Church Online: social media\" href=\"\/9780857465573\/\"\u003eChurch Online: social media\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Church from the Inside\" href=\"\/9780857465542\"\u003eChurch from the Inside\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Church from the Outside\" href=\"\/9780857465535\"\u003eChurch from the Outside\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe question is 'Can your church afford not to have a decent website and a social media presence?' The answer is that it's a no-brainer. Want to know how and to think through the issues? These booklets are a great resource to help you take the first steps. Highly recommended and essential reading.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Pete Broadbent, Bishop of Willesden and Deputy Bishop of London \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalanced, supportive, encouraging, practical, with an emphasis on the online\/offline mix. A total thumbs up!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Dr Bex Lewis, Senior Lecturer in Digital Marketing, Manchester Metropolitan University and author of Raising Children in a Digital Age \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential resource for all church leaders.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Jo Swinney, Editor, 'Preach' magazine \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWebsites and social media can be so intimidating. So much so that churches might not know where to begin. But to be effective communicators in today's world churches need an online presence. Just as shoppers browse before they buy, people explore the online presence of a church before they put a foot in the door. These straightforward guides from CPO are written for beginners and those more experienced, making it easy to take the first vital steps into the digital realm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Catherine Butcher, Head of Communications for HOPE, and author of The Servant Queen and the King she serves \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaura Treneer is Innovation Director for Christian Publishing and Outreach, who are passionate about church communication and the importance it holds for mission in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMedia reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Reader (Spring 2018). Review by Christine McMullen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese four, bright pocket-sized booklets explore the concept that it is God who communicates with the world, and each volume aims to equip us to take part in that task from a different perspective. 'Church from the Outside' looks at displays, noticeboards, invitations and PR. 'Church from the Inside' looks at welcome, news-sheets, magazines and stories. 'Church Online: Websites and 'Church Online: Social Media' consider exactly what their titles say.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach volume is divided into four sections - why it matters; what to consider first; essential next steps; and toolkit. Each has a theological basis for reaching out in the four different ways and each is full of good missional ideas about why and how we need to reach out. There is a wealth of practical ideas, sensible professional advice about how to do it, pitfalls to avoid, tips on how to persuade reluctant church members to move with the times, and constant reminders that mission should be on every church agenda. I found reading the greyish print visually difficult, but intellectually thought-provoking. The target audience is, however, unclear. Is it the vicar before she hands it to someone else more suitable? Or are they meant to lie pointedly around until someone with skill or conscience runs with the suggestions? Whatever happens, they are well worth reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReview by Christine McMullen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvangelicals Now, review by Simon Oliver, member of East London Tabernacle and Head of Marketing for 'en'.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese four little books - under 100 pages each and designed to help with all aspects of church communications - promise much and deliver quite a lot, actually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach book discusses one of four different elements of communicating with the outside world: church from the inside, church from the outside, the web, and social media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the author discusses why each factor is important and the shortcomings most churches experience. She then moves on to offer new ways of thinking and gives some practical advice for improving the quality of how we make ourselves known to the people around us. Consequently, Laura Treneer offers some genuinely insightful observations and very helpful practical steps that challenged my thinking. I'm sure it would be a great help to many a church wondering how they could better use their resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReview by Simon Oliver\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview by Adrian Smith, Communications Officer, Diocese of Lincoln\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart of a series of publications designed to assist parishes in realising effective communication, these informative, pocket-sized guides come very reasonably priced (GBP3.99) and are described as being for those seeking a 'crash course, a brief refresher or a reference toolkit' in the area of church websites and social media (and also communications inside and outside the church building).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach title follows a pattern that offers chapters on 'Why it matters', 'What to consider first,' 'Essential first steps' and 'Toolkit' (further advice and sources of helpful information), and the text is warm, helpful, engaging and often-thought-provoking. For example, the title that exploring church websites makes the following point: 'If you want to attract people who don't go to church, make sure you use the sort of language they might use when searching for a church -- for example, 'community group', 'family activities', 'relationship support', 'spiritual questions', 'why church is so important', even 'why church is so hard'. Uncomfortably, if you type into Google 'Why is the church so...' the next word it predicts is 'boring'. Why is church so boring? Does is need to be? Should it be? Good question!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe challenge is to address and change this perception, and these titles can help churches establish or develop an online presence that will demonstrate something of their breadth of services, activities and events, and, crucially, extend a warm invitation to come and see and share in what God is doing. We know that time and resources for such endeavours can often be in short supply, but time invested in the reading of these short, informative and jargon-free books will be time that is very well spent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReview by Adrian Smith, Communications Officer, Diocese of Lincoln\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiocese of Oxford E-news letter - 11 January 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are hoping to update your church website in 2017 or move into social media, \u003ca title=\"Church Online: websites\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/9780857465528\/\"\u003eChurch Online: websites\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Church Online: social media\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/9780857465573\/\"\u003eChurch Online: social media\u003c\/a\u003e will provide all the tips you need. Ideal resources for churches who wish to reach their communities effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDiocese of Oxford E-news letter - 11 January 2017\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

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Collective Worship for Primary Schools: 50 easy-to-use Bible-based outlines for teaching essential life skills

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{"id":2854759727204,"title":"Collective Worship Unwrapped: 33 tried and tested story-based assemblies for primary schools","handle":"collective-worship-unwrapped-33-tried-and-tested-story-based-assemblies-for-primary-schools","description":"\u003cp\u003eollective worship provides an important opportunity at the beginning of the school day to address the 'awe and wonder' part of learning. With this in mind, this book offers tried and tested primary assemblies with a Christian focus for Key Stages One and Two. 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With over a quarter of a century behind him, working in local primary and secondary schools, he loves telling stories (particularly to children) and spends much of his time in the ten schools around his parish. John enjoys cooking, travel, languages and creative writing and occasionally admits to playing the piano accordion. He is Rector of St Margaret's Parish Church, Stanford-le-Hope, in Essex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMedia reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom: \u003cem\u003eRE News\u003c\/em\u003e - Autumn 2005\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a useful collection of 33 assemblies with a Christian focus written for key satge1 and key stage 2 pupils. Each assembly is clearly structured through a story or play, biblical link, suggested visual aids and songs, a prayer, and follow up suggestions. Permission to photocopy the stories and other relevant sections is included as well as 11 pages which can be used on an overhead projector. The assemblies are divided into three categories: key stage 1, key stage 2, and those which are appropriate for both key stages. Many relevant themes are introduced relating to values, the Christian year, and citizenship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom: \u003cem\u003eREACH\u003c\/em\u003e Autumn 2005\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn guest has a passion for his ministry with local schools, so the sub-title, '33 tried and tested story based assemblies' is the fruit of 22 years of experience in parish ministry as well as clowning as Gof the clown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet the Tool Shed Gang, the two Johns - East End lads in shades - and a crowd of other characters. Explore themes onnected with children's daily lives, their relationship with God and issues affecting them. Bravely and effectively, (for many teachers duck it) explore the resurrection in three stories entitled 'The man who wasn't there'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn's story telling style is immediate and attractive. Each session includes a biblical link, visual aid, prayers and songs, and ideas for follow-up. The book starts with a chapter of advice for beginners: nervous clergy and leaders will find a treasure trove of sensible suggestions and hints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis would be an excellent resource for family services and children's clubs as well as schools. There is only one question: '\u003cem\u003eJohn, why didn't you write this years ago?\u003c\/em\u003e'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom: \u003cem\u003eThe Methodist Recorder\u003c\/em\u003e - 13\/10\/2005\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust in time to be used in the first term of the new school year, \u003cem\u003eCollective Worship Unwrapped\u003c\/em\u003e contains '33 tried and tested story-based assemblies for primary schools', described as 'Ideal for Key Stages 1 and 2'. Written by John Guest, an ordained minister and professional clown with 25 years' experience in parish ministry and story-telling in the 10 primary and secondary schools around his parish in Essex, the photocopiable material contains words and music of the song 'God loves all of his children'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are varied means of conveying the messages: character and costume, questions and answers or visual aids and conjuring to choose from for the story of the road to Emmaus: 'The man who wasn't there', for example; two 'confident and imaginative actors dressed in dinner jackets and shades' for 'The Two Johns: An offer you can't refuse' in Advent - and much, much more of similarly imaginative material. Overhead visuals are supplied and there are two comprehensive indexes of themes and Bible links. 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With this in mind, this book offers tried and tested primary assemblies with a Christian focus for Key Stages One and Two. Each assembly is complete and ready to run, with memorable stories, Bible links written in full, ideas for visual aids, helpful hints, prayers, suggested songs and follow-up material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe assemblies cover a host of themes, some topical, some on moral and personal development, citizenship, or spiritual values, and some linking in to seasons of the Christian year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany of the stories use a specific storytelling technique (such as telling a story from an unusual angle, using a 'tag-line', repetition and audience participation), making this a flexible and practical resource, ideal for newly qualified teachers seeking to grasp the key principles of collective worship as quickly and as effectively as possible-but equally valuable for experienced teachers, RE co-ordinators and those invited into schools to lead collective worship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Guest is an ordained minister with 25 years' experience in parish ministry, and a professional clown. With over a quarter of a century behind him, working in local primary and secondary schools, he loves telling stories (particularly to children) and spends much of his time in the ten schools around his parish. John enjoys cooking, travel, languages and creative writing and occasionally admits to playing the piano accordion. He is Rector of St Margaret's Parish Church, Stanford-le-Hope, in Essex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMedia reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom: \u003cem\u003eRE News\u003c\/em\u003e - Autumn 2005\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a useful collection of 33 assemblies with a Christian focus written for key satge1 and key stage 2 pupils. Each assembly is clearly structured through a story or play, biblical link, suggested visual aids and songs, a prayer, and follow up suggestions. Permission to photocopy the stories and other relevant sections is included as well as 11 pages which can be used on an overhead projector. The assemblies are divided into three categories: key stage 1, key stage 2, and those which are appropriate for both key stages. Many relevant themes are introduced relating to values, the Christian year, and citizenship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom: \u003cem\u003eREACH\u003c\/em\u003e Autumn 2005\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn guest has a passion for his ministry with local schools, so the sub-title, '33 tried and tested story based assemblies' is the fruit of 22 years of experience in parish ministry as well as clowning as Gof the clown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet the Tool Shed Gang, the two Johns - East End lads in shades - and a crowd of other characters. Explore themes onnected with children's daily lives, their relationship with God and issues affecting them. Bravely and effectively, (for many teachers duck it) explore the resurrection in three stories entitled 'The man who wasn't there'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn's story telling style is immediate and attractive. Each session includes a biblical link, visual aid, prayers and songs, and ideas for follow-up. The book starts with a chapter of advice for beginners: nervous clergy and leaders will find a treasure trove of sensible suggestions and hints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis would be an excellent resource for family services and children's clubs as well as schools. There is only one question: '\u003cem\u003eJohn, why didn't you write this years ago?\u003c\/em\u003e'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom: \u003cem\u003eThe Methodist Recorder\u003c\/em\u003e - 13\/10\/2005\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust in time to be used in the first term of the new school year, \u003cem\u003eCollective Worship Unwrapped\u003c\/em\u003e contains '33 tried and tested story-based assemblies for primary schools', described as 'Ideal for Key Stages 1 and 2'. Written by John Guest, an ordained minister and professional clown with 25 years' experience in parish ministry and story-telling in the 10 primary and secondary schools around his parish in Essex, the photocopiable material contains words and music of the song 'God loves all of his children'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are varied means of conveying the messages: character and costume, questions and answers or visual aids and conjuring to choose from for the story of the road to Emmaus: 'The man who wasn't there', for example; two 'confident and imaginative actors dressed in dinner jackets and shades' for 'The Two Johns: An offer you can't refuse' in Advent - and much, much more of similarly imaginative material. Overhead visuals are supplied and there are two comprehensive indexes of themes and Bible links. A wise investment!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Margaret Daniels\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom \u003cem\u003eDiocese of Gloucester Summer reading suggestions\u003c\/em\u003e Summer 2005\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore you skip this because you don't lead school assemblies, STOP! A lot of the pieces here would be brilliant for all-age worship or - especially - that Sunday afternoon slot some of our parishes are experimenting with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor John Guest is Rector of a parish in Essex and has 25 years experience of visiting schools. More important, he has a great sense of humour!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach talk has a Bible passage, suggestions for songs and - what makes this very useable for an all-age situation- a Follow-Up box with discussion ideas. If you have read one of the two books above and want some material that's a sure-fire winner, try this. (Of course, you could also use it for assemblies!)\u003c\/p\u003e"}

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Come Let Us Age!: An invitation to grow old boldly

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When they are finally between the sheets, reading a bedtime story is a great relaxer.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\nThese 16 Bible stories are all simply written in a manner that allows the reader to add timely pauses and thoughtful expression. They are all set in a night time context through which God's presence and purpose are revealed whether life is easy, perplexing or fraught with trouble and danger. In order to get the most out of the stories the 'Extras for Parents' should be read well before involving the children. A good friend of mine describes it as finding and providing emotional intelligence.\r\n\u003cp\u003eHowever this is neither a D.I.Y. Sunday School manual nor a lesson book. The Discussion Points are useful if it's appropriate to prolong bedtime a little, but should not be imposed if the conversation is going to erase sleepiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe prayers that come after each story, sensitively link the thoughts and feelings from the characters with how the children may have reacted and brings them into the love and care of the Lord. Their aim is to develop a sense of prayerfulness in the closeness of God as they snuggle down. It's a far cry from the old kneel by your bed and say your prayers routine. That may have been fine for God to bless mummy and daddy, the cat the dog and the goldfish, tell me about it, but it did hardly anything to develop prayerfulness.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Frequently Asked Questions found at the end of the book are required reading prior to the book being used. They can be very useful in helping parents settle children's anxieties, understand the world around them and how best to relate to it. 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Children can be afraid of the dark, have nightmares and night terrors, sleepwalk, or have insomnia. How do we deal with their concerns and fears and help them to draw close to God at night? This collection of Bible story retellings exploring God's character and promises will enable parents to help children grow in peace, confidence and understanding of who God is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\nRachel Turner has been a full-time children's and families worker and the National Children's Work Coordinator for New Wine, and continues to consult, speak at conferences and run training days for parents, children and youth workers around the UK and Europe. She is the author of the Parenting Children for a Life of Faith series.\n\u003ch5\u003eMedia reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Resource - September 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis book aims to help children draw close to God through biblical stories of night time and sleep.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is not to love about this book?\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eA helpful introduction from Rachel sets the scene - encouraging us to make the book our own. This is not a 'how to' manual of navigating the night time if our children struggle to sleep or are going through that traumatic stage of night terrors - rather, it gives tools for parents to engage, reflect and ask questions with their children - to journey with them through the night and, most importantly, for them to know that God is present there - just as much as in the day time.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e16 stories from the Bible are skilfully retold with just the right amount of drama, suspense and awe - perfect for a shared story!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eParents can use the additional sections after each story to take things further . . . but, just simply sharing these stories and creating a rhythm and pattern of reading together creates a calming atmosphere - build a routine around story telling and sharing a night that becomes as familiar as brushing teeth and having a bath.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eGet hold of this wonderful book and find comfort in the darkness - not just for your children, but maybe for you as parents too .\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/theresource.org.uk\/comfort-in-the-darkness-by-rachel-turner\/\"\u003eThe Resource\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAli Campbell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egodventure - November 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a book on sleep training, but one which will create a positive relationship with God at night-time - for you and your children! Rachel vividly retells 16 Bible stories, each where someone, usually a child, experiences something of God at night-time. It's simple, it's clever and it's profound. I found my own perspective on night-time changing along with my children's, as they quoted to me things we had discovered of God at night-time. I particularly loved the story of Herman, based on Psalm 88, who discovers that God gives us songs in the night to draw close to Him. We had a fab time asking God to give us songs and singing them together. Great book for any parent - especially, but definitely not exclusively, any with children who struggle at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVictoria Beech\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaptist Times - 19 May 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA very useful aid for helping parents draw their children closer to God, and a must for the bedroom bookshelf\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Saturday our six and seven year old granddaughters have a sleepover with us because they love to come to church on Sunday mornings.They like to sleep with the bedside light on low but neither of them have nocturnal problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThey are a vivacious pair. The trouble with bedtime is switching off Peppa Pig, or getting them off their tab, and calming them down. When they are finally between the sheets, reading a bedtime story is a great relaxer.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\nThese 16 Bible stories are all simply written in a manner that allows the reader to add timely pauses and thoughtful expression. They are all set in a night time context through which God's presence and purpose are revealed whether life is easy, perplexing or fraught with trouble and danger. In order to get the most out of the stories the 'Extras for Parents' should be read well before involving the children. A good friend of mine describes it as finding and providing emotional intelligence.\r\n\u003cp\u003eHowever this is neither a D.I.Y. Sunday School manual nor a lesson book. The Discussion Points are useful if it's appropriate to prolong bedtime a little, but should not be imposed if the conversation is going to erase sleepiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe prayers that come after each story, sensitively link the thoughts and feelings from the characters with how the children may have reacted and brings them into the love and care of the Lord. Their aim is to develop a sense of prayerfulness in the closeness of God as they snuggle down. It's a far cry from the old kneel by your bed and say your prayers routine. That may have been fine for God to bless mummy and daddy, the cat the dog and the goldfish, tell me about it, but it did hardly anything to develop prayerfulness.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Frequently Asked Questions found at the end of the book are required reading prior to the book being used. They can be very useful in helping parents settle children's anxieties, understand the world around them and how best to relate to it. Comfort in the Darkness is a very useful aid for helping parents draw their children closer to God and a must for the bedroom bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviewed by The Revd Dr Martin M'Caw\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e"}

Comfort in the Darkness: Helping children draw close to God through biblical stories of night-time and sleep

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He has written several books, including The Music of Praise (BRF\/Hendrickson, 2002), The Harmony of Heaven (BRF, 2003), O Come, Emmanuel (BRF\/Paraclete, 2005), O Clap your Hands (Paraclete\/SPCK, 2008) and Fasting and Feasting (BRF, 2008). He writes a regular hymn meditation in the RSCM's Church Music Quarterly and is one of the editors of the newly published Ancient and Modern hymnbook. 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This book of readings for Advent and Christmas invites us to make a journey through time, from the end to the very beginning of all things. The daily reflections work backwards from the traditional Advent focus of the 'Four Last Things' - Death, Judgement, Heaven and Hell - via Jesus' life, death and resurrection, to come at last to the Incarnation and the events commemorated at Christmas itself. In the following days, the focus turns to Christ as the Word of God, present at the dawn of creation. Along the way, we 'visit' some of the actual Holy Land sites associated with gospel events, drawing new insights from the familiar stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Revd Dr Gordon Giles is Vicar of St Mary Magdalene's Church in Enfield, North London, and director of Post-Ordination Training in the Edmonton Episcopal Area of the Diocese of London Diocese. 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Comings and Goings: Retracing the Christmas story through place and time

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{"id":2439774928996,"title":"Confidence in the Living God: David and Goliath Revisited","handle":"confidence-in-the-living-god-david-and-goliath-revisited","description":"\u003cp\u003eConfidence lies at the heart of society, determining the success or failure of the economy, the government, companies, schools, churches and, of course, individuals. As Christians, we are called to proclaim our faith in God, but how can we build and maintain this confidence in an increasingly secularised culture where such faith is often seen as marginal, embarrassing or even downright dangerous?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing the story of David and Goliath, Andrew Watson takes a narrative theology approach to show how the Lord can indeed be our confidence, whatever the odds. He explores how God can develop a proper self-confidence within individuals and his Church, revealing the gospel through transforming words and transformed lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe considers, too, how we can confidently tackle the challenges of day-to-day living, whether a difficult work situation or family relationship, or simply anxiety about the future. The book includes a study guide and is ideal as a whole church course on the subject of confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'If there is a quality that needs restoring to the church right now it is a faith-filled confidence in God. This timely and inspiring book is a prophetic call to rise up with a Davidic new boldness in the person and power of the living God. 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The chapters dealing with 'the Eliab reaction' to faith-filled enthusiasts in the congregation will, I'm sure, strike a chord with many of us, and the Biblical evidence that Jesus was all in favour of those with fire in the belly, however imperfect, is food for thought. An interesting read, difficult to put aside and forget, since it is in many ways a call to arms, evoking the spirit of Revelation 2 and 3 for the modern day. Highly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eReviewed by Dianne Morrison\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom \u003cem\u003eChristianity Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAs the title suggests, this is a book about confidence (from the Latin meaning 'with faith'), drawing insights from the epic confrontation of David and Goliath. Andrew Watson, Bishop of Aston, explores Goliath's misplaced overconfidence, Saul's tortured self-doubt, Eliab's patronising superiority and David's modest, inspirational trust in God. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThough the battle in 1 Samuel 17 is between two men, Watson applies the story to the whole Church as well as to individuals, showing how our nerve can be tested both by personal troubles and through public assaults on faith, especially the recent attacks in the media from humanists and atheists. Exploring in detail the narrative of the battle, the author brilliantly probes important themes like values in Christian leadership, effectiveness in evangelism, our suspicion of success and our acceptance of decline. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWatson's searching biblical investigation, revealing character portraits, lively anecdotes, relevant application and readable style make this an outstanding expository book which is anchored in the real world. 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As Christians, we are called to proclaim our faith in God, but how can we build and maintain this confidence in an increasingly secularised culture where such faith is often seen as marginal, embarrassing or even downright dangerous?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing the story of David and Goliath, Andrew Watson takes a narrative theology approach to show how the Lord can indeed be our confidence, whatever the odds. He explores how God can develop a proper self-confidence within individuals and his Church, revealing the gospel through transforming words and transformed lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe considers, too, how we can confidently tackle the challenges of day-to-day living, whether a difficult work situation or family relationship, or simply anxiety about the future. 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I highly recommend it'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e - Mark Stibbe\u003c\/b\u003e, Leader of The Father's House Trust\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents include:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction: The call to confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding confident foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfidence, faith and wishful thinking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfidence within God's Church\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfidence in the providence of God\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponding to godly confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA right self-confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfidence in sharing the gospel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfidence-imparting leadership\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfidence at the coal face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConclusion: The confident Christian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscussion guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\nAndrew Watson is Bishop of Aston and is involved in promoting church growth and leadership across the diocese of Birmingham. He was previously vicar of St Stephen's, East Twickenham, where he helped pioneer three church plants. He has also written The Fourfold Leadership of Jesus (BRF, 2008).\n\u003ch5\u003eMedia reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom \u003cem\u003eThe Good Bookstall\u003c\/em\u003e - April 2010\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful exploration of the David and Goliath story, portraying the church as David against its modern-day 'Goliath' - a combination of secularism, militant atheism and indifference. Andrew Watson draws many parallels between the Israel of David's time, who had demanded a king to fight their battles for them, and the church's abandonment of the priesthood of believers in exchange for a clergy\/laity hierarchy, in both cases leading to a damping down of faith and a distancing of themselves from God. The chapters dealing with 'the Eliab reaction' to faith-filled enthusiasts in the congregation will, I'm sure, strike a chord with many of us, and the Biblical evidence that Jesus was all in favour of those with fire in the belly, however imperfect, is food for thought. An interesting read, difficult to put aside and forget, since it is in many ways a call to arms, evoking the spirit of Revelation 2 and 3 for the modern day. Highly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eReviewed by Dianne Morrison\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom \u003cem\u003eChristianity Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAs the title suggests, this is a book about confidence (from the Latin meaning 'with faith'), drawing insights from the epic confrontation of David and Goliath. Andrew Watson, Bishop of Aston, explores Goliath's misplaced overconfidence, Saul's tortured self-doubt, Eliab's patronising superiority and David's modest, inspirational trust in God. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThough the battle in 1 Samuel 17 is between two men, Watson applies the story to the whole Church as well as to individuals, showing how our nerve can be tested both by personal troubles and through public assaults on faith, especially the recent attacks in the media from humanists and atheists. Exploring in detail the narrative of the battle, the author brilliantly probes important themes like values in Christian leadership, effectiveness in evangelism, our suspicion of success and our acceptance of decline. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWatson's searching biblical investigation, revealing character portraits, lively anecdotes, relevant application and readable style make this an outstanding expository book which is anchored in the real world. The discussion guide at the back will be a great resource for preachers and small groups too.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eReviewed by John Lambert\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom \u003cem\u003eChristian Marketplace\u003c\/em\u003e - June 2009\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eOf course leadership models are not just confined to the New Testament. The first part of the Bible is full of inspiring (yet flawed) leaders; great men and women of faith who led God's people through good times and bad. In \u003cem\u003eConfidence in the Living God\u003c\/em\u003e by Andrew Watson, Watson turns from the leadership model of Jesus as explored in his last book (\u003cem\u003eThe Fourfold Leadership of Jesus\u003c\/em\u003e, BRF, 2008) to one of the heroes of the Old Testament, David. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing the story of David and Goliath, he looks at a key characteristic of leadership, that of confidence (in God). The book has some interesting chapter titles including 'Confidence within God's Church', 'A Right Self-Confidence' and 'Confidence-Imparting Leadership'. Due out in July, I have only seen the first part of the book where he points out the importance in leadership of not ignoring the history of the situation you find yourself leading. A good friend of mine has just taken over a new parish and one of his challenges as a leader is to instil confidence in his 'flock' that he is leading them onward yet is mindful of their history too. Perhaps I should give him a copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n"}

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Core Skills for Children's Work: Developing and extending key skills for children's ministry

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It conveys great spiritual wisdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Derek Tidball, formerly Principal of London Bible College, currently Visiting Scholar at Spurgeon's College London \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrian Harris shows us that life's seemingly insignificant moments really do matter. Why? Because God can be found in them. Written with grace, cheer and deep reflection 'Could this be God?' is a delightful read that will bring inspiration each day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Sheridan Voysey, speaker, broadcaster and author \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr Brian Harris has been the Principal of Perth's Vose Seminary since the start of 2004. Born in South Africa, and a New Zealander by citizenship, he is married to Rosemary and they have three adult children and one grandchild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn demand as a speaker, teacher and writer, Brian speaks at conferences, theological colleges and churches around Australia as well as in other parts of the world. He has a special focus on training leaders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe serves as a director of Christian Schools Australia, chairs the Carey Group (and is also pastor at large for the Carey movement), is the vice-president of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Theological Schools, is a member of the Commission on Theological Education and Spiritual Formation of the Baptist World Alliance, and is an external advisor to the board of Perth's Riverview Church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe has served as a visiting international scholar at Carson Newman University in the USA. He is the author of several books, including a book on leadership, The Tortoise Usually Wins: Biblical Reflections on Quiet Leadership (Paternoster, 2013). His latest book The Big Picture: Building Blocks for a Christian World View (Paternoster, 2015) has just been released. He writes a popular monthly column for Perth's The Advocate newspaper, and hosts a growing blog at brianharrisauthor.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMedia reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Rapport - Lee Abbey magazine Jan - April 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a series of pithy, poignant and profound short readings, this book explores the intersection of faith and life. Spotting parables in the everyday, it equips readers to explore whether they might be bumping into God without realising it. 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He has a sharp and observant eye, is insightful, healthily self-deprecating, and effortlessly moves between the sacred and the secular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book teems with bons mots: 'Goliath is the sort of person you'd hate to sit behind at the movies,' 'God writes straight with crooked lines,' 'The lost sheep and the prodigal son were dechurched people,' and 'Interruptions are my work.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is scathing about a purring church and those in love with the wrong world, and bids us all 'to hit a six for Jesus!' Harris repeatedly bats sixers that fly way over the cricket stadium. 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Spotting parables in the everyday, it equips readers to explore whether they might be bumping into God without realising it. Heartening and often funny, it applies biblical truth in a way that both fascinates and liberates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI couldn't stop smiling as I read this wonderful book. Don't mistake its light touch, practical stance and humorous style for shallowness. It conveys great spiritual wisdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Derek Tidball, formerly Principal of London Bible College, currently Visiting Scholar at Spurgeon's College London \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrian Harris shows us that life's seemingly insignificant moments really do matter. Why? Because God can be found in them. Written with grace, cheer and deep reflection 'Could this be God?' is a delightful read that will bring inspiration each day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Sheridan Voysey, speaker, broadcaster and author \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr Brian Harris has been the Principal of Perth's Vose Seminary since the start of 2004. Born in South Africa, and a New Zealander by citizenship, he is married to Rosemary and they have three adult children and one grandchild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn demand as a speaker, teacher and writer, Brian speaks at conferences, theological colleges and churches around Australia as well as in other parts of the world. 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He has a sharp and observant eye, is insightful, healthily self-deprecating, and effortlessly moves between the sacred and the secular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book teems with bons mots: 'Goliath is the sort of person you'd hate to sit behind at the movies,' 'God writes straight with crooked lines,' 'The lost sheep and the prodigal son were dechurched people,' and 'Interruptions are my work.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is scathing about a purring church and those in love with the wrong world, and bids us all 'to hit a six for Jesus!' Harris repeatedly bats sixers that fly way over the cricket stadium. I even forgave him for ascribing Newman's prayer 'Lord, support us all the day long of this troublous life ...', a favourite of mine, to the Scottish Prayer Book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviewed by The Rt Revd David Wilbourne, Assistant Bishop of Llandaff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

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