Welcome to

Lightening the Load:releasing the life

and energyof the rural church

Saturday 28th February,

2015

RefineEquipEnthuseCreating Sustainable Models for the Rural Church

The problem

Reality!

The problem Reality! Where do we begin? Legality Resources Administration Time

Various Models

Ministry Team

Multi-parish Benefice

Team Rector

TV

TV

Team Ministry

Other Models

Ministry Team

Multi-parish Benefice

Team Rector

TV

TV

Team Ministry

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Simplify Structures

Avoid Duplication

Maximise Potential

Do together things that cannot be done apart

Work with the local community

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Bring out the best

Be open and honest

What are you prepared to pay for?

Work in partnership

What do you need?

Where can I get it?

Train volunteers

Bring out the best

The whole church to be disciples

Equip

Celebrate, rejoice, party…

Spot the potential

Look outside the church for help

Share The Good News (and your faith story)

Offer the best Make room for

others Give thanks

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