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How to Build a Strategic Church - Using Purpose Driven Principles 

Church Leaders Consultation. A strategy for Church Health and Church Growth.  Leaders sharing together.

These  one day consultations are designed to help leaders build strategic churches. They provide valuable insights and practical ideas that are essential in helping your church become a healthy, growing community of disciples of Christ and give you the opportunity to share  experiences. The day will cover leadership issues, team building, developing transferable strategies for healthy relationships both in and outside of the church, plus strategies for equipping church members to be disciples of Christ.  During the day there will be many opportunities for participation and group discussion so that we can learn from the experiences of others. You will  hear from people who don't have all the answers, but who face some of the same challenges that you do.

If you want time to consider the future of your church and how you can more be more effective join us for this very informal day.

Coffee and Tea will be served but you do need to bring a packed lunch

Travel directions available from multi-map. SatNav's will ditrect you to the church at BN14 7TN

The programme will include key topics such as,

What Does a Strategic church look like?, Strong Servant Leadership, Application Preaching, Attitudes, Health Assessment.

Parking is available at the church

Hotels and B & B are available in the area, although we do not have a list.

Small Group Conference

Your goal is clear. You want a healthy church; a church passionately committed to the Great Commission and the Great Commandment!  You will have to grow SMALLER to get there!  A programme that won't just sit on the shelf - it's guaranteed to help get your small groups growing and your church bubbling. 

Details of these conferences are as follows:-

Ask for further information by emailing sales@purposedriven.co.uk                          Registration form - click here

Celebrate Recovery is a 12 step course which offers people the opportunity of a fresh start, new hope, ongoing support and encouragement to both men and women who have struggles with 'hurts, hang-ups and habits.'We live in a time when many people carry serious damage in their lives. Some from past mistakes and others from experiences where they have been the victim. The goal of Celebrate Recovery  is to help each person find a freedom and peace that Jesus promised for everyone and to celebrate God's healing power in their lives.

For booking further information on Celebrate Recovery check www.celebraterecovery.co.uk .

ALL RESOURCES contact sales@purposedrivenuk.com or telephone us on 01255 435577 or click on image above to order on line.

Campaign News>>>

As churches across the country have completed their Campaigns we are hearing some fabulous ways God is moving the church. Here are some of the emails we have already received from last year and leading up to the Lent campaign:

40 Days of Community - 'It could be that all these new projects might have started without the prompting of the PD courses, but I rather doubt it. thank you for helping to give us the vision and motivation to get these things going.'

'I do believe the 40DOP campaign will be hard to beat but this campaign's impact will be refelected by the local culture'

40 Days of Purpose - 'Thank you for your encouragement. I am so grateful to Rick Warren and the Purpose Driven movement for the way God has got hold of my life'

'It was a great time for us as a church although not universally welcomed, people did get a lot out of it. Some have recommitted their lives to the Lord. The congregation size on a Sunday morning has grown from 80 to 100. Small groups from 80 to 120.  I would have no hesitation in recommending 40DOP it has injected extra faith into us and built people up in their understanding of what they are here for.

'We have had almost 100% of our congregation attending the small groups meetings. Is this a first?

What is 40 Days of Purpose?

It is a spiritual growth emphasis for the local church.  Next campaign starts 21st September 2008 - Registration is now open.

40 Days of Purpose' is a powerful life-changing journey for local churches. It is a spiritual growth emphasis that encourages every member of the congregation to participate in deepening their relationship with God through worship, small group studies and through daily personal readings. Over 1400 church in the UK have completed and benefited from 40 Days of Purpose.  One church writes: "40 Days of Purpose was the best thing that has happened in our church for years."

40 Days of Purpose has established a track record of changing lives and churches.

 40 Days of Community

During 40 Days of Purpose, we answered the question, "What on earth am I here for?"
We discovered Gods five purposes for our lives: Worship, Fellowship, Discipleship, Ministry, and Mission.
Our lives were enriched, our churches grew, our small groups developed.

Are you ready to take your congregation on the next spiritual journey to answer "What on earth are WE here for?" 40 Days of Community is the next step in spiritual growth, designed to help deepen authentic community within your church family and reach out to the local community outside the church. Most churches start a Campaign in February ( pre Easter) or September but you can decide to start at another time of the year.  More >>    

40 Days of Purpose Small Church Campaign

Designed for churches with small congregations who desire to run the 40 Days of Purpose Campaign.
This Small Church Campaign covers the five main areas of WORSHIP, FELLOWSHIP, DISCIPLESHIP, MINISTRY and EVANGELISM.

WHAT IS THE - 40 DAYS OF PURPOSE SMALL CHURCH CAMPAIGN?

The Small Church Campaign, is designed for churches of TYPICALLY 30-60 members, and can be easily run by a church leader who can select additional materials from the Purpose Driven resources list to produce a campaign to meet their specific needs. This condensed pack is useful for the busy church leader who does not have a team of 3-5 leaders to help run a full church campaign. >> MORE

Please contact the office on 01255 435577 Monday to Thursday between 9.00am and 4.30pm if you cannot find what you are looking for.