Preach the Word, Grow the Church: investing in Word-based training
Join us for a relaxed and inspiring morning around tea and coffee, to explore an important topic for the local church from a missional perspective. The seminars are in partnership with Langham Preaching. A light lunch is included.
Our contributors will share from their extensive experience. Johnny McClean, originally from Carrickfergus, is currently serving in Bangkok as the East Asia Coordinator for Langham Preaching. He has almost 30 years experience in ministry. Mark Armstrong is from Bangor and has served as a local church pastor and is currently the local representative for Langham Partnership in Ireland.
The premise we want to explore is that the growth of the church is bound up in word-based ministry. Yet all of our denominations are finding that less people are stepping forward to train for ministry. If this is the case, how do we develop those within our own churches to meet the need?
The format is informal, with opportunity for discussion and learning from each other’s experiences. Our desire is to serve and bless you and provide a morning that is encouraging and inspiring. It would be wonderful if you can spare the time to join us out of your busy schedule.
Your programme:
10:15 Tea, coffee and scones
10:35 Welcome and introduction
10:40 Session 1: Training Preachers in Asia – lessons learned. Johnny McClean
11:00 Session 2: Well-meaning/ill equipped? Mark Armstrong
11:20 Short break
11:25 Session 3: Identifying new preachers in our local churches. Johnny McClean
11:45 Questions and discussion. Johnny McClean and Mark Armstrong
12:05 Closing remarks: David Morrow
12:15 Lunch
12:45 End
We look forward to sharing with you. There is no charge for this event but please let us know (either way) if you plan to come or are unable to attend.
If you know of other Christian leaders who might be interested and benefit from attending, please do invite them but please let us know for catering purposes.
In addition if you have a ministers fraternal in November and would be interested in having a discussion about this topic then please let us know your date and we will seek to accommodate that for you.
You have a choice of three dates and seminar venues:
Wednesday 5 November 10.15am-12.45pm, includes coffee and lunch – Adair Arms Hotel, Ballymena
Wednesday 19 November 10.15am-12.45pm, includes coffee and lunch – Orangefield Presbyterian Church, Belfast
Friday 21 November 10.15am-12.45pm includes coffee and lunch – Corrick House, Clogher
I look ford to welcoming you,
David Morrow, Area Director UFM Worldwide (Ireland).