Ministry

Sunday services, mid-week meetings, church conferences, men's groups, youth groups, and conferences.

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I will always aim to be Christ-centred, Bible-based and practically applied. 

 

My approach is always expository, meaning I seek to expose the truth that is in the text rather than impose my ideas on it.

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I am happy to be given a specific passage (textual preaching) or a subject (thematic preaching).

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I am comfortable speaking to people of all ages.

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I will respect the distinctives of the church or conference I am invited by concerning issues outside my core convictions.

Private meetings with leaders of churches and Christian organisations, individually or in teams to provide advice and help clarify thinking on specific issues or to develop policies and strategies.

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I have extensive experience in organisational leadership and can advise on policies and doctrinal statements.

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I have helped churches think through pastoral responses to  complex  issues. 

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I can also give biblically-informed advice on strategies for evangelism, ministry development and mission.

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I can design surveys to help you gain a better understanding of views and needs.

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Sessions of 40-90 minutes including teaching, interaction and Q&A.

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I can address a wide range of subjects in the areas of apologetics, ethics, leadership, mission, pastoral care and spiritual life and formation.

 

Examples of subjects include:​​​

• Abortion and contraception

• Communication in Leadership

• Creation / Evolution

• Death, dying and beareavement

• How to understand Scripture

• Identifying your spiritual gifts

• Rest and Recreation

• Servant Leadership and Power

• Sex, sexuality and gender identity

• Spiritual gifts

• Time Management​

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Meeting with an individual leader (men only) one to one on a regular basis (usually monthly) for a period of time (minimum one year) to help him towards growth in faith and faithfulness.

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My approach involves listening, prayer and bringing advice from Scripture and reflection on my experience and that of the mentee.

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I work under a code of conduct, which you can download here.

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Mentoring can focus on a specific issue or need or more generally on personal growth. I often agree a book or books and Scripture to read through and discuss.

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Courses (3-6 sessions of 1.5 to 2.5 hours) or one-off sessions for churches, ministry teams and leadership teams on pastoral care, leadership, apologetics and ethics.

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Titles and subjects include:

• Bible in Widescreen - an overview of God's big story in Scripture

• First Steps in the Faith - core truths and pathways for new believers

• Finding Straight Paths - making godly choices

• Graceful Apologetics - sharing your faith thoughtfully and graciously

• Gospel-Shaped Pastoral Care - foundations for caring well for others

• Leadership in the Church - for leadership teams or new leaders

• Small Group leadership - group dynamics, care and Bible studies

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I love to explain the gospel to non-Christians, challenging them to consider Christ and to respond to his call to repent of sin and believe in him.

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I am comfortable with presenting trhe gospel clearly either from a Bible passage or in relation to a specific issue or question.

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I also enjoy question and answer times, either after I do a talk or without an initial talk. I don't mind thinking on my feet (or admitting when I don't know the answer).

 

I find that opening to questions helps people see that Christians are thoughtful and really want to listen to them. It also ensures that what we say connects.

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