NEWS: Courses

INFORMATION ABOUT TRAINING

To make a booking for any of these courses please contact Catriona Gundlach on 01636 817232 or catriona@southwell.anglican.org

SEPTEMBER

3–5  September Counselling Skills for Pastoral Care
A substantial introductory course combining counselling skills, theology and personal growth.  Tutor-supported distance learning sandwiched between two short periods in college (finishes 11-15 April 2011).
St John’s College, Bramcote
For more info contact Helen Taylor 0115 968 3221 or h.taylor@stjohns-nottm.ac.uk

10-12  September Fit for Purpose – Vocation Weekend
For anyone who is interested in discovering where God is leading them (not necessarily to accredited church leadership.)
St John’s College, Bramcote
For more info contact Helen Taylor 0115 968 3221 or h.taylor@stjohns-nottm.ac.uk

11 Racial Justice Workshops
St Jude’s, Mapperley

12  Racial Justice Sunday Service
Guest Speaker: Rosie Bairwell
6pm Christ Church, Newark

16  Quiet Day – Fairs and Fruits; reflections for Michaelmas and Harvest
Led by Valerie Rampton
10am-4pm
Sacrista Prebend £15 BYOL
To book contact 01636 816833

17-19  Green as  a Leaf – Renewing a Theology of Creation
Seeing the world afresh through the eyes of theologians, scientists and artists. 
Keynote speakers include: Michael Northcott, Simon Conway Morris, John Rodwell, Alison Milbank, John Milbank, Simon Oliver and Margaret Barker.
School of Animal, Rural & Environmental Sciences at Brackenhurst College and Southwell Minster.  Residential £250.  Non-residence both days £110

25  Funeral Course – Bereavement Care (Readers only)
Led by Barbara Coleman and Pat Hemstock
9.15-3.30pm
Burton Joyce Church rooms

28  Parish Finance for Incumbents (Clergy Only)
Led by David Meredith
10am-12.30pm
Dunham House

28 Legal Responsibilities of the Incumbent (Clergy Only)
Led by Chris Hodson
1.30-3.30pm
Dunham House

28-30 Presence & Engagement in a Multi-Faith World
This course has been designed primarily for Christians of all denominations – ordained or lay people – who work in this field, but all are welcome. Topics covered include: theology, mission and dialogue, Education & Chaplaincy, Pastoral and Community Issues, Questions on Spirituality and Practicalities and Structures for dialogue and engagement.
Led by Andrew Wingate
St Philip’s Centre, Leicester (£100 or £136, resident with local clergy)
For more info contact admin@stphilipscentre.co.uk or 0116 273 3459

4-8  In Service Study Week – The Mission of the Triune God
This module is designed to help you develop a theological framework with which to think critically about the challenges of contemporary mission and ministry for your wider learning.  It seeks to do so by engaging a variety of proposals in recent theology that seek to understand the world, the human person and human society in relation to the identity and activity of the Triune God.
Led by Christina Baxter
St John’s College, Bramcote £200 tuition only
Contact academic@stjohns-nottm.ac.uk

5  Foundation Governor Training
Governor induction evenings
Led by Maureen Collins
7.30-9.30pm

5 & 19  Preaching Matthew’s Gospel
Led by Andy Brown
Venue to be advised

6  Deaf Awareness Training
This session will focus on some key issues relating to deafness, help you communicate more effectively with deaf people and deepen your understanding of how access for deaf people can be improved.
Led by Sue Hemsley-Halls
7.30-9.30pm
Christ Church, Chilwell

9  Church Wardens Training
For nearly new, prospective and any church wardens who wish to be refreshed covering legal, pastoral and administrative issues.  Also vacancies and lay leadership for mission and ministry.
Led by Nigel Peyton and Peter Hill
9.30am-12.30pm
Holy Trinity, Southwell

9  Fresh Expressions Vision Day
A multimedia day full of opportunities to re-imagine church, dream dreams, ask questions, share stories , discover resources and build relationships.
Keynote speakers: Tim Lea, Roger Johnson, Joanna Dobson & Michael Mitton
10am-4pm
Nuthall Methodist Church £10 including lunch & refreshments

11 Oct-12 Nov  4 week Study Unit – Biblical Interpretation
Biblical interpretation is at the centre of many current matters of dispute in the church. This module will look at the various ways in which the Bible has been interpreted down the ages, and at some key issues facing us in reading the Bible in the contemporary world.
Led by Ben Fulford
St John’s College, Bramcote
Contact academic@stjohns-nottm.ac.uk

12  New to the Diocese Day (Clergy Only)
Led by Dunham House Departmental Directors
9am-3.30pm
Dunham House

12 & 19  Child Protection Training
A detailed course over two evenings for Clergy and Lay Leaders.  Both sessions must be attended.
Led by Nick Harding & Barbara Selley
7-9.30pm
Dunham House

14  Contextual Induction Day (Clergy Only)
Developing appropriate knowledge, attitude and skills including theological reflection around the context we minister in.  Especially for first incumbents and those new in post.
Led by Kon Apokis, Derek Hollis, Liam O’Boyle
10am-4pm
St John’s Centre, Mansfield

15-17  Entering a Silent Land
Weekend silent retreat – suitable for first timers – giving space for prayer, reflection and discerning God in our lives.
Led by Graham Pigott
Whirlow Grange £140
To book please contact 0114 236 3173 or spiritualitycentre@whirlowgrange.co.uk

18  Funeral Course – Behind the Scenes at the Crem! (Readers Only)
Led by Barbara Coleman
7pm
Mansfield Crematorium

21 Quiet Day – A day with Julian of Norwich
Led by Angela Ashwin
Sacrista Prebend £15.00 BYOL
To book please phone 01636 816833

21  Chaplaincy Day
Exploring the Theology and Ecclesiology of Chaplaincy: What ecclesiology has chaplaincy?
Led by Malcolm Brown, Director of Mission & Public Affairs.
10am-3.30pm
Venue to be advised

23  Funeral Course – The Funeral Itself (Readers Only)
Led by Barbara Coleman and Pat Hemstock
9.30am-3.30pm 
Holy Trinity, Southwell

23  Big E Day
A range of over 20 different workshops for all children’s workers and youth
Workers, with quality speakers and lots of ideas.  Keynote speaker: Bishop Paul who will also lead an act of commissioning.
9.45-4.15pm
Southwell Minster School
To book contact alisonj@southwell.anglican.org or 01636 814504

26  Turning PCC Meetings into Transformative Communities of Enthusiasm
Taking the dread out of PCC meetings offering more humanity
7.30-9pm Sacrista Prebend
Led by Kon Apokis

NOVEMBER

1-4  Leading your Church into Growth
This highly popular course is specifically designed for clergy & lay leaders across different traditions and denominations who are looking for help and encouragement in leading their churches into growth.
Led by CMS & LYCIG Group £249
The Hayes Conference Centre Swanwick

1-5  Individual Guided Retreat
Led by Alessio Salvadori
Whirlow Grange £ 275
To book please contact 0114 236 3173 or spiritualitycentre@whirlowgrange.co.uk

2  Partnerships Seminar
A seminar open to clergy and lay leaders focussing on partnership working under the new government.
Led by Phil Lyons
10am-3pm
Venue to be advised

6  Child Protection Training
Led by Nick Harding and Barbara Selley
9.30-4pm 
The Magdalene Centre, Sutton in Ashfield

11  Crafting for Christmas
Come along and try your hand at making cards/stained glass & Christmas gifts.
Led by Jean Lamb
10am-3pm
St Alban’s House (bring lunch to share)

15  Creating a welcoming church
Led by Rachel Farmer
10-3pm
Venue to be advised

15-19  In service Study Week – Acts & Mission
The Acts of the Apostles traces the story of the spread of the gospel message outwards from Jerusalem and ends with Paul, a prisoner in Rome.  This module sets out to discover how Luke tells the story, examines whether or not there were early strategies, and draws out the significance for us today of many of the incidents recorded.
Led by Elizabeth Fisher
St John’s College, Bramcote £200 tuition only
Contact academic@stjohns-nottm.ac.uk

16  Weddings Project
An opportunity to improve how people may access the full life of the Church through the conduct of weddings.
Led by the Weddings Project Team (Church House London)
9.30-4pm Goosedale Lane off Moor Road – B683 Papplewick NG6 8UJ

16  Church & Rural Life Seminar – Suicide Awareness Partnership Training
Of particular interest to those who live and work in the rural areas as farmers and vets are among the high risk groups.
Funded by the Lottery and supported by Rural Community Action Nottinghamshire.
10am -3.30pm
Dunham House, Southwell

16  Advent Ideas and Christmas Crackers!
Practical seasonal resources for children’s work and all-age worship.
Led by Nick Harding
7.30-9pm
Venue to be advised (somewhere North)

17  Taking Good Assemblies and Lessons 
Led by Maureen Collins
9.30-1pm 
Dunham House

17  Building Effective Relationships with Schools
Led by Maureen Collins
2-4pm
Dunham House

22 Nov-17 Dec   4 Week Study Unit – Holy Spirit and the Charismatic Life
What is authentic church? This question is vital for today and is being raised by the challenges and opportunities of Pioneer Ministry, Fresh Expressions, growing churches and more traditional congregations.  In this module we seek to open this question and the issues surrounding it, and to bring them into dialogue with a variety of recent ideas about what constitutes “church” and how it relates to mission and to the activity of God.
Led by Christina Baxter
St John’s College, Bramcote
Contact academic@stjohns-nottm.ac.uk

25  Quiet Day – A day with Charles de Foucauld
Led by Penny Young
Sacrista Prebend £15 BYOL
To book please phone 01636 816833

25  Ministry to those with Mental Heath Issues
Led by Richard Turner
7.30-9.30pm
Venue to be advised

30  Leading Edge Seminar – Enabling Action
“We know what we need to do but how do we make it happen?”  Leading Edge – Enabling Action will look at how we turn vision into action and set change in motion.  Through a mix of presentation, discussion and case studies, it will help leaders look at key areas of planning for churches – including discerning priorities, setting goals, getting people on board, getting things moving and reviewing how things are going.
Led by John Fisher and CPAS
10am-4pm
St Helen’s Burton Joyce Church Centre (BYOL)
Please book via www.cpas.org.uk

DECEMBER

1  Enliven -101 Ideas Christmas & Ideas Special
Ideas for the seasons with advice on how to plan a programme.
Led by the Enliven Youth Leaders Team
7.30-9.30pm
St John’s Church, Bilborough
To book contact alistairlangton@ddbe.org or 01332 388660

JANUARY

10 Jan–4 Feb   4 Week Study Unit – Pastoral Care and the Human Lifecycle
Human beings grow and develop over their life-span.  This module will explore pastoral care in relation to psychosocial development, faith development, gender issues and spirituality.  It will be a practical and experiential course, grounded in pastoral experience.
Led by Chrissie Wood
St John’s College, Bramcote
Contact academic@stjohns-nottm.ac.uk

18  Reaching schools at Easter
The opportunity of ‘Experience Easter’ –evening
Led by Maureen Collins
7.30-9.30pm
Venue to be announced

24  Challenging Behaviour!
Issues around behaviour and ‘control’ with children.
Led by Nick Harding
7.30-9.00pm
Venue to be advised (somewhere Nottingham)

24  Enliven -Engaging Christian Young people
Helping Christian young people in sharing their faith.
Led by Richard Dawson 
7.30-9.30pm
St Michaels Church, Bramcote
To book contact alistairlangton@ddbe.org or Tel: 01332 388660

26  Foundation Governor Training
Governor induction evenings
Led by Maureen Collins
7.30-9.30pm

FEBRUARY

7-11  In Service Study Week – Fresh Expressions of Church: Starting, Developing & Sustaining
 What are learning about the theology and practice of fresh expressions?  What theology underpins the idea of the ‘mixed economy’ church, for example?  How do you start a fresh expression, develop it and bring it to maturity?  We shall look at the methodologies of fresh expressions within a theological framework, and develop practical tools for a wide variety of settings.
Led by Michael Moynagh
St John’s College, Bramcote £200 tuition only
Contact academic@stjohns-nottm.ac.uk

8  Leading Edge – Multi Parish Benefice Ministry
How many churches can one person juggle?  Leading Edge- Multi Parish Benefices, is a small group seminar that will help you to step back, reflect and think theologically and practically about the leadership required for grouped churches to become truly missional in attitude and action.  You’ll get practical tools and ideas, helpful case studies, and hear from others who’ve struggled with the issues.  Fed up spinning those plates by yourself?  Why not bring one or two others in your group and share in some cutting edge thinking!
Led by John Fisher and CPAS
10am-4pm
St Helen’s Burton Joyce Church Centre (BYOL)
Please book via www.cpas.org.uk

14 Feb-18 Mar   4 Week Study Unit – Old Testament Theology
Much has been written recently on theology in the Old Testament.  Theologies of different books or shorter texts in the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible have appeared, and very varied approaches have been adopted to describe and explore the theology (or the theologies) of the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible.  This module will examine a range of these approaches and explore how the Old Testament might be used in our understanding of God, the world and ourselves.
Led by Doug Ingram
St John’s College, Bramcote
Contact academic@stjohns-nottm.ac.uk

15  The Theology of Healing and the Theology of Intercession
An evening for anyone who leads intercessions or indeed coordinates a team of intercessors.  Please bring with you some intercessions you have previously written.
Led by Stephen Hippisley-Cox
7.30-9.30pm
Venue to be advised

16  Partnerships Seminar: The Big Society
Churches working in partnership in the city – update
Led by Liam O’Boyle
10am-3.30pm
Venue to be advised

MARCH

1  Clergy Study Day (Clergy Only)
9.30-3.30pm
Southwell Minster

2  Working with Boys
Why do boys struggle with church?  What makes them tick?  How can we reach them?
Led by Nick Harding
7.30-9pm
Venue to be advised (somewhere central)

10  Creating a welcoming church
Led by Rachel Farmer
10am-3pm
Venue to be advised

15  Personal Security Day
Understanding and dealing with non-violent and violent confrontation with advice from Police Officers on protecting your person and plant. Clergy Spouses welcome.
Led by Nick Tolson of national Church Watch and Inspector Tony Dennis
9.30-3.30pm (BYOL)
St Luke’s Church, Gamston West Bridgford

21–25  Understanding the Church
In this module, we will be exploring issues surrounding life, worship and mission in the Spirit.  Drawing on practical experience and theological resources, we aim to look at topics such as the Spirit and eschatology, gifts in the ministry of the whole body of Christ; practical discernment; prayer, the Spirit and the Triune God; the Spirit and the material, the Spirit and desire.
Led by Christina Baxter, Ben Fulford and Nick Ladd
St John’s College, Bramcote £200 tuition only
Contact academic@stjohns-nottm.ac.uk

23  Prepare /Enrich Questionnaire Indicator for Couples
Marriage Preparation & Development with Couples.  Training to use this questionnaire.  This is a one day introduction.  The morning will look at Prepare and in afternoon Enrich.  You will only be able to attend Enrich if you completed the Prepare.  Lunch will be provided for those who attend the whole day.
Led by Kon Apokis
10am-12.30 & 1.30-4pm Sacrista Prebend

28 Mar-20 May   4 Week Study Unit – Developing Preaching
This module will build on previous experience and teaching on preaching, and at a range of issues concerning engaging with text and context, with structuring sermons and developing engaging ways of delivery.  It will also include some practical work, offering the chance to reflect on your current practice of preaching.
Led by Ian Paul
St John’s College, Bramcote
Contact academic@stjohns-nottm.ac.uk

MAY

7 & 14  Preaching for Today’s World
Relating Contemporary Issues to our Preaching
Led by Kon Apokis & Alison Cox
10am-1pm
Sacrista Prebend

9 & 23  Pre-retirement Course  (Clergy Only)
Led by Linda and Phil Whit
9.30-4.00pm
The Hayes Conference, Swanwick

10  Godly Play
Godly play is an approach based on Montessori principles – we respond to the child’s request to “help me do it by myself.” It promotes knowledge, skills empathy and spiritual growth.
Led by Jane Lewis
7.30-9.30pm
Venue to be advised (Gedling way)

11-13  Rural Ministry Training Course
Designed for lay and ordained ministers across the denominations who may be entering a rural appointment for the first time, or who may already be in rural ministry but feel the need for a ‘refresher’.  It attracts those who are keen to examine the challenges and opportunities that this ministry offers.
The Arthur Rank Centre, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire.
For further info contact 024 7685 3073 or e-mail: admin@arthurrankcentre.org.uk

14  Working Well
A day of support and resourcing for lay and ordained ministers
Led by Alison Cox
9.30-3.30pm
Venue to be advised

23–27  In Service Study Week – Spiritual Direction
This module is designed to help you explore different models of formal and informal spiritual direction, and to help you understand the theological base for them.  If possible people attending should already have an experience of receiving spiritual direction or of sharing their experience with a ‘soul friend’, mentor or pastor. 
Led by Christina Baxter
St John’s College, Bramcote £200 tuition only
Contact academic@stjohns-nottm.ac.uk

24  Technology in the Temple
Data projectors - Curse and Blessing (Multimedia Workshop).  Exploring the implications and challenges when Churches use technology to enhance their worship gatherings.
Led by Mark Adams & Kon Apokis
7.30-9pm
St John’s Centre Mansfield

JUNE

8  Children’s Spirituality
A session focusing on children’s spirituality and creating spiritual space for children in church.
Led by Anne Lumb
7.30-9.30pm Venue to be advised (Gedling Way)

9  Vision and Leadership for Children’s Work
How to lead teams, plan for the future, move on with a clear vision, and succeed!
Led by Nick Harding
7.30-9pm
Christ Church, Worksop

15-16  Multi-Church Ministry Workshops
Are you faced with an increasing number of churches to care for, or are you puzzled about how to make sense of the number you have already?  Whether you have a loose cluster, a parish with several churches or a benefice with several parishes, this workshop will be helpful to you.
The Arthur Rank Centre, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire £140
For further info contact 024 7685 3073 or katrinas@rase.org.uk

15  Interview Coaching for Clergy  (Clergy Only)
Work with a skilled and experienced interviewer in order to hone the way you present yourself.  Interview coaching helps you present at interview as you really are.  No spin.
Led by Claire Pedrick
10am-4.30pm
Bradmore, Methodist Church

Spiritual Direction Course
12 April
3, 10, 17, 24 May
14, 21, 28 June
12-16 September (Individually guided retreat - integral to the course with Venue to be advised)
4, 11, 18 October
1, 8, 15, 22 November
An experiential course for both lay and ordained participants exploring the basics of listening, accompanying others and supervision. Are you already finding people to come to you for help in deepening their relationship with God?  Or is accompanying others on their journey of faith something you feel God may be inviting you to do?
St Martin’s Church, Sherwood
Led by Sylvia Griffiths, Michael Taylor &Jean Sims
9.45-3.30pm