Even with three days (October 21-23) to cover the dynamics of conflict in Christian communities, Tim still had issues on the whiteboard to discuss and explore with Anglican clergy in Melbourne this week. The training was designed to provide both frameworks and practical strategies for dealing with the unique features of conflict in the church context. Continue reading “EPIC Conference”
Arrow Leadership Conference
Tim spent Wednesday 17 September teaching at the 2008 Arrow Leadership Conference in Melbourne. The main topic was conflict within Christian communities. Three sessions covered preparing for conflict, understanding personal conflict styles and managing conflict.
Faithfulness in Service 2 – Anglican Church Diocese of Sydney
The second round of Faithfulness in Service seminars was held in Sydney over the last two weeks. Tim was involved in seminars at Christ Church Anglican Church, St Ives and St Anne’s Anglican Church, Ryde on Thursday 14th August, and at Christ Church, Mortdale and Moore Theological College on Friday 15th August and at Figtree Anglican Church on the 21st August. The central issue of ‘Relational Power in Ministry’ was explored over three sessions; “The Sources of Relational Power in Ministry”, “Power and Vulnerability” and “Strategies for Wellbeing”. The notes for the seminar are available in the remainder of this post. Continue reading “Faithfulness in Service 2 – Anglican Church Diocese of Sydney”
good old country faith
12 principles for effective ministry in rural parishes
tim dyer, john mark ministries (tas)
Rural ministry has a real attraction. Idyllic settings, close caring communities, unhurried lifestyle. Yet these very advantages have their costs. Isolation, lack of resources, complex relationships. Rural ministry takes place within a culture surprisingly removed from the norms of urban life. There are important aspects of country culture to understand and embrace before attempting to lead a rural congregation into change. Continue reading “good old country faith”
Faithfulness in Service Training – Anglican Church Diocese of Sydney
John Mark Ministries participated in three training seminars in Professional Standards for Ministers with the Anglican Church Diocese of Sydney on Thursday 15th and Friday 16th of May. The training was based on the 2007 revision of Faithfulness in Service, the national code for personal conduct and pastoral ministry in the Anglican Church. Over three sessions, Tim outlined the 4 sources of relational power in ministry, reflected on common areas of stress and finally examined personal and corporate practices which enable effective, godly and professional ministry. To access notes please continue this post… Continue reading “Faithfulness in Service Training – Anglican Church Diocese of Sydney”