Workshop 3 for the Churches of Christ Church Consultancy team was held in Melbourne on Tuesday 12th August. The notes from the training workshop are being updated on our team group site. Please contact Tim or Patricia if there is any difficulty accessing this site. Instructions are provided in this linked post.
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”
EPIC Training Day – Diocese of Melbourne
As part of the Priests in Charge ongoing training program for the Diocese of Melbourne, Tim was involved in a training day on Tuesday 19 November at Holy Trinity Surry Hills. The sessions involved reflection and input on Healthy Self Care Strategies for Clergy.