A helpful reminder of the importance of focussing on transformation and a call to action, in our preaching. 10 ways to Improve preaching Open to spirit Develop Style Intro and Conclusion Relevance – everyday life Focus on Transformation/ Discipleship Personal – reasonably vulnerable Credit your sources Interactive – involve me and I will learn Tell Stories End with a challenge – CTA, next steps…
Read MoreFunding your ideas…
The Replay of the ‘Funding your ideas’ Webinar can be viewed on YouTube
Read MoreHuman Wisdom Project
The HappierMe App from the Human Wisdom Project has lots of great resources to encourage connection with the wisdom within… Manoj Krishna is the founder of the Human Wisdom Project and in the Spring of 2022 he was a guest in a series of conversations, I hosted, around Faith, Wisdom and Spirituality… Donald McCorkindale.
Read MoreAudio Sockets on Tower PC
On most modern Tower or Desktop PCs the audio sockets are colour coded. Green for AUDIO INPUT – Speakers or headphones BLUE for LINE INPUT PINK for MICROPHONE INPUT (but you’ll probably use a USB mic/ or one built into a WEBCAM.
Read MoreSchool Chaplaincy/ Children’s Ministry Resource – IntroSeries
https://introseries.org – freely downloadable videos Intro Series is a free–to–use educational resource designed to give a fun and creative introduction to Christianity. The series comprises 8 downloadable episodes, with a whole host of creative resources, including lesson plans and additional content for schools and churches to use that will help children explore the Christian faith. Overview of the series: Episode 1 – Introducing the Bible Episode 2 – Introducing God (part 1) Episode 3 – Introducing God (part 2) Episode 4 – Introducing…
Read MoreUsing 4G Mobile Router rather than Broadband
In some situations rather than installing a broadband internet connection, you will be able to use a mobile router with a SIM card. At one of my Church locations the download and upload speeds over 4G are much higher than the Broadband connection at home. How to check the 4G connection Before committing to a SIM card contract you will want to identify which provider is best for you. With…
Read MoreLeadership is…
Below are 17 metaphors for leadership – what kind of leader are you?
Read MorePrayer for Church of Scotland General Assembly 2023
During GA2023 the New College Chapel will be available as a quiet space for prayer and reflection during lunchtimes, there will be online opportunity for prayer too – 1.15 to 1.45. In putting together some resource material to encourage prayer, it will be great if you can add either a brief prayer, or some topics for prayer. Copies of some will be available in the Chapel. I hope that this…
Read MoreCulture of Innovation
5 Thursday Morning Online Gatherings to journey with the video series produced by Faith Nurture Forum based on Lorenzo Lebria’s TryTank project Not sure but you may need to be a member of the ITsForMinistry FB group to join the ITForministry FaceBookk Room…. You can join at: www.facebook.com/groups/itsforministry – and answer a few questions and accept group rules…
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