- Greg Smith
- Jun 7, 2024
- 1 min read
Cris Rogers , church leader at All Hallows Bow has just posted this on his Facebook page.
After concluding my Doctor of Ministry program with Asbury, I wanted to share with you some of the overall findings from my research project, as they may be of interest and relevance. (To some).
The research highlighted several areas of concern regarding working-class leadership and the church. One of the major areas I focused on was the discernment and training needs of the working-class community. The findings shed light on the unique challenges and opportunities present in this demographic, and how we, as the church, can better equip and empower working-class leaders.
To make these findings accessible, I have prepared an abridged version, which is now available on the Urban Mission UK website (https://urbanmission.uk). This resource includes both written content and video materials, designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the research outcomes.
The empowerment of working-class leaders within the church is a critical one, and I believe these findings can contribute to addressing this important issue. I encourage you to explore the resources on the website and reach out to me if you have any questions or would like to engage in further dialogue.
Thank you for your time
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- Greg Smith
- May 22, 2024
- 1 min read
We are delighted to announce the opportunity for you to join our Members' Day on Saturday, 29 June 2024 on Zoom. We will be providing an opportunity to listen to 3 good speakers on 3 interesting and challenging subjects, plus time to discuss the issues these talks raise, ask questions and meet other members. All this from the comfort of your home!
We can confirm the following speakers:
Dr Joe Forde, UTU alumni, author and Chair of Sheffield's Church Action on Poverty group. His talk is titled 'Let's End Poverty!'
Rev Zaidie Orr, UTU Trustee and former nurse, combines her past and present profession as she talks about Mental Health - a taster for the UTU Mental Health Day being organised for the autumn.
Rev Dr Rob Hoch, Director of Theological Studies at UTU is going to talk about shaping the new 3 module course, Mission 3vangelical for a Post-Christian World.
You can join us for the whole day, 10am-3pm, or just dip into specific sessions. All you have to do is ensure your membership with us is up to date and email the office to register. We will then send out the programme and the zoom link nearer the time. If you are not a UTU member or your membership has lapsed, do not despair! You can pay £20 for 6 months membership to attend the Members' Day.
We are looking forward to meeting you on Saturday, 29 June. Don't forget to register with Jill in the office (office@utusheffield.org.uk) to receive the programme and Zoom link.