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Being the Best aims to produce:
- Greater confidence in mission presentations
- Higher standards
- More invitations from churches to agencies
- More contact between church and mission
- Happier, more fulfilled and focused representatives
- Better relationships
The stereotype of the missionary in the pith helmet, civilising the heathen of Africa, may have long since disappeared from the average, evangelical church in the UK and there is no doubt that audio and DVD presentations by mission agencies have improved tremendously in recent years and many are now of a high standard. However, the individuals sent round to do ‘deputation’ have too often been a disaster.
The experience of trying to avoid or having to survive a sad, outdated, boring, unimaginative mission presentation is still dreaded by many Christians. Maybe you know of church leaders who are angry about the standard of presentations to which their congregations have been subjected.
A considerable improvement is needed in two areas:
- Firstly, we need to improve the quality of mission presentations
- Secondly, and probably more importantly, we need to restore confidence by Christians and church leaders in mission presentations
If we don’t redeem the reputation of mission presentations, church members will never hear of all that God is doing in his world and the many opportunities for them to be involved. We want the Being the Best programme to be recognised by and to serve UK churches. We hope to see a growing confidence amongst churches to invite those who have participated in the course.
The Details
In 2010 we are running two training sessions in three venues across England - London, Bristol and Sheffield.
Creative Presentations (March 2010): The aim of this workshop is to create and develop mission agency presentations that are different and stimulating.
- Exploring creativity
- Unique styles of presenting
- Creative techniques
- Building bridges with the audience
- Practical presentations
- Establishing best practice
Developing Gifts (October 2010): The aim of this workshop is to explore ways of identifying gifts and enabling people to develop their gifts and skills through training and coaching.
- What are gifts, talents and skills?
- How development occurs
- Enabling others to grow in their gifting
- Training and coaching
- What stops development?
- Practical implementation
Venues and Dates:
London - Tuesday 2 March 2010 and Tuesday 12 October 2010 - Whitefield House, 186 Kennington Park Road, London SE11 4BT
Bristol - Wednesday 3 March 2010 and Wednesday 13 October 2010 - Pip n Jay (St Philip & St Jacob Church) Tower Hill, Bristol, BS2 0ET
Sheffield - Monday 8 March 2010 and Monday 11 October 2010 - Rock Christian Centre, 75 Carlisle Street, Sheffield, S4 7LJ
Full membership for 2010 is £120 and includes:
- Attendance at both training sessions
- Training notes and a résumé for each session
- Membership of a Being the Best facebook group
- E-bulletins with useful material for presenters
Alternatively, attendance at one training session is available for £70. There are limited spaces at each venue so book early to avoid disappointment.
