Resources

2011 Mission Ireland Appeal

Powerpoint slideshow featuring stories from Riversmeeting in Carrick-on-Shannon, the Walk to Emmaus, First Step Centre in North Belfast and Back to Church Sunday in Ballymena. 

Download the PowerPoint file (4 Mb)

Accomanying Speakers Notes (Word) (pdf) these notes are designed for use in conjunction with the PowerPoint, but can be used on their own.

View the videos available on DVD from the Home Mission Office.

 A "how to" Folder for Societies and Circuits

A practical guide to the changes in the leadership structures as part of ConneXions.

Overall Vision for ConneXions
Church Councils & Officers - Why change? Job descriptions for Church Council Officers
President's Letters to Office Holders, Q & A
Circuit Executive & Officers - Why change? Overview & Job descriptions for Circuit Officials
President's Letters to Office Holders
FAQ
Circuit Organisation
Decision Making in the Local Congregation
A Vision for Irish Methodists also available as a colour leaflet here
Home Mission Forum 2009

Cover & Index

Download the complete guide (600kb)

Junior Mission for All - JMA Active 2010 Project

Full details and the materials are all on the JMA Active 2010 Project page.

Bible Study Workshops

There are six studies on different themes arising from ConneXions - they will help you and your congregation think and pray through your worship and witness. Download them now (leftclick to view in a new window, rightclick to save to your hard drive) - pdf file (689k)

 Lead on - A series of Bible Workshops especially for Irish Methodists

Lead on...is not just for those involved in leadership in the church, but for everyone because we all have leadership roles to play.

This series was first produced in print in early 2005 to help develop an understanding of Christian leadership.  Download the pdf versions here:

Introduction
1 - Ways that are upside down - reflecting on the nature of Jesus' leadership
2 - Encouragement - challenging everyone to be an active encourager
3 - Feel the fear - and do it anyway - feelings of fear are normal when we are faced with new challenges
4 - The integrity of leaders - living with Christ at the centre
5 - True to ourselves/true to God - being honest about who we are
6 - Calling God's people to celebrate! - it's OK to be OTT
7 - Delegation - the Bible has a model for leading.  We do it together
8 - Accountability - leading is a part of service and we account for how we do it
9 - Visionary leadership - it's about the past and the future