Resources on Irishmethodist.org

You can find specific resources available within the Irishmethodist.org website by using this directory.

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.

Conference

Conference 2010

Pastoral Address 2010 presented at the Ministerial Session

Interchangeability of Ministry between the Church of Ireland and the Methodist Church in Ireland

The Office of the President of Conference

Conference 2009

Non Stipendary Ministry
Following the example of St Paul, non stipendary ministry is presbyteral ministry which is "tentmaking", in that ministers feel called by God to support themselves while exercising ordained ministry.

Faith & Order

"A Theology of Place - One Place for All Places" - Discussion paper by Mr Glenn Jordan, Director of the Skainos Project, the Urban Redevelopment Programme associated with the East Belfast Mission. This paper may be useful if you are thinking about some of the practical implications of planning new church premises as well as the use and place of current premises within local communities

Guidelines for Multi-Faith Worship (revised in the light of 2004 edition of Manual of Laws) Irish Methodism and Inter-Faith Understanding - a report to Conference 2007 Word of Faith Movement - report to Conference 2008
Inter-Faith Studies A set of Bible Studies to help local congregations in midweek meetings to reflect upon their experiences of meeting people from other religions and cultural backgrounds: Introduction Study 1 - Thinking through the Old Testament: Part 1 Study 2 - Thinking through the Old Testament: Part 2 Study 3 - Learning from Jesus: The Centurian's Servant: Matthew 8:5-13 Study 4 - Jesus' Final Comman: Matthew 28:18-20 Study 5 - The Unique Activity of God in Christ
The Use of Methodist Church Premises by Other Faith Groups - revised 2010
Confirmation Certificate - front
Confirmation Certificate - back

Issues in Focus

Peace and Reconciliation

Healing the Hurts Liturgy - a special Service which could be used in a wide range of settings where a group of people - a congregation - a community - are seeking to recognise their hurts, and bring understanding, forgiveness and healing. Download

Healing the Hurts Bible Studies - Produced to encourage and resource those in our churches who would like to consider the issues associated with healing the hurts of the past a special series of Bible Studies has been prepared by Rev Dr Johnston McMaster and published by the Council on Social Responsibility. Download

Council on Social Responsibility (web page)

Draft papers

Poverty Paper June 2011
Environmental Policy - Final Draft June 2011

Reference Papers

Ethical Remembering - Commemoration in a New Context
June 2011 Rev Dr Johnston McMaster

Consultation

Submission on Gambling June 2011
Submission on Alcohol June 2011

Healing Ministry
An Order of Service for Healing and Wholeness
The Christian Healing Ministry

Leadership
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)

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

Children's 'Moving on..' Bible Studies

Nine Bible Studies on the ConneXions theme specially adapted for 8 to 12 year olds. These can be downloaded here but are not available in print. (left click to view in a new window, right click to save to your hard drive) - pdf files: