MDS Staffing Approval Process …clear records can be kept. Please read through the Guidance Notes and FAQs (Appendix 6) before making an application. We welcome feedback and FAQ suggestions which should be sent to… Read More
MDS Staffing Request Guidance Notes This guidance document aims to advise congregations and Presbyteries of the MDS Staffing Request procedure…. Read More
Church of Scotland Learning – Content …in a group and so there will be facilitator notes for those in congregations and presbyteries who would like to offer this. When we discussed these plans with Presbyteries back… Read More
Book review – A Thought-Provoking Journey into Finding Peace: “Non-Anxious Presence” by Mark Sayers …wisdom, personal anecdotes, and spiritual guidance, Sayers offers a refreshing perspective on how to navigate the anxieties that plague our lives. The book begins by addressing the pervasive sense of… Read More
Seeing is Believing: Preaching with Visual Art, a Preaching Workshop …viewers to be “seers” as well as “believers”. As theologian Richard Harries notes, if we allow it, religious art, both ancient and modern, will “arrest the eyes, stimulate thought and… Read More
Working with our volunteers …are ‘recruited’ into ordained ministries, there is something different about the motivation and thought process that leads people towards other areas of Christian service. In any training or guidance about… Read More
Embracing Our Calling: Fulfilling Purpose in Every Season …fulfilling God’s purpose for our lives. Living out our divine calling requires intentionality and a deep understanding of God’s purpose for our lives. It involves seeking His guidance, studying His… Read More
Some book recommendations we’ve received… …no lies’ John Mark Comer With warmth and encouragement, John Mark Comer offers guidance and advice to help us recognise the lies and resist the forces that seek to steal… Read More
Addressing the issues …more formal forms of assessment, all of us in ministry need to be more honest with one another when we believe a colleague needs some guidance or constructive criticism. That… Read More
Vision …cannot readily be financed from other sources. For general guidance, grants are typically between £500 and £2,500. http://www.novumtrust.org.uk/ Hannah Sanderson Innovation and Events Manager for the Church of Scotland… Read More
Planning for Brexit …“settled status” will be much simpler than an application for citizenship. The current advice online can be accessed here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/status-of-eu-nationals-in-the-uk-what-you-need-to-know Our current database does not hold details of your residency… Read More
Discipling God’s People …which equip them to fulfil their calling. Paul offers guidance on this point in 1 Corinthians 12: 4-7: ‘Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there… Read More