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TRAINING

 

Introducing.....Alison Parker Training Officer: Bolton & Rochdale District

 alisonparkerRTOContact details  The Cornerstone, Sulyard Street , Lancaster , LA1 1PX

 Tel: 01524 846509   or mob: 07817178483     (Alison is often out and about, so if you get her answer machine in the office, do try her mobile)

Email :alison.parkerRto@gmail.com   or  alison.parker@methodist.org.uk

Alison is one of a team of Regional Training Officers, and the majority of her part time appointment is allocated to this District.

Alison’s main areas of work are:

  1. Train and support adults working with children and young people

  2. Provide materials, events and support for discipleship

  3. Encourage Methodist people to explore what God is asking of them

  4. Being involved in organising District events, which this year include BibleFresh

  5. Oversee the Safeguarding training in the District

  6. Alison offers support to local churches as and when requested – this often involves bringing people together  to help communication, and encourage the sharing of visions.

  7. Alison offers learning and development opportunities for lay and ordained staff alongside the Continual Development in Ministry Secretary (Stephen Radford)  and Lay Employees Secretary (Diane Hicks)

  8. Alison works closely with various other folk, the North North West Regional Training Partnership, the District Evangelism Enabler ( Mark Street ) and the District Development Enabler (Wendy Beard).

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Training "Opportunities" - Courses/Events

Bookings and information  

Click here to find out about the training opportunities which are available

Range of courses available for those involved in working with children and young people, leaders in the Church, multi-media/technical minds, and much, much more..........  Meet with like-minded people as you learn/update/share your experiences with each other.

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DiscipleShaped 

DiscipleShaped aims to help Methodists in the North West UK find training and resources, but anyone is welcome to use what they offer;

Supporting Discipleship - to help you deepen your faith and explore God's calling.

Training for Service - for stewards, pastoral visitors, worship leaders, preachers and more...

Equipping Communities - to deepen and extend our corporate life.

These three areas overlap, and influence each other. Have a look, tell us what you think, join in!

www.discipleshaped.org.uk

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Training Grants for Presbyters and Deacons

Grants are available for various training and development courses for presbyters and deacons serving in the Bolton and Rochdale Methodist District

Application Forms and details