Mark muses with thanksgiving after his second PCC meeting!
What a wonderfully talented group of fellow leaders our current PCC are! They graciously listened to their new boss for his second PCC meeting, all finished in 75mins of Zoom time!
Here are some take away lines that I trust will bless you for your prayers and support of our Parish. The PCC and all those in local church leadership are deserving of thanks during these “road map” days.
“A church we don’t just come to but go from”
We looked at how we can open safely soon but it cannot be stressed enough that we are church or can be in new ways where we are. New local connections and friendships all of which treated in prayerful careful ways might be a bridge for the gospel of Christ. So nice to have encouragement to join with other Christians for Arise Sheffield – keeping prayer at the heart of things.
“Social media analytics”
Is this one for insomniacs or is it wake up and smell the coffee? How can we improve our digital reach and indeed what is our strategy? All the latest research shows that a swipe or a few seconds watch might lead somewhere if the spirit is working. The front door of the churches welcome is now extended even further. Fancy offering support for this emerging audience or an easy read? More information available here.
“And God placed all things under His feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the Church”
Ephesians 1:22 What a privilege to work for and be part of God’s church it can be or should be part of the renewal of all things. It is the view from above and one we need to hold onto when it is hard to navigate road maps that are so confusing and hard!
The view from above (Photo credit Hugh Coleshill)
Yours in Christ
Mark