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by all_powerful_Oz — last modified 27 Sep, 2022 10:00 PM

Getting to know your community

Tuesday, 27th September, 6.30pm-9.30pm,
Seend Community Hall, Rusty Lane, Seend, Melksham SN12 6NS,
Getting to know your community with Alan and Sue,
We really want to be effective in building bridges into our community and developing relationships with people, then we really need to have a good understanding of our community. We need to understand where we are in the midst of the community and who is living around us. What is their background? What are their concerns? What is the DNA of the village/town where God has called us to serve? Every single church is unique.
Talk to local school and teachers. Introduce yourself to the school staff and look for opportunities to serve the school.
Getting feedback from the people in the local area is one of the best ways to get to know what the average person in the community is thinking or feeling. Tell people in the community who you are and where you struggles and needs they see in the community.
Take time to talk to other clergy and ministry leaders in the community.
Oftentimes, this can be difficult as people feel competition or mistrust. But don’t let that be you. Meet the other clergy and let them know you aren’t there to be in competition, but to lock arms with them to reach more people for Jesus Christ. Ask them what they have learned from being in the community. Build a relationship with them.
Do a demographic study.
Look at marital and family status, income levels, education levels, ethnic backgrounds, and crime rates. If the studies allow, learn about people’s hobbies, interests, and level of volunteer engagement.
Talk to community leaders.
The mayor and other leaders can inform you about the community and their greatest needs. Take that information back to your church and consider how you can serve and build bridges in the community to meet those needs.

Course details

Where Seend Community Hall, Rusty Lane, Seend, Melksham SN12 6NS
When 18:30 - 21:00, Tuesday 27 September 2022
Led by Ad Sarum & Ad Wilts
Course suitable for All
Course category Other Training
Department Discipleship & Training
Availability Bookings closed
Cost per place FREE
Booking deadline Friday, 23 September 2022, 12:00am
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