21Jan 2016 by Nigel Ring

Your Questions answered 3… Emails – Boon or Bane? Pt 1

Administration in the Church, Administrative Skills, Equipping
Continuing my Questions and Answers series I have been asked if I have any comments or advice about emails. A big topic! Boon There is no doubt that emails are a tremendous boon. They make communication quick and keep a record in one place. It is easy to send the same information to several people at the same time, although this can be both an asset and a disadvantage – does everyone really need to know? Bane This takes us to the other side of the email coin - they can also be the bane of our lives. In the days of snail mail how often did you receive 20, 30, 50 or even 100 pieces of mail in one day? Yet for many, such quantities of daily receipts in…
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13Jan 2016 by Nigel Ring

Videos on Church Administration and other matters

Administration in the Church, Administrative Skills, Biblical Administration, Conference Administration, Discover and Serve, Equipping, Meetings, Planning, Spiritual Gifts, Time Management
Several months ago I was asked to prepare some videos for the Newfrontiers Bible School in Nigeria. I realise I never made these more widely available but think they would be of great help to many people working in church administration. They appear in my YouTube channel Feeding 5000 is no picnic….. There is associated reading with some of the talks, as shown in the side panel. Here are the links: The Gift of Administration Administration in the Bible is a spiritual gift. It is a ministry that not only helps a church to function effectively but also helps liberate leaders and members to serve and realise their potential according to their talents and spiritual gifts Event Management - Jesus style When Jesus fed the 5000 he modeled how to…
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27Nov 2015 by Nigel Ring

Conference: ‘Spirit-led Administration’ – March 3rd 2016

Administration in the Church, Administrative Skills, Equipping
Effective Spirit-led administration is one of the keys to helping churches in their commission to fulfil the Great Commission. This annual conference, organised and hosted by New Life Church in Milton Keynes, has spread its wings this year by inviting an international speaker from Bethel Church, Redding, USA. I do not know Paul personally but have heard much about him and am pleased to pass on the brochure details. Paul Manwaring An incredibly gifted administrator Paul has a passion for seeing the gift of administration released in the church today. He first trained and worked as a psychiatric nurse, and then transferred to the prison service where he became a prison governor with a vision to see lives transformed and restored. A call into full-time Christian ministry led him from…
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15Oct 2015 by Nigel Ring

Any Questions?

Administration in the Church, Administrative Skills, Equipping
Since starting this blog I have sought to help equip the church in various ways, particularly in Administration and Ministry with the Poor. I have produced a series of booklets 'Administration in the Church' which may be of interest.                   These are available for £2 each or £5 for the set plus postage from feeding5000isnopicnic@gmail.com. Please put 'Book order' in topic line. Pause for reflection and Q/A Speaking recently to Sidney Nevis, a long-standing friend and church leader in Mumbai, India, he suggested that some would welcome the opportunity to pause for reflection and ask questions about their specific situations. I am happy to be available to help in this way. So if you feel there are issues related to church administration (I…
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08Apr 2015 by Nigel Ring

Spirit led Administration Workshop – Deadline approaching!

Administration in the Church, Administrative Skills, Biblical Administration, Equipping, News
Don't miss the 30% Discount!! For the early bird discount you need to book by midnight on Friday 10th. Have you booked yet? Are you coming yourself? If you are a church leader are you sending people? Elders would find the day particularly helpful as it will help you to know how to encourage and manage your staff in ways that will release you to be more effective. Why not come as a team? Programme of workshops As well as the all-together sessions, including the opportunity to receive personal prayer, each participant will be able to attend two workshops: > Time management > Managing, supporting or leading change: staying connected to the Father’s heart > Identifying, recruiting and training volunteers > Building an admin team > Communications and creativity > Give your organisation a spiritual healthcheck…
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03Mar 2014 by Nigel Ring

Administrators Conference – reminder

Administration in the Church, Administrative Skills, Biblical Administration, Discover and Serve, Equipping, News
Administration is a key ministry in helping churches achieve their God-given commission. It is often a ministry that is under-valued and 'below the radar'. This one-day workshop seeks to raise the profile of administration by envisioning, equipping and networking. The day will include opportunities for prayer and prophetic input to individuals (see programme below). Although the workshop is primarily for those involved in Church Administration it will also be of benefit to church leaders in understanding how administration can help them to be more effective. It would be of great value for teams to attend together, particularly if they represent both Leadership and Administration. I do urge you to be there (sorry if you are reading this from outside the UK - though you would still be very welcome!). There…
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