When:

January 29, 2014 @ 1:00 pm – January 31, 2014 @ 12:30 pm

Where:

Uniting Church Centre for Theology and Ministry (CTM), Parkville, 29 College Crescent, The University of Melbourne,Parkville VIC 3052, Australia

FX-MSM 2014 national gathering

Join the national network exploring fresh expressions and mission shaped ministry.

Purposes

Develop and resource a national network of FX practitioners and MSM trainers
Foster a sense of belonging and affinity amongst the emerging national network
Consider national strategy, processes and structures to share the gospel and grow churches
Explore contextualisation and delivery issues for course structures and materials
Be encouraged by stimulating input around the theme of ‘generations and cultures’

Program outline

Wed 29 Jan

1:00pm Registration

1:30pm Welcome, sharing what’s happening where, sessions with Ben & Dave, dinner, Q&A panel on ‘Generations and Cultures’

9:00pm Conclude

Thu 30 Jan

9:15am Worship, sessions with Dave & Ben, lunch, going deeper, conversation space, worship including communion, optional site visits or dinner out / free evening

Fri 31 Jan

9:15am Worship, sessions with Dave & Ben, “Where to from here?”, conclude by 12:30pm

1:30pm Meeting of stakeholders in the “Australian Centre” MSM pilots

International speakers

Dave Male	Ben Edson
Dave is Director of the Centre for Pioneer Learning in Cambridge and trains pioneers at Ridley Hall and Westcott House and for Ely Anglican Diocese. The Centre aims to support, encourage and network pioneers and to help the church to think how about how it supports pioneers. For seven years he planted and lead a network-style fresh expression in Huddersfield called The Net, and has written a book following his experiences in Huddersfield on planting fresh expressions called Church Unplugged (Authentic). Dave has recently edited a new book for pioneers called Pioneers 4 Life (BRF) and has a website containing resources for fresh expression leaders. He is also a member of the Church of England’s College of Evangelists.	Ben has been involved in pioneering Fresh Expressions of Church for over ten years. Initially he pioneered Sanctus1, a Fresh Expression of Church in Manchester City Centre and then worked in partnership with the Methodist Church to establish Nexus Art Cafe. Currently Ben is a Vicar in Manchester Diocese and in his Parish has established a missional community called Abide. Alongside that Ben works across the Diocese of Manchester as the Fresh Expressions Missioner. Ben has an MPhil in mission, is an associate missioner with the national Fresh Expressions team, has previously coordinated the worship for the Greenbelt Arts Festival and is a contributor to a number of books and blogs.
More info: Dave’s blog Dave’s entries on the FX UK site Dave’s job: Centre for Pioneer Learning	More info: Ben’s blog Ben’s jobs in Manchester

Accommodation options

Onsite: Maclean House, 29 College Cres, Parkville – (03) 9340 8800 or macleanhouse@ctm.uca.edu.au

Nearby:

The Treacy Centre: 126 The Avenue, Parkville - (03) 8359 0101 or treacyconference@gmail.com
Parkville Place Apartments: 124 Brunswick Rd, Brunswick - (03) 9387 8477 or info@parkvilleplace.com.au
Parkville Motel: 759 Park St, Parkville – (03) 9388 1500 or 1800 787 778, info@parkvillemotel.com.au
Parade Inn: 539 Royal Pde, Parkville - (03) 9380 8131
Park Squire Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments: 94 Flemington Rd, Parkville - (03) 9329 6077

Car parking information

On-street car parking is available around the CTM, along College Crescent and in Princes Park Drive (see this Google map). Ticket parking is available from 7:30am to 6:30pm Monday to Friday at 80c per hour. More car parking information

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