Being With Leaders' Guide
A Course Exploring Christian Faith and Life
Published on 26. September 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-78622-439-2 (ISBN)
Description
The Being With course is an introduction to Christianity with a difference. At its heart is the idea that God's greatest desire is to be with us in Jesus. Grounded in the conviction that we already have a wealth of understanding of truth, beauty and goodness that signify God's presence in our lives and everyday experiences, it aims to enable participants to discover dimensions of this presence and to live abundantly with God, with one another and with creation.
This Leaders' Guide provides:
* an introduction to the theological perspective underpinning the course;
* an explanation of its structure and an overview of each session;
* practical guidelines for leading a group;
* complete materials for hosting its ten 90-minute sessions in person or online.
The sessions focus on the themes of Meaning; Essence; Jesus; Church; Bible; Mission; Cross; Prayer; Suffering and Resurrection. Drawing on the practices of Godly Play, the course uses storytelling, wondering and reflection to encourage and welcome the insights that each person brings.
The Being With course was devised and created by Samuel Wells and Sally Hitchiner. It is one of many initiatives of St Martin-in-the-Fields, alongside HeartEdge, the Nazareth Community, the classical music and arts programmes and work with those experiencing homelessness. Located in London's Trafalgar Square, St Martin's is a community of hope, transforming church and society through commerce, culture, compassion and congregational life.
This Leaders' Guide provides:
* an introduction to the theological perspective underpinning the course;
* an explanation of its structure and an overview of each session;
* practical guidelines for leading a group;
* complete materials for hosting its ten 90-minute sessions in person or online.
The sessions focus on the themes of Meaning; Essence; Jesus; Church; Bible; Mission; Cross; Prayer; Suffering and Resurrection. Drawing on the practices of Godly Play, the course uses storytelling, wondering and reflection to encourage and welcome the insights that each person brings.
The Being With course was devised and created by Samuel Wells and Sally Hitchiner. It is one of many initiatives of St Martin-in-the-Fields, alongside HeartEdge, the Nazareth Community, the classical music and arts programmes and work with those experiencing homelessness. Located in London's Trafalgar Square, St Martin's is a community of hope, transforming church and society through commerce, culture, compassion and congregational life.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 148 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-78622-439-2 (9781786224392)
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Persons
Samuel Wells is a noted Anglican writer, scholar and priest. Ordained in the Church of England, he is current the Vicar of St-Martin's-in-the-Fields, London. He is the author of several acclaimed books. Sally Hitchiner is Associate Vicar at St Martin in the Fields.