Resources e-letters

In this issue there is news of two new sets of Training Notes just uploaded to the Resources section of the website. One covers IT and other scams that can afflict churches among others. The other investigates 360-degree reviews to see if these are suitable for church use. There is also a listing of the different sets of index on the site.
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There is news in this e-letter of the third of my sets of DIY training aids in Article format and just uploaded. The one enables any church to run an event on how to communicate well - or you can use it as solo advice. It comes with a range of practical exercises and hand-out sheets for participants. In this e-letter there is also a listing of other items on the website relating to principles of communication.
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The new e-letter offers a synopsis of two new sets of Training Notes. The first, TN141, covers a church council 'Code of Conduct'. The second, TN 142 considers church culture and its link with its values by considering two lists of relationships.
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A major new article that is a bit different this time: the story of the UK Church Administrator Network (UCAN) from 1981 through to 2017. Article A53, The UCAN story, explains how UCAN reached its position today as an independent organisation. There is also a listing of all resources on self-management.
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We have now reached the 200 different resources mark! The site holds 52 Articles, 140 Training Notes and 9 Health-check items. This issue gives details of the latest two Training Notes. TN139 on mobilising church workers into teams, and TN140 on what to include in a business plan for a new mission agency or church venture.
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Here is news of the two latest sets of Training Notes to be uploaded. TN137, The message of your people, looks at what congregations may communicate to those who live near their church building. TN138, Categories for church operations, is a more specialist paper for church Operations Managers and Administrators. There is also a listing of all uploads for the past year plus.
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The second DIY training aid has just been uploaded to the site and this is featured in this issue of Resources e-letter. Article A52, How to run a church vision day, offers content for a trainer-led day plus hand-out sheets for everyone. This issue also includes a list of resources on the topic of communication by print.
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This time there is news of two new sets of Training Notes: TN135, How to conduct a disability audit, and TN136, Restructure your committees. There is also a complete listing of website resources on principles of planning ahead.
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Here is news of the latest upload to the site: Article A51, The 'To Do Diary' guide - how to use this simple tool. This is followed by a complete listing of all resources relating to church meetings.
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This issue has news of two new sets of Training Notes: TN133, Planning the next step, and TN134, Integrate your newcomers. There are also details of some major revisions to other resources on the website.
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