Download the Powerpoint resource used during the seminar on 20th July
 Multicultural Ministry Seminar (1.01 MB)

The Synod/Presbytery has now completed a review of the Mission Resourcing Network (MRN).

Speaking at the June Synod/Presbytery meeting, chair of the review panel Craig Bailey highlighted the results saying that the data collected highlighted many things including:

• tremendous affirmation of the MRN staff
• a need for greater emphasis on leadership development and resourcing
• a need to move beyond pastoral care for congregations to encouraging innovation and experimentation.

There are sixteen recommendations that you can read here.

Partnerships between Church of Scotland congregations and churches in different parts of the world can have an "extensive and beneficial impact on the community", says a new study.

Research commissioned by the Presbyterian denomination's Panel on Review and Reform claims that the lives of people on both sides of the link can be significantly changed, most notably for younger generations, and this has a positive knock-on effect for their local area. It suggests the benefits are particularly pertinent for those who have visited an overseas partner, or who interacted with international visitors whilst they were in Scotland. Researchers found 162 worldwide partnerships between Scottish congregations and other countries, 47 of which are within Malawi. Findings are contained in the Panel's report to the General Assembly, which urges congregations to establish a world church partnership with another congregation or project relevant to their situation.

Click the 'Read More' link for Dave Male's presentations used during his workshops and address to Synod/Presbytery. They are linked from his blog.