Preaching
Interesting conversation with Margie who highlighted the broad type and quality of preaching and how as I become more exposed to it, it may be difficult to worship as I used to. I said that: ...those preaching are responding to God’s call - we should probably start there and
Candidating
Incredible meeting with Mark. I went well prepared after he suggested the topics for conversation in advance. We went through the competencies framework, (G.6) we were both surprised/encouraged by the evidence against most. There was some conversation about my ‘tigger’ like mood. That's not to say
Services
I think every church, every circuit, every gathering of people probably includes 'a Frank'. My Frank is an incredible man; self-confessed grump, stoic, deeply interesting with a fascinating, encyclopaedic knowledge - of almost any subject. Frank likes things Frank's way. And that's ok. There&
Preaching
I started the day with the family at Cornerstone, and nervously paced around the House for 30 minutes before setting off to Garsdale Low Smith for an 'assessed service'. Wow. The first Sunday of Lent, I'm not exactly short of material! I Was expecting 6 or
Preaching
I led a service and preached at the wonderful Brough Sowerby. A small dales chapel. Why use 2 readings...when you can use 3! The Gospel is alive. I love that I was advised in a service some months ago that I shouldn't choose 2 readings because I
Candidating
I had my second DOV 1 meeting with the wonderful Mark. We shared in God-centred fellowship and sought further clarity re: calling and vocation. It was superb. Our match is a blessing and a gift in itself. I come away with further clarity, affirmation of call and supportive guidance. Further
Faith
As part of a ‘developing a social media campaign’ assignment I’d arranged to meet my boys for coffee in town. All the town's cafés were shut. (But it’s not a Tuesday!!) We ended up at St Andrew’s Coffee Morning. Incredible, warm, welcoming and God-led fellowship.
Candidating
Margie sent me a link to a house. It wasn't serious, the last time she did that we bought it! She's open to options though - the house we're in now is spectacular, too big, too expensive...but lovely. I'd like to
Candidating
After a service at The Sands... The dialogue with these two, especially Gill was incredible. Slightly uncomfortable and very punchy opener from Gill about the timescales for entering ministry. The agreed "What makes you say that?", was beautifully brushed aside by Gill and she went for it. She
Candidating
Met Mark at The Hub in Tebay. Wow. I was so nervous and yet he made me feel incredibly relaxed, very open and honest and a good connection. We've got a lot to 'get through'... I then went to watch LRGM 'play' Netball but
Candidating
So, this is me, Matt. I work as the Director of IT at a boarding school in Cumbria, UK. Having previously been a Housemaster and a teacher of Business Studies I have been at the School for nearly 20 years - moving 'up north' following a stint in
Faith
Read the Bible, all of it, in one week.