More than 100 clergy and church leaders packed into a Bradford bookshop to help launch the all-new version of the popular Start! Course.
The course which was conceived by Reverend Canon Robin Gamble (pictured left) , the Bishops Adviser in Church Growth, was put together by creative team which included Reverend Sharon Kaye and Reverend Paul Walker from our diocese.
Robin commented, ‘Thousands of people have started, re-started and started again on a new life with God. Now, the all-new Start! is here, with new material, in a new contemporary setting, with new presenters – plus one much older one!’
Originally produced by CPAS, Start! is now part of the Leading Your Church into Growth resources, and is a 6-week introduction to the Christian faith that assumes no previous knowledge. With a lively mix of professionally-produced DVD clips, interactive discussion, fun activities and quiet reflection, Start! has been used in churches and groups of all types.
Paul Walker commented, "The Waterstones bookshop, built inside the iconic Wool Exchange in central Bradford, played host to this special evening. It was particularly apt as the course has its roots just a couple of miles up the road at St Augustine’s Church."
Churches across the diocese are being encouraged to consider making use of this new resource - the Start! pack contains everything necessary to run the course, and costs £55. It can be ordered from www.leadingyourchurchintogrowth.org.uk