Most people involved in Christian community work spend time managing staff and/or volunteers. Some would say that their role has become primarily about managing others and although they would like to be good managers, they struggle. Although there is often the best of intentions, the reality is that often the busyness and pressure of work leads to a lack of clarity about roles. Too often the situation is not addressed and continues to spiral downwards, leading to disillusionment and contributing to bitterness. Poor management can severely damage the church's mission.
There is hope, though! Livability’s Community Mission team (formerly the Shaftesbury Society) has worked with many church leaders and community projects and we know that with an openness to change, any church or project can hugely improve how they manage and support people. Don't worry; this day is not about unrealistic or complex business models that are not geared to churches. It is about how we can learn and apply simple techniques which help communication and build strong working relationships.
9.45am- 3:30pm (We will start promptly at 10am)
Salvation Army International HQ, 101 Queen Victoria St, London, EC4V 4EH
£30/person, including lunch, to be paid on the day
Booking essential: Jill Clark on 020 7452 2018 or 
“I want to thank you for a very well spent day. I’m sure it will enable me to deal with employment issues as they arise. The amount of interaction in the small groups was very helpful and I had some comments made to me which were very useful. I would be grateful to hear when you are running this course again as I know of other people who would like to attend.” -Janie St John, Jesus Fellowship Community Trust
“I commend this inspiring day to anyone in the Church environment who has any kind of management responsibility. Good management is the key to achieving so much of God’s work”
-Keith Robinson, General Secretary, Diocese of London
Why are we hosting this day?
Most people involved in Christian community work spend time managing staff and/or volunteers. Some would say that their role has become primarily about managing others and although they would like to be good managers, they struggle. Although there is often the best of intentions, the reality is that often the busyness and pressure of work leads to a lack of clarity about roles. Too often the situation is not addressed and continues to spiral downwards, leading to disillusionment and contributing to bitterness. Poor management can severely damage the church's mission.
There is hope, though! Livability’s Community Mission team (formerly the Shaftesbury Society) has worked with many church leaders and community projects and we know that with an openness to change, any church or project can hugely improve how they manage and support people. Don't worry; this day is not about unrealistic or complex business models that are not geared to churches. It is about how we can learn and apply simple techniques which help communication and build strong working relationships.
What will this day focus on?
• The basics: what you need to know before you employ someone
• Addressing problems as they arise
• How to live through and even thrive through difficult conversations
• Letting go of guilt- you can become a better manager!
Who is facilitating this day?
Jon Kuhrt, Director of Community Mission at Livability, together with other members of the team. Jon has many years of managing staff and volunteers both within Christian mission and in a homeless charity. The team will use interactive sessions, including role play and small group work, to help you learn and hopefully have fun as a result.
11/11/09
All welcome
Salvation Army International Headquarters, 101 Queen Victoria St, London, EC4V 4EH
9:45-3:30pm
£30/person
Jill Clark on 020 7452 2018 or
