Quick ways to engage
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If you are looking to engage and are keen to get started here are a number of quick initiatives that you could have up and running in a matter of weeks. These ideas can help you get started in engaging with your community in meaningful ways. They will raise awareness in your community of the church and in the church of those that you are seeking to engage with.
Two ways to engage with money issues
Save Your Home – practical tips to help you avoid repossession.
Care for the Family has produced a timely little booklet with the hope that 2 million copies will be distributed over the next couple of years.
Churches can buy in bulk and place copies strategically in libraries, doctor’s surgeries, schools, gyms, vetinary practices, and through a leaflet drop. One church in London gave out 2,000 copies in an hour at the local Tube station. They are now following up with people who have got in touch, and are negotiating with their local council to get it distributed more widely.
It is possible to purchase the ordinary version of the booklet (
see the PDF version here), or you can order a
bespoke version with your choice of cover and up to 40 words of your choice on the back.
Call Care for the Family on (029) 2081 0800, or
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The Money Secret Adult Education Course
This money- management course works well in conjunction with ‘Save Your Home’, if people get in touch after receiving the leaflet.
The course can be run in a small group. People do not have to bring their receipts and statements or divulge other personal financial information. Money-management skills are learned by reviewing fictional receipts and statements and by creating a budget for a virtual person.
Everything is supplied for you. All you need is a host and facilitator for the course.
The course could be run as part of the Adult Education or Evening Class programme in your area.
Two ways to engage with parents
Pester Power – Families Surviving the Consumer Society
This is a great little booklet containing real tips submitted by parents. It gives parents practical ideas about mobile phones, pocket money, body image, the internet, and talking about sex.
21st Century Parent
This DVD has eight, 15-minute funny and thought provoking talks from Rob Parsons. A helpful hints booklet has discussion starters to help you get talking about the challenge of parenting.
Two ways to engage with married couples
The ‘It Takes Two’ Newsletter
This newsletter is ideal for giving out free to married couples in your church and community. It covers a number of key issues every married couple may well face, and encourages couples to talk to each other about their relationship. It can be used as an introduction to a marriage course and a means of getting people to sign up.
21st Century Marriage
This DVD has eight, 15-minute talks by Rob Parsons which lift the lid on what makes - or breaks - a life-long relationship and comes with a workbook - ideal to work through as a couple.
Last Updated 03 December 2010
