The Barnabas PrincipleDeveloping a generous ecclesiology

The Rt. Revd. Dr. Steven CroftBishop of Sheffield

SENDING BARNABASA GOOD MAN FULL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT AND FAITH

HARD QUESTIONS ABOUT CHURCH

A relationship with Jesus

• “If “church” is what happens when people encounter the Risen Jesus and commit themselves to sustaining and deepening that encounter in their encounter with each other, there is plenty of theological room for diversity of rhythm and style, so long as we have ways of identifying the same living Christ at the heart of every expression of Christian life in common”

Archbishop Rowan Williams

Mark 3.14

“And he appointed twelve, whom he also named apostles, to be with him and to be sent

out…..”

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Worship

CommunityMission

Connexion

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Catholic

Toblerone Church

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Connected in space

Connected through time and eternity

The Chicago Lambeth Quadrilateral

• Scripture• Baptism and the Eucharist• The Nicene and Apostles’ Creed• The threefold order of ministry

PewsOrdained ministersHymn booksPeopleA buildingA pulpitA printed bibleAn organA data projectorA font/baptistryCommunion vesselsA photocopierGuitarsThe risen Christ

SacramentsBishopsConnection and oversightAuthorised liturgyLay ministersSunday worshipCommitteesSmall groupsCoffeeFoodA choirRobesMission to the wider

community Notices

The Map and the Compass

A Christ Like Church

The Barnabas Principle:Developing a generous ecclesiology