Foundation Document

Revised 21st May 16

IndexSections

1. Vision, ethos and 5fold Ministry 2. Statements of belief 3. Discipleship & growth 4. How do we foster sense of community?5. Our mission plan 6. How we make decisions & conflict resolution7. Charity status and membership 8. Church services 9. Home groups10. Working with other churches/organisations 11. Meetings 12. Administration (including);

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Note – This Foundation Document is taken from many months work between the Foundation Trustees. It is a work in progress and each time a leaders meeting takes place, this document is updated monthly to take on board changes and ideas. If you would like to contribute an idea or thought please speak to the leaders.

At the end of the document is a Table of Amendments.

Section OneOur vision, ethos & the 5fold ministry

Our Vision –

By putting Jesus at the centre we will create a safe and loving fellowship to empower us to reach out into the community and help to alleviate suffering and break the cycles of poverty and marginalisation, leading to freedom in Christ Jesus

Our Ethos –

We recognise that any principle led theology we adopt will be bible based following the teachings of Jesus Christ. We do accept the myriad of Christian experience that will participate in this church and we will embrace it in our practices and theology.

We do not describe ourselves with any denominational labels such as ‘Charismatic’ or ‘Evangelical’ but will include both these styles in our worked out methodology.

We agree that despite some of us leaning towards either the charismatic or the evangelical, we adopt neither one or the other with no one emphasis put on a particular practice. We must be proactive in making sure both biblical and spiritual practices be included in all activities.

Within the 5Fold ministry it has been stressed that we work as a body where ‘one part cannot function without the other’.

We acknowledge experience and wisdom in the furtherance of spiritual gifting to help us make advances in our ability to be affective for God. We want to be released through impartation of spiritual gifts.

We suggest that no spiritual discipline should have any hint of performance. We agreed that the 5Fold model should encompass the use of all gifts. There will be some who will be publically expressive in their gifting, however, the church services

will reflect more order than freedom, with some opportunity given for public expression. The emphasis should be the relational. ‘freedom and order’ should play a part in all church activities. We believe that we must consider and explain are ethos carefully and thoughtfully so to avoid

any confusions at a later date. Planning, engagement and mentoring must be part of any strategy. We will us the book ‘mentoring for mission’ by Gunter Krallman as a basis for mission. We will be ever watchful for those with gifts who are bearing fruit. The pastoral team are responsible for the mentoring and encouragement in ‘small acts of

service’ We want to stretch those with particular gifts, and encourage all to develop in Home Groups. It will be important to feedback our HG findings to 5Fold leadership team. The ‘Great Commission’ will be used as a platform for describing what we do in general terms.

The 5Fold ministry – (See Appendix 1 for the current list of office positions at KHM)

Apostles – They work on the strategic overview and coordinate the other ministries by being the link people. They build profile and represent at outside meetings. They are purposeful and have high energy to move the vision forward and have a range of all the gifts.

Prophets – They bring prophetic encouragement to the church and can have visionary input. Their gift is meditated upon, and is weighed by other leaders and scripturally meditated upon. Work closely with Apostles and represent at meetings to offer gifting. They look at for the development of this gift in others and develop training and mentoring ideas alongside Teachers. They aim to build and edify but also prepared to give careful wards of warning.

Teachers – They bring ‘fresh food’ to the church through teaching and equip the whole church for works of service. They look to grow the faith of individuals as well as the collective. They speak the ‘solid’ word of God and biblical truths and they encourage the modelling of teaching through daily Christian life. The look to share personal experience and testimony and will teach towards the direction of the church. They will be purposeful in developing teaching methods and training others in this gifting. Their ultimate aim is to teach the person of Christ and bring a ‘Big Story’ revelation to the un-churched as well as those with church experience.

Evangelists – Sharing the message of God. Spurgeon suggested ‘everyone is either a missionary or an imposter’ and we considered that there is not only a call to be evangelists but for each person also to be a witness. They look to be ‘soul winners’ for Christ and thereby life changers. They look to evangelise in simple and unique ways and recognise it comes at a cost. They recognise the positioning of an evangelist is not always comfortable and they might at times feel the need to challenge and as well as encourage. They look as a team to develop this gift in others and also look to develop bespoke projects to carry out their work. They recognise the challenge of dealing with the vulnerable and broken and look at those prepared to step out in faith alongside the least of gifts in others as important and useful tools to be used for the promotion of Gods kingdom. They are encouragers and promote working in a safe and secure way. They also recognise we don’t always have the answers and are prepared to listen and keep beliefs held tight and humbly.

Pastors – Care for the flock and have direct and interchangeable contact with the church. A shared ministry which flourishes best within home groups. They ensure leaders have rest break days from this work. They are able to see the needs and offer prayer, support and accountability within their work. They also are able to challenge behaviours and offer other help. They ensure the church is very clear of the pastoral

care process and would encourage home groups as the primary source of that care but also ensure others outside of home groups are also cared for. They do not advocate personal pastoral covering. They are accountable to each other as leaders and promote the ideals of love and acceptance without an attitude of overbearing. They attempt to offer security, identity and confidence in a pastoral context and they recognise Pastoral Care being very important and integral to the balance of church activity. They meet together regularly as leaders.

Appendix 1 to

Section OneDated 21 May 16

List of offices and positions held at KHM

* Coordinator. ** Under training or mentoring.

5Fold Ministry

Apostles Prophets Teachers Pastors Evangelists

Chris Offord* Denise Brooks* Tony Brooks* Denise Brooks* Sue Offord*Tony Brooks Chris Offord Sue Offord* Denise BrooksSue Offord Sue Offord** Tony Brooks Chris Offord

Denise Brooks** Tony Brooks**

Founding Trustees - Chris Offord, Tony Brooks, Sue Offord, Denise Brooks

Treasurer – Chris Offord

Secretary – Tony Brooks

Administrator – Denise Brooks

Office – 50 Ulysses Road, Oakhurst, Swindon, SN25 2JR

Contact details - Office telephone: 01793 725348 email: info@kingdomhouseministries.com

Website: www.kingdomhouseministries.com

Section Two

Statements of belief

We are a church independent of a denominational structure. We hold to the principles on which the universal Church was founded.

Statement of Beliefs

What we believe about God God is eternal – He has always existed, and will always exist. God is the Creator of all there is, seen and unseen, and created everything from nothing. God is present everywhere, knows all things and can do all things. He never compromises who He is. God is Father, Son and Holy Spirit – three persons, yet at the same time one undivided person, the Trinity. We believe this because of how God has shown Himself throughout the Bible.

God the Father is the Almighty, who willed everything into existence and sustains everything through His will. God’s nature is to love, to show mercy and to act with justice. He always keeps His promises.

God the Son is Jesus. When humans sinned and were unfaithful to God, it broke our relationship with Him. God restored that relationship for us Himself through the Son who, while fully God, lived on earth in the fully human person of Jesus. He never sinned, living life in perfect relationship to God the Father. His sacrifice on the cross paid the price for all of humanity’s sin. If we choose to believe this, we are forgiven. We are able to have a loving relationship with God and have eternal life with Him. Through Jesus’ death, creation in its entirety is being restored to how it was meant to be before humans messed up. When Jesus rose from death, He returned to be with the Father. When everything is ready, He will return to establish the perfect, eternal Kingdom of God.

God the Holy Spirit is God present with us. He guides us, gives us wisdom, comforts us and shows us when we are going against God. The Holy Spirit empowers us and works in us and through us to bring us closer to God. He acts through us by giving us spiritual gifts and helps us to bring others to believe in God too. When we talk about someone being “born again”, we mean that they have this new perspective in their life, that they experience God in a new way and they know the Holy Spirit is active in them.

The Bible is our “instruction manual”. We believe that it is inspired by God and therefore true, complete and reliable in matters of faith and in what it tells us about God. It contains the whole story of God’s relationship to His creation and His people, from the formation of the universe through to God’s explanation of how it all works out when God’s eternal, perfect Kingdom is established and all imperfection ends. We regulate our lives in accordance with God’s principles expressed through the Bible.

The Human Race was created by God to know Him, to love Him and to serve Him. Each one of us was brought into life by Him, and is special to Him. But by ourselves we cannot live in perfect relationship with Him because we sin. The only way to have that relationship is to accept that Jesus gave up His life on the cross to make up for our sin, to save us. We do not deserve this salvation, and we cannot earn it, but when we accept Jesus as our Saviour our relationship with God is restored.

Baptism We encourage “believer’s baptism” as a public statement of faith in Jesus as Saviour. We recognise that there are other forms of baptism and confirmation and we do not invalidate the past but affirm the individual and their Christian journey.

The Lord’s Supper We encourage the breaking of bread when we meet together. This was given to the Church by Jesus at the Passover meal He shared with His apostles the night before He died, as a sign for us to remember His sacrifice for us, a sacrifice made for the forgiveness of sin and the opening up of a new and everlasting relationship between God and His people.

The Church The universal Church is made up of all believers everywhere. We are all united in spirit by our belief in the triune Creator God. In the Bible, the Church is pictured in various ways: the Bride of Christ, for whom He will return to establish His Kingdom; the Body of Christ, of which He is the head and in which we are all limbs; and a temple, of which Jesus is the cornerstone and into which we are each built.

The Bride: we are called to live a pure life, so that the Church will be a fitting bride for her Husband when He comes for her.

The Body: we are called to work together, every part of the body functioning and connected, so that the Kingdom of God grows though our activities.

The Temple: we are called to line ourselves up with Jesus as the cornerstone, so that the Church is built up strong and durable until He comes again in glory.

Approved by the Trustees, April 2016

Section ThreeDiscipleship & growth

We consider this area as probably one of the most important for the development of the church. We consider a ‘come and BE, come and DISCOVER and come and Do’ attitude to discipleship and believe in a two prong approach;

o Growth - aimed at those who come to the church but who need time and space to consider their participation. The Pastoral Ministry team would mentor and steer them.

o Mission - for those who actively seek to be part of our team which promotes and delivers mission work. Attached at Appendix 1 is our programme for mission called ‘Like Minded’

In considering what is important about mission for KHM we concluded that:

Meeting the needs of those in community is seen as important. Offering practical help to the vulnerable as well as spiritual guidance will be a priority. We are called to help the poor and preach the gospel alongside that help. Individuals going off to involve themselves in worthy projects are welcomed, however, there is a

strong thought that we must grow together within a context of developing our own project, as it is the only way to learn and grow together.

Our intention should be to do something together. That intention could well mean adopting as a major project another piece of work or developing

our own. We should include a ‘learn as we go policy’ Consociation should be considered a major part of mission planning. We will be proactive in commissioning, endorsing and promoting the work of mission.

We embrace the idea that we seek Jesus first and that will determine how we do mission which in turn will determine what our church looks like, rather than to set up church structures from which mission projects develop and from which then determines an explanation of Christ/Christianity.

Further to that, other principles of discipleship and growth include;

Initial contact . The Pastoral team will concentrate on getting to know new arrivals, brief them on ethos and aspects of the church and quickly get them involved in ‘small acts of service’.

Offer of courses . We have considered ongoing ‘growth course’ to supplement our own discipleship and mission programmes;

o Celebrate recovery ‘Life healing choices’ – an abbreviated 8 week CR course chiefly aimed at those with particular life hurts. We offer one2one mentoring through this course.

o Marriage course – A local course for those who would benefit from specific marriage guidance in the Christian context.

Appendix 1 toSection 3

Dated 21 May 16

Living In Kingdom Embrace

Being active in Mission must include freedom and order, free through the working of the Holy Spirit, to put in place God’s ordered plan and outcome.

Our programme encourages ‘freedom and order’ in developing mission opportunities. It works within our 5Fold ministry model.

programme’s encourage the principle of allowing the love of Jesus to call us into His great commission, and in so doing, we walk in His embrace and invite others to experience that same gift in order to change lives for the better. Our Strategy looks at the leadership principles of Christ, which we adopt as we follow him into mission.

In this document we have laid out a suggested model for all potential mission activities. The model is not meant to be onerous or restrictive but the opposite. We hope it brings joy and freedom in its application and used as a useful tool, to ensure all our church members get involved in the great commission of Jesus Christ. Equally it allows the 5fold ministry to work effectively, chiefly to ensure the church is fulfilling its aims and objectives, ensuring we give the best help and opportunity to all those who are taking the call of Jesus seriously and maturely.

We have developed 3 mission strands under our programme, which are defined areas into which we can, with the help of the Holy Spirit, bring potential ideas, develop them and hopefully act on them. These are opportunities for church members to be creative in their mission ideas, and to work alongside the 5fold church as a whole. The three strands are;

Creates mission opportunities involving activities and simple acts of service where the local community are blessed and at the same time are shown the person of Jesus Christ, through such things as music, art, dance, community help etc.

In response to the ever increasing influence of the internet and particularly social media, we want to challenge the influence of online social activity and bring a new dimension in amongst it. Despite the intention of social media being an agent for social change, loneliness is fast becoming a major modern day plague across our nation. Jesus Christ is the only way to realise true fellowship, love and acceptance. This strand will develop unique ways to challenge this ideal and work within social media to bring fellowship opportunities with Jesus Christ and His church.

Self Esteem and personal development is something our Master is very interested in. We recognise many of societies’ ills, which cause a lack of self esteem, and we would want to offer ways into which the person of Jesus Christ can be an ever ready help. We want to address and challenge this in areas involving the elderly, the mentally ill, the disadvantaged and vulnerable.

How will it work?

Working with a 5fold ministry. Each of the 3 strands should adopt ‘freedom and order’ by standing on the influence of the Holy spirit and at the same time adopting checks and balances of the 5fold ministry to ensure gifts are encouraged, developed and monitored. We want to ensure each mission project;

Is accountable to and works with the Apostolic team to develop all latent gifts. Utilises the prophetic and prayer under guidance from the Prophetic team. Looks for and suggests areas of learning with the Teaching team. Continually assesses the needs of the mission group with the help of the Pastoral team. Develops outreach strategy and initiatives with the help of the Evangelist team.

This should mean a cohesive, accountable and exciting collaboration.

Leadership principals of Christ. We want to recognise the importance of following a Christ like example in leadership mission principles. Each mission project should adopt a learning ethos for all involved. Using a publication by Gunter Krallman, we have developed a number of learning principles which should be studied, thought over, discussed and considered prior to the development of each mission project. At Annex A, we have detailed those principles.

Planning process. One of the best biblical principles to adopt is that of recording what we have done, which allows us to celebrate what God is doing but also is a very useful way of encouraging accountability and decision making. When a new project is first suggested, we will require:

Two coordinators named for each project. The ‘Leadership mission principles’ at Annex A, to be studied, discussed and agreed to. Each proposed project to complete a ‘Pitch n Prayer’ form shown at Annex B. Monthly updates to be given to the 5Fold leadership team. A BLOG, attached at Annex C, sent each Wed, to our Admin

team(info@kingdomhouseministries.com). The proposal and updates at church meetings, will be given by a nominated project

coordinator Coordinators of projects will have input into 5Fold leadership meetings.

Once the ‘Pitch n Prayer’ has been digested, prayed and spoken into by the church, we will then consider any financial implications and all being well launch your mission project.

If you are not a creative genius but still want to be involved, speak to the 5fold leadership team, who will direct you to an appropriate project. Additionally we would ask that you hold this programme in your prayers and thoughts and we encourage you to bring those thoughts to the 5fold leadership team.

We pray that you will be blessed and be a blessing to others.

Kingdom House Ministries

Annex A - Modelling leadership mission principles of Jesus Christ

Annex B - Our Pitch n Prayer (request to launch a mission project)

Annex C - Blog form

Annex A

Modelling leadership mission principles of Jesus Christ

Many Christ like servants are desired to understand what their role is as a follower of Christ. Often churches and denominations have different approaches to help answer this and to provide solutions. Here is just one approach which can be added to, amended, ignored, and endorsed or a combination of those things. What is clear though is the need for a local church to communicate clearly what they believe and how they work. This draft just helps us think about that. It does predominantly consider the work by Gunter Krallmann, however, it does include other thoughts as well and has strong biblical references woven through it.

Before looking more closely at some principles we might want to challenge ourselves by three imperatives;

You as a leader. The challenge is to see ourselves as leaders or potential leaders. We are called to 'lead' people to Christ, called to 'lead' them from a life of death to a life in eternity. We are called to lead the world out of sin and into new lives in Christ and we are called to lead ourselves and each other into the lives of the unloved and show them the love of Christ. For the committed Christ follower who wants to obey the Master, we have no choice but to be ready to lead. Fortunately he has not left us to our own devices; otherwise it would be an almighty mess. He has given two other apparatus, so to speak;

The Bible. Words of instruction and written help from the Almighty, giving us a blueprint model of Jesus Christ, showing us what to do.

The Holy Spirit. A supernatural help, living within us and around us to help guide our decisions in the process.

We will be fully equipped and therefore don't have much excuse really. Many failed industries and entrepreneurial endeavours could put their lack of success down to the drifting markets or poor management, but we have the unique input and influence from the Creator of the universe and the Saviour of the world. It is our choice whether or not to take such help seriously and maturely. With it we can only succeed, without it we can only fail.

General Introduction. Here are some general introductory principles that underpin our thoughts on discipleship and mission and they are based on the leadership principles of Christ. They consist of short bullet points meant for further research and application, however, there are a few examples (written in red) which point to the sort of practical examples we could or should adopt at KHM, in terms of discipleship and mission. We will be expanding these practical examples over the coming months and years.

The problem . There is a need to develop Christian leaders. For us, it will involve using a 5fold ministry model leading into mission. We understand that;o There is a shortage of competent leaders discerned in the secular world and in church.o Leadership selection and training is often not seen as the most crucial issue in spreading

the gospel.o Jesus did not show distinction between discipleship and leadership.o How we lead will determine how we operate.

The ambition . We hope to help build leaders as exemplified by Christ through a 5fold ministry ;o Jesus emphasised the importance of association, therefore we look to develop close

bonds when entering into mission activities.o We look to foster holistic maturity, rather than short term, sound bites and quick fixes.

It is a long journey of growth.o We want to ensure disciples are 'trained to follow, ready to lead'.o In all that is lead, Christ likeness, is to be the yardstick.o 'the method of training and producing Christian leaders is first to understand the method

of Christ and then to put it into faithful and productive practice'(PT Chandapilla)

His method . We look to how Christ prepared himself and his disciples for mission;o No one can follow a Christ blueprint without first paying the price of studying it.o Every failure in Christian leadership can be traced back to failure in following Christ's

example.o Having been mentored and sent by His father, He encourages us to do the same.o Always by the Holy spirit's enabling.o He desires for us to exercise leadership as witness to His leadership.o We acknowledge that His methods are timeless and absolute.

The rest of this section considers how we approach this. An overall approach to mission will include two areas:

1. Theological deliberations. What do we see in the life of Jesus that helps us understand how to help disciple His people.

2. Application. To consider, what will be the Jesus principles on which to base our discipleship efforts.

1. Theological deliberations. What do we see in the life of Jesus that helps us understand how to help disciple His people.

a. Jesus was prepared. Jesus' developed an experience of with-ness in his own life before he discipled the twelve . Preparation was key to his own ministry;

o His exposure to Spiritual parenting. The importance of early parental spiritual influences on Jesus was paramount to His development.

We will teach and refer to the example of Jesus' early parental spiritual influences using as examples;

His fulfilment of the law (Gen17:9-14, Lev 12:13) through circumcision, choosing of names.

His spiritual education through Jewish acts of prayer, word of God, Sabbath observance, yearly festivals etc.

Obedience. Not only to his earthly parents but to heavenly father. The modelling of obedience by Joseph.

Parents showing importance of close relationships. The recital of the Shema etc. We will encourage and show good parental influences within the 5fold. We will look for people to show the fruit of spiritual parenting either from their own

formative years or in the context of helping others to witness and embrace spiritual parenting.

o His receipt of vocational apprenticing - How the work place environment prepared him. We will teach the relevance and importance of Jesus as a 'Carpenters son'. We will encourage the model of 'apprenticeship'. Use John 5:19-20 as a model of apprenticeship under the Father. Closely identify with diverse works of life. Encourage the workplace as learning ground on 'human nature'. Consider how working relationships help in our faith. Use the work place for graphic illustrations. The work place helps us develop strategic thinking. The work place shows forms of how to manage situations and people.

o His awareness (see john 1;15) of Rabbinic tutoring. How important were those tutoring techniques from Rabbis?

We will teach the salient points regarding NT religious movements including Sadducees, Pharisees, Scribes, Zealots and Essenes as a way of understanding who Jesus was interacting with. We understand that Jesus utilised the form of rabbinic tutoring, refined its content and redefined its end result.

We will study and teach on some of the practices of Rabbinic tutoring that Jesus was influenced by (John 7:15)(Lk 2:46,47);

Teacher/disciple relationship. Two elements Association with the purpose of knowledge acquisition. Association with the purpose of character development (Prov 13:20), to

observe and emulate. Tutoring techniques;

Lessons from scripture. Essentially oral. Debating. Note taking.

Emphasis on memorisation. Authenticity and brevity (Eccl 12:11).

Imitation. The student constantly with his teacher as tutor and master, performing menial tasks too. In order that 'the disciple became the teachers reliable witness'.

Multiplication. (Prov 27:17).

o His enduement with Devine anointing. Side by side help from his Godly father. This moment of baptism helped Jesus ;

Identify with sinners(having no sin in him). Strong personal assurance from his heavenly Father (Mk 1:11). Full of the Holy Spirit, indicates a permanent condition (Jn 1:32). Special Devine enduement as were OT prophets ' the presence of God to do what man cannot do'. Made him a man of action. An anointed man (Acts 10;37), but Jesus preferred to say 'God was with him’ (Jn 8;29). The OT prophets talked very much of ‘with-ness’ rather than ‘anointing’. He exercised power;

When dealing with people (Mk 1;16). In teaching (Mk 1;21). In deliverance (Mk 1;23). In healing (Mk 1;29).

A broad spectrum of blessings included protection, victory, provision, knowledge, understanding, wisdom, skill, courage, faith, rest, help, success, honour, wonders and signs. Moved with confidence to all the challenges. He did not worry about success. A saviour Messiah and 'Immanuel'(God with us). Did not exempt himself from being tempted(Lk 4)

b. Jesus applied his own preparation. How did Jesus apply the idea of with-ness (close association) in discipling the twelve. It was strategic, not haphazard or hesitant.

He knew of Gods utmost strategic awareness that of being sent by his father to do what his father commanded to;

Procure salvation for man.

Provide leadership for a movement for the work on the cross.

He was neither haphazard nor bewildered or hesitant. But purposeful, single minded, a deep assurance and displayed supreme efficiency. He developed specific callings for us to emulate;

o His call to Observation . Watching the master at work within the context of any situation. The envisioned end always determined Jesus’ strategy. Decided on 'The proper time' e.g. his baptism, and took on role of teacher. The major areas he wanted his disciples to observe;

Preaching. Launched by 'repent the kingdom of heaven is near’ (Mt 4:17), called for a change of heart, change of lifestyle, rule of God in the heart (Kingdom of God) . Followed the example of John by preaching in the open. Had studied both the Jewish culture and the nature of man for 30 years.

Teaching - Contemporaries utterly amazed (Mk1;22), in common with rabbinic thought and style. BUT a major difference in that he taught with authority (Mk 7;29) and came from a closeness with common people, directing his teaching at the listeners intellect, emotions and will, evoking a response. He did not attempt to get applause from rabbinic tradition but from his Father. Holy Spirit endowed him with words carrying at times the prophetic.

Healings. Showed his authority. Part of the Great Commission (Lk4:18). Healings were not performed by other Rabbis including John the Baptist.

Attracting disciples. To observe his life. Core group chosen despite the initial large crowd. Used his experience in vocational apprenticing by concentrating on the ‘end

product’, selection of right materiel, tools, and production procedure. Calibre of the men chosen:

The unlearned (Acts 4;13). Elementary education with vocational experience. Had a concern for formal spiritual education.

The place Galilee . He knew it best, but would it attract Pharisee opposition more than Jerusalem. Strong accents (Mt26;73). Impulsive, hot tempered, pious, vigorous, tough and courageous. Forward looking, 'fond of innovations'(Josephus). Used to changes. Receptive hearts and welcoming (Jn 4;45). All Galileans apart from Judas.

Fishermen . Circumspect (watchful, discreet), used to hard work, risk takers, inclined to persevere, experienced in team work (Lk 5;7,9.10), energetic, easy to motivate, open minded.

Graduated from the school of life. Gave ample opportunity for observation:

Observation was their very training. ‘Come and you will see me’ (Jn1;39). They were part timers, they returned to their jobs (Jn1;40).

He related to them as leader: He had a deep concern for the deplorable state of the multitudes (Mt 9;36) Desire to raise up qualified leaders, to serve as catalysts for the release of

peoples latent spiritual capacity for the things of God. Articulated a clear plan of action 'come follow me and I will make you fishers

of men' (Mk1;17) Appeals to their vocational understanding. Expressed confidence in their potential. Instilled an inspiring vision & purpose. Planted the seed of great commission in their hearts and minds. Success and failure would directly depend upon his selection. He took the initiative of calling them not just as teacher but him as a person Recruited for benefit of task but also for benefit of relationship.

o His call to Consociation. The specific way to be in close association with the Master/each other. He made a decisive decision for Consociation (Mt3;13). Narrowed the larger group (v13). Initiated completely by him. Hand picked his disciples. Looked for suitability for training . He prepared for his selection by prayer (Mt6:12)

Avoided sidetracking of human inclination (1Sam 16: 6-12) He 'chose them' ('eklego= deliberate). Under the guidance of Holy Spirit. God had already intended the choice (Jn 17:6). Disciples were possibly young. The normal marriageable age in those times was 18. Disciples reflected a 'microcosm of multiplicity of human character'. Jesus did not consider their first position but who they would become. He chose people who were teachable and dedicated. Embarked on a course of Godly confidence. Jesus had a principal approach of 'that they might be with him'. Initial training took 20 months. Consociation (Com= together, socius=joined with). It was an intimate union, fellowship, alliance. Consociation was pivotal to training. No formal curriculum or planned course or classroom. Truth caught not taught. They absorbed his vision and mindset. He worked towards a greater likeness, His Father. Jesus was strongly people orientated. Made himself available to them more than any other followers (Mk9:30). Took special interest in their understanding of issues (Mk4;34). Showed great patience (Mk 8:17). Displayed great concern (Jn 18:8). Expressed love for them (Jn 15;9) Longed for fellowship with them (Lk 22;13) He interceded for them. His communication was intimate. He only used the term ‘Disciple’ twice although it is found 225 times. He preferred terms ;

‘followers’, ‘children’, ‘friends’, Established friendship, not an Academy. Relationship emphasis is linked to his theology. God as 'Abba' was unparalleled in Jewish society. No room for humanistic philosophy. He had option of mirroring different groups but chose the Rabbinic style, however, he took

the outer and modified the inner. What did he do differently than the Rabbinic;

Jesus took the initiative in the calling. Summoned them to himself. Claimed to be their only teacher. Did not prepare them for ordination but to bring forth fruit. Did not chase public recognition but self denial. Required a willingness to suffer. Required a lifelong commitment’.

Jesus binds them to himself. Shaped his trainees mindset and lifestyle after his own. Calling him Master (Mt 10:38). Channelled relationship not theory. Never spoke of abstract concepts. Created a conducive learning environment. Team setting:

Belonging - Mutual encouragement.

Security . Stimulation. Challenge. Accountability. Like Mindedness.

Team setting like this made it easier to keep vision alive, maintain motivation and commitment and smooth away character edges.

Team compensates for weaknesses. Vertical formative influence emanating from Jesus with horizontal communication and

interaction between the 12 (Prov 27;17). Had a clear agenda. Excluded unproductive undertakings. Provided for qualified leadership. All his excellent methods evidenced by Sanhedrin (Acts 4;13).

o His call to Imitation - The onward ability to replicate/teach what had been shown. Fishers of men (Mk 1:7). Power of his personality. Impressed his personality on them. ‘Christianity not a conception, it is a contagion’ (E Stanley Jones) His spirit touched theirs. His heart impacted theirs. Vision birthed. Commitment instilled. Concern aroused. Faith kindled. Learnt from the cognitive and experimental. Not a task orientated supervisor but a person orientated mentor. Exhibited the greatest care for his trainees. He watched carefully. Meal times used as bonding sessions. Privacy through retreats (Mk 8;10) ‘Akoloutheo’ principle e.g. soldier following the master, or a student walking behind rabbi

patterning a life. It was an instructive and liberating experience. They desired to please him. They accepted his leadership. Submitted to his guidance. Obeyed his instruction. Based on Jesus own methodology of pleasing the Father, glorfying him, obeying him (Jn 8, Jn

12, Jn 6) The Fathers priorities come first. Jesus did God works and passed on Gods words. Acted in righteous wrath . Willing to forgive. Jesus didn’t talk about practical ministry skills but concentrated on attitude & spiritual

principals. They were men of little faith and slow learners, impulsive, sceptical & prejudiced. Jesus addresses failures and weaknesses.

Never explicitly criticised them for being proud. He pointed out the benefits of humility (Mt 11;29)

Disciples lacked meekness and humility. Taught them to look to him rather than themselves, (M18;1-4). He sets the example and tells them (Jn13:15). To help them He repeated his message and used poetic language to help them remember. They learned by seeing. Similar but different approach to the rabbinic (Mt23:1-36) He stated that Jewish leaders were not worth imitating because they did not put teaching

into practice. Accused the Jewish leaders of deficiency, hoping his disciples were void of them too. Showed humility, love and integrity. Rejected the title of Rabbi for them. Confidence in future ministry was solely a divine authorisation so that everyone who is fully

trained will be like his teacher (Lk 6:40). His aim was one of reproduction. Abstained from setting up college or course or programme or handbook but disseminated

truth of his personality through his followers. Only possible through intimate closeness.

o His call to Continuation. The trusting way of releasing others. What I tell you in the dark speak in the daylight (Mt10;27). Hidden training turns into public ministry. To continue and lead the mission he had initiated. He repeatedly announces his punishment, death and resurrection. Fishers of men (Mk1;17). Designated them apostles (Mk3;14). Image of a harvest. Reaping souls for god. Accomplishing even greater things (Jn 14;12) Anticipated not just a continuation but a growth an expansion, a rise of a movement. Not a simple community but a movement. He envisaged the movement whilst not seeing it completely with disciples (parable of the

sower). Also reminded/warned them of not fulfilling that call in the dying grain (Jn12;24). Starting point was intensive training, proper direction (Mt9;36). Led them to become answer to own prayers by sending them out on assignment (Mt9;38). Initially restricted onward mission Jewish fellow men. (Mt10;7). Delegated authority to them (Mt10;1) and sent them as ‘apprentice missionaries' an

educational experiment' (A. B Bruce). Expected them to shoulder responsibility and accountability. They were given a future glimpse for what apostleship might look like. Jesus felt he had accomplished this work (Jn 17;4). He invested more time on Simon Peter, John and James. Peter recognised this particular investment from Jesus (Acts 1;20). ‘He staked his whole ministry on them’ (R.E. Coleman). He had confidence in the approach (Jn 15;27). He did not rest on their natural aptitudes (he had to develop their spiritual). But was clear in their inability to carry on his work, despite his efforts. They needed a helper

and comforter.

This helper, the Holy Spirit would teach, guide, help remember, convict, it would be the fullness of Christ in them as they knew him side by side.

Parakletos (counsellor) = called to one's side. He would draw firstly TO them then THROUGH them. Holy Spirit replaces Jesus person 'to exercise a ministry on behalf of the disciples which in

nature would be parallel to the one Jesus carried out while he was with them’. It was for their good that he went away (Jn 16;7) Not just with them but now inside them. A temporary presence replaced by an abiding presence. Releasing into their lives a supernatural qualification to carry his work. Jesus did not hide the fact they needed more instruction (Jn16;12). ‘I have come to bring fire on the earth and how i wish it were already kindled’ (Lk12;49). The fire was in Jesus ministry but the earth had not yet caught the fire. After resurrection he gave further teaching on the Kingdom (Acts 1;3). he defined their commission (Mt28;19). Wanted them to have the same blessing he had therefore insisted them not to leave

Jerusalem until they had it (Acts1;4). Ushered in by prayer (Jn14;16). They gave themselves to prayer (Acts 1;13). Ground prepared and on their way.

c. What did Jesus show and expect of how to witness whilst with him.

Authenticity witness. Reliability and accuracy. Alternative witness. Daring to achieve. Empowered witness. The Holy spirit equipping to perform the task.

2. Application . The final section looks at the Missiological implications for us

An approach to 'with-ness' with Jesus would encourage us to get back to a missionary approach of early church.

a. Jesus as Motivator, Master, Model, Mentor, Method and Measure. A good example of this working is taking the subject of 'Measure' and applying some principals to how we work:

The influence spiritual leaders exert on the lives of their followers is determined by the degree to which their attitudes and actions reflect the attributes of Christ.

Underlying principals and overall characteristics of each leaders activities must share the common denominator of Christ likeness.

Holiness is to be and do what Jesus exemplified. We understand of holiness; Imputed (Heb 10.19) 'and by that we have been made Holy, through the sacrifice of

the body of Jesus Christ' Imparted (1peter1;2) 'who(Gods elect) have been chosen according to fore

knowledge of God the Father through the sanctifying work of the Spirit for obedience to Jesus Christ and the sprinkling by his blood'

From a biblical viewpoint our holiness is of greater concern than our happiness.

Holiness of character in Jesus was coupled with excellence of performance encourages; Availability and withdrawal.

Prayer and practical coaching. Servant hood and lordship. Gentleness and firmness. Affirmation and exhortation. Teaching by precept, training through application. Attending to disciples as a group and as individuals. Developing them in their personalities and skills.

Good leaders endeavour to not only model excellence themselves but to create an environment in which their followers can excel likewise.

Christ likeness shows the fullness of consecrated living. To lead a Christ like life is the optimal mode to bless others. Christ likeness procures effective witness. Christ likeness furthers the extension of Jesus’ global movement. It secures a vigorous personality impact. It brings about the deepest satisfaction for man and the highest glorification for God. Abiding in Jesus changes the aspiration from striving to receiving. No leader will be able to make exploits for Christ unless he first sets up his operational

basis in Christ. It is grasped from within(via the Holy Spirit), a supernatural revelation. 'it is not great talents God blesses so much as great likeness to Jesus''

b. Further practical dimensions of mission will need to include;

Affiliation - getting our own relationship with God right first Exemplification - Leading an exemplary life as shown by Christ Contextualisation - To determine and use a culturally relevant, meaningful and

acceptable message. Integration - from knowledge into coaching in the immensely practical. Training

friends through action for action. Multiplication - to pass on the vision, dedication, character qualities and skills we

possess to men and women who in turn can and will do the same with others. Impartation - in order to be a proper witness and efficient leader on Christ's behalf, it

is not enough to merely learn from him , one must live in Him.

Annex B

Our Pitch n Prayer (request to launch a mission project)

Lead Coordinators(two):

Date you formed the idea:

Into which mission strand do you think this project will fit (please circle just one):

Please name members of the 5fold ministry team who have agreed to help (all 5 required):

Apostolic -

Prophetic -

Teaching -

Pastoral -

Evangelist -

Please name other church members you have approached and their associated gifting:

Please briefly describe your idea, including how the Great Commission’ of Christ will apply:

Having read and considered the Leadership principles(Annex A) with your team, please comment on how this might affect your idea:

How do see the working of the 5fold ministry within this project:

When would you like to start it:

Is this a potentially long term or short term project:

Will this attract any costs, if so, talk to the treasurer and make your comments below:

Other comments:

Annex C

(Please begin this Blog from the beginning of your thought process)

Date Blog

Section FourHow we foster a sense of community

The Pastoral team are responsible for overseeing this part of our work and we consider the following elements to be included in fostering a good sense of community;

Have a multitude approach to this issue i.e. it is all our responsibility. Find out more about church visitors from response sheets. Give Home group (HG) leaders responsibility in this area. All leaders to communicate with other HG leaders. HG to be the primary care giver. Coverage should be included for those not attending HG. Leaders to debrief after each church service. Effect good communication between mission group leaders and HG leaders. Organise socials. Encourage the principle of looking after one another and not reliant on the HG leader. Develop preparation/training for HG leaders.

Section FiveOur Mission plan

As the church grows the identity of Mission opportunities will come.As a general approach we welcome and consider our current thoughts and the prophetic messages, in that we want to disciple the vulnerable and marginalised in the North Swindon area. We want to consider how we could use this as point of inclusion early on in the start of a disciples journey with us.Our ‘Likeminded model as described in Section 3 will be the basis for all mission ideas and opportunities.

Section SixHow we make decisions

&Conflict resolution

We meet as leaders on a regular basis to talk about day to day running of the church. Our ambition, as we increase the 5Fold ministry, is to involve more people in those discussions and decision making.The Trustees meet quarterly to consider charity commission implications for the church which includes our vision, ethos and financial work. The church/charity adopts a membership which enables further commitment from the church to make collective decisions on important issues. The Trustees and leaders will not make critical and lasting decisions for the church without consulting the church for their views and in some cases for their collective decision.We understand that there will be times when we might be under pressure to make a decision in church context about a particular issue or problem. In this sense we adopt the bible model of how to deal with problems from Mathew’s gospel chapter 18.

"If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them overBut if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that 'every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’If they still refuse to listen, tell it to the church; and if they refuse to listen even to the church, treat them as you would a pagan or a tax collector.Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven.For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them”

If a problem has arisen that cannot be dealt with within a Home group and the leadership needs to be involved, then please approach one of the founding trustees.

Section SevenCharity status & membership

We will gain charity status as a foundation Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). The following appointments have been made regarding that status;

Foundational Trustees Treasurer Secretary

Denise Brooks Chris Offord Tony BrooksChris OffordTony BrooksSue Offord

Attached at Appendix 1 is our constitution. You can also access our information online with the Charity Commission using our Charity number (tbc)

Membership. Membership we see as an important and integral part of the discipleship of church people. It shows a level of commitment to KHM and can enhance decision making. Careful thought was needed not to show exclusion for non members. We want to develop an inclusive decision making process for the major issues in church life e.g. moving to another location. We summarise the benefits as follows;

Helps to feel part of a church family. Shows commitment and participation. Helps us to rely on each other. Helps to facilitate arriving and leaving a church. Helps to make rational decisions. Enables members to have a say in major church decisions/direction. A way of inviting people to be part of something (welcoming). It has been brought through the prophetic, confirming the idea of independence,

constitution and writings.

If you are interested in becoming a member please speak to one of the leadership

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KINGDOM HOUSE MINISTRIES – CIO CONSTITUTION

To follow

Section EightOur Church services

Some basic principles for church services at KHM will be:

Arrival drinks. Arrival drinks will be available

Reception. We will meet all visitors in the entrance.

Timings. Set up from 9.30 am for a 10.30 start. Starting promptly.

Interim refreshments. After the worship but before the word is preached.

Meeting leader. All prayer/testimony will be directed through a Meeting Leader who will share or ask thoughts to be shared after the word has been preached. At least 30 minutes has been allocated to allow this and for it to be enhanced by final worship songs. Sensitivity to the Spirit is seen as important. We also encourage pastoral issues, prophecies and ideas to be shared midweek through HG and the 5 fold leadership.

Prayer ministry. Teams are not required during services. Leaders will offer anointing with oil (James chapter 5) and from that but we encourage all to pray for each other.

Music group. We encourage the flow of music without interruptions and allow the music leader to interject with prayer, thoughts and responses as she/he befits. We encourage all of us to soak in both the music and the lyrics of each song as a serious attempt for the lord to speak to us. Music gifts and talent will be encouraged and developed.

Preaching. The teaching ministry team will organise preaching. Preaching should be respected and given the time he/she was allocated. Normally each week there will be a 45 minute talk and at ad hoc times shorter talks to encompass other activities.

Repentance. We will include an act of corporate repentance during the worship time.

Communication. We look for good communication between all involved and a ‘scribe’ will be writing up thoughts from the service and those will be accessible via the website.

Timings. A normal Sunday at Redhouse community centre will look like this:

09.30-10.30 Set up

10.30-11.15 Music/worship/confession & repentance/welcome11.15-11.30 Break & notices11.30-12.15 The word preached12.15-12.45 Return of worship group/testimony, words & prayer12.45- 13.30 Blessing and closing time and pack up

Section NineHome groups

The importance of Home groups(HG) was unilaterally accepted. Some basic principals were discussed and agreed upon:

o The Pastoral group would oversee this initiative.o We would mostly want to point to Jesus as the primary care giver.o We see the HG as the primary care supporter.o We recognise some will not want to join a HG, however, we would proactively encourage the

benefits of it, but also put in place support for those who felt they could not join. We would want to consider how perhaps other work areas could facilitate pastoral care so that all were looked after.

o Excellent communication between HG leaders and 5Fold team is imperative.o Small HG’s are preferable to large.o We should be able as leaders to model vulnerability in order to encourage that from others.o There should be a social aspect to HG.o They should include, prayer & bible study.o Leaders should teach and model 5Fold Ministry.o Consider reinforcing Sunday messages.o Possible combination of structured and self determined programmes.o Weekly or bi monthly meetings.o We would proactively report back to the leadership team outcomes from HG.o We looked at the selection of HG leaders and whether they should or should not be part of

the 5Fold Ministry team. We recognise the importance of developing gifts into leadership.o We should try to refrain from making HG’s too restrictive; they must have an element of

freedom and discovery, blessings, vision and helping us to re-focus.o We recognise that HG’s should not develop their own mission projects, nevertheless they

should be encouraged to develop their gifts and suggested ideas. As leaders, our task is to make sure all ideas are taken seriously, and ensure feedback is given to the suggesting person or group. We feel good communication and encouragement to be a vital part of the mix.

o There will be a need for HG leaders to be chosen and included as part of the overall leadership team, in other words to grow the leadership team rather than have a two tier system.

o The Like Minded mission team will enable growth of gifts, challenge us into new areas and may well have an integral structure in itself.

o We do not completely dismiss the idea of HG developing their own their own project.o Home groups should apply ground rules to their groups as per Appendix 1.

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Home Group ground rules

We ask that all those who attend Home Groups respectfully consider these thoughts;

We agree with the KHM Statements of Belief. We will use the 5Fold ministry to input into HG activities/issues. Confidentiality with KHM clauses will be put in place. We should respect each other’s views. Avoid cross talking over other contributors. Give people time to talk. Avoid swearing and vulgar talk. Do not be judgemental. Avoid gossip. Support each other rather than attempt to fix each other. Encourage bible study and knowing the person of Christ. New church ideas should be welcomed and taken back to 5fold leadership team.

Section TenWorking with other churches and organisations

To follow

Section ElevenMeetings and procedures

Leaders meetings will take place weekly during the first 6 months to look at planning and wash-up on previous Sunday services.

The Foundation trustees will meet each week for the initial period. As the church grows and the 5Fold ministry expands, we will introduce 5Fold ministry team meetings on a regular basis.

To satisfy the Charity Commission, there will be quarterly trustee meetings held in July, Oct, Jan and Apr.

Section TwelveAdministration

Administrative control is centred at KHM office, 50 Ulysess rd, Oakhurst, Swindon, SN25 2JR, tel: 01793 737453, email: info@kingdomhouseministries.com. Denise Brooks is acting as Administrator.

Data protection. We have a Data protection policy attached at Appendix 1.

Information sharing. We will have designed an introductory/welcome leaflet by end of 2016 and you can gain access to church information through our website www.kingdomhouseministries.comWe want to honour those with reading difficulties by offering shared cooperation of information within our induction process.

Confidentiality. There is an importance of securing recorded information as detailed in Data Protection and beyond that our general principles are:

o The pastoral team and all those involved in mentoring will ensure we work as sponsors of progress rather than counsellors.

o We recognise the importance of being very clear on how we administer any pastoral help and show that on induction information.

o We recognise the benefits of a widening of information held with the leadership team as a tool for accountability and we saw it in biblical resonance.

o We would encourage closer encounters with Jesus and look for self discovery in their Christian walk, without an over reliance on mentored help and therefore possibly resulting in a more open clause for confidentiality. Leaving it to each individual to decide on our terms whether or not to share sensitive information.

Safeguarding. We have a fully endorsed Safeguarding Policy (see Appendix 2).

H&S. Our Health and Safety policy, including Risk Assessments are at (Appendix 3&4) respectively.

Finances. We have a Treasurer who works on a cashbook system reconciling each month to our bank account with Natwest. Quarterly financial reports are produced for the trustees and for viewing by the church and monthly reports to the leadership team. There will be updates given throughout the year to the congregation on our financial position.There will be opportunity to give ad hoc financial gifts each week for the work of the church and additionally those who wish to tithe they should speak to the Treasurer. We will benefit from 22% tax rebate on Gift Aid if givers are able to complete a simple form. Two trustees will hold debit cards for the account with full accounting procedures on those cards.

Insurances and licences. KHM have in place Public liability insurance for church activity and the Redhouse Centre building has insurances to cover liability occurrences on the building.We sign ourselves into licences for music copyright.

Website. Our website is found on www.kingdomhouseminsitries.com and is administered by the Treasurer through domain hosting with 123Reg.com. Any changes should be suggested to the leadership.

Inventory. We hold items which can be classed as permanent for use by the church. Please speak to the leaders if you have an inquiry.

Library. The following notable books have been either used extensively by the leadership or we would suggest them as useful tools in our church work.

‘Mentoring for Mission’ by Gunter Krallmann (ISBN 962-7415-05-7)

Appendix 1 toSection Twelve

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KHM - DATA PROTECTION POLICY

To follow

Appendix 2 toSection Twelve

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KHM – SAFEGUARDING POLICY

Our Safeguarding lead person is Sue Offord who has devised & written the following policies referring to Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults.

To access the documents below go to our website www.kingdomhouseministries.com and the tab entitled ‘useful information’. The Policies include the following:

Safeguarding policySafeguarding vulnerable adults policyPolicy on recruitment of ex offendersGood practice guidelinesSelf disclosure formChild protection referral formGuidelines for talking and praying with young peopleAccusations of abuse against KHM workersStorage policy statementUseful contacts

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Health & Safety Policy This document has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and the regulations made under it.

To all employees, voluntary helpers and contractors:

The success of this policy will depend on your co-operation. It is therefore important that you read this document carefully and understand your role and the overall arrangements for Health & Safety.

The policy is in three sections:

Section A – General statement of policy

Section B – Organisation and responsibilities

Section C – ArrangementsNote

A - General statement of PolicyOur policy, so far as is reasonably practicable, is to provide and maintain safe and healthy working conditions, equipment and systems of work for all our employees, casual labour and voluntary helpers, and to provide such information, training and supervision as they need for this purpose.

We will also endeavour, so far as is reasonably practicable, to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all members of the congregation, contractors, visitors and others who may visit the church, and any associated buildings.

The allocation of duties for safety matters and the particular arrangements that we will make to implement the policy are set out separately.

The policy will be kept up to date, particularly in the light of any changes to our buildings or activities. The policy and the way in which it is operated will be reviewed regularly and the appropriate changes made.

In order to ensure that Health & Safety matters are kept constantly under review, an item on Health & Safety will be on the agenda for all Trustee meetings of Kingdom House Ministries. Relevant sub committees, employees and voluntary workers will be consulted on a regular basis in order to seek their views on Health & Safety matters.

Chris Offord, Trustee, Kingdom House Ministries, May 2016

This policy will be reviewed every two years or earlier if there are any substantial changes to buildings or activities.

Next Review date: May 2018

B - Organisation and responsibilitiesResponsibility of the Trustees

Overall responsibility for Health & Safety is that of the Trustees, who will ensure that arrangements are in place to satisfy Health & Safety Regulations and appropriate Codes of Practice. Specific responsibilities may be delegated to church personnel.

Responsibility of the Health & Safety Officer

The responsibility for the day-to-day implementation of the arrangements outlined in this policy is carried by H&S Officer, Chris Offord.

The responsibility of the Health & Safety Officer shall be to:

1 be familiar with Health & Safety Regulations as far as they concern church premises2 be familiar with the Health & Safety policy and arrangements and ensure they are observed3 ensure so far as is reasonably practicable, that safe systems of work are in place4 ensure the space used Redhouse Community Centre, are clean and tidy5 ensure the car park and church grounds are properly managed 6 ensure that safety equipment and clothing is provided and used by all personnel where this is required7 ensure that all plant, equipment and tools are properly maintained and in good condition and that all operators have received the appropriate training8 ensure that adequate access and egress is maintained9 ensure adequate fire fighting equipment is available10 ensure that food hygiene regulations and procedures are observed.

Responsibility of employees and voluntary workersAll employees and voluntary workers have a responsibility to co-operate in the implementation of this Health & Safety policy and to take reasonable care of themselves and others whilst on church business or premises.

Employees and voluntary workers must therefore:

1 comply with safety rules, operating instructions and working procedures2 use protective clothing and equipment when it is required3 report any fault or defect in equipment immediately to the appropriate person4 report all accidents (however minor), injuries, near misses or other potential safety hazards as soon as possible5 not misuse anything provided in the interests of health and safety.

Responsible persons

The following are responsible for particular areas of activity (or the Churchwarden where no specific person identified):5

Food Hygiene Sue Offord

Emergency evacuation Chris Offord

Portable electrical appliances Chris Offord

Fixed electrical system n/a

Gas equipment n/a

Hazardous substances Chris Offord

Plant and machinery n/a

Condition of floors and stairs n/a

Management of car park Chris Offord

Working at high levels inc light bulb changing Chris Offord

Manual handling Chris Offord

Display screen equipment Chris Offord

Building defects/glazing Chris Offord

Child protection/Safeguarding Sue Offord

Personal safety Chris Offord

Outings Chris Offord

Special services Chris Offord

Contractors n/a

Music Denise Brooks

Health & Safety training Chris Offord

C Arrangements (implementation of the policy)

This section sets out our arrangements to minimise as far as is reasonably practicable risks to the health and safety of employees, voluntary workers, members of the congregation, visitors and contractors.

Accidents and First Aid

First Aid boxes are located in: Redhouse Community Centre kitchens

Trained/qualified First Aiders are: Chris Offord

The accident books are located in the Redhouse Community Centre office.

All accidents and incidents are entered in the accident book or on an accident report form, and our insurers advised.

Accident books and accident records are regularly reviewed.Regulations 1995

These accidents will be reported by the responsible person.

2. Fire safety

Our policy is to fulfil our obligations under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. In order to achieve this, we undertake the following:

An assessment of the fire risks in the Redhouse Community Centre is held by the centre. The H&S officer will ensure that church visitors in the building know what to do if there is a

fire.2.1

Evacuation procedure

1 All designated fire doors must be unlocked before the service commences and be clearly marked as fire exits using the ‘Running Man’ symbol2 A check must be made that all doors can be opened3 A trained steward must be allotted to each door and have responsibility for persons in a specific part of the church:4 In the event of an emergency (fire or bomb threat, etc.), an announcement to leave the building will be made by the service leader7 Persons will assemble in the Centre car park.8 The emergency services will be contacted immediately by a nominated person using a mobile phone

2.2

If you discover a fire (no matter how small)

1 Immediately raise the alarm2 Telephone the emergency services3 Check the building for occupants4 Attack the fire if possible within your capability using the appliances provided, but without taking personal risk5 If not possible to attack the fire or if you are unsure which fire extinguisher to use, assist in the evacuation of the building, ensuring that all doors are closed behind you. The general rule is people before property6 Evacuate to the designated assembly point (car park)7 Ensure clear access for the emergency vehicles

Electrical safety

1 All Portable electrical equipment will checked and labelled as PAT tested.

Gas equipment safety - N/a

Hazardous substances

The responsible person will maintain a list of all hazardous substances used in the church church building.

Where possible, we have eliminated the use of hazardous substances. Where this is not possible, our safety arrangements are as follows:

For all hazardous substances, which include substances marked as ‘harmful, irritant, corrosive, toxic, very toxic, flammable, highly flammable, extremely flammable, explosive, oxidising or dangerous for the environment’, data sheets or product information provided by the manufacturers are used to determine the correct method of use, protective clothing needed, method of storage, and action to take in the event of an accident.

Safety of plant and machinery - n/a

Slips, trips and falls – condition of floors, steps and paths. – Responsibility of Redhouse Community Centre7

Lighting - Responsibility of Redhouse Community Centre

Working at high levels - The appropriate training will be given and a system of recording will detail who is working where at any time.

Preparation of food

1 We ensure that we follow the appropriate regulations governing the preparation and storage of foodstuffs2 We ensure that all food handlers have received adequate supervision, instruction and training3 We ensure that the appropriate assessment of risks is carried out for the foods to be prepared and stored including storage at the correct temperatures4 Before any preparation commences, all surfaces coming into contact with food must be washed down and disinfected5 Foodstuffs may only be prepared in the following areas:Kitchen6 Only persons who have received the appropriate training may prepare and serve foodstuffs:7 We ensure that all hirers who wish to provide foodstuffs are advised of the facilities and procedures

Manual handling – lifting, carrying and moving loads

1 Our policy is to eliminate the need for manual handling as far as is reasonably practicable2 Where it is not possible to avoid the need to move loads, we will carry out risk assessments and make use of lifting aids, including trolleys, lifts and hoists as far as possible 3 The necessary training will be given to all those employees and voluntary workers who are required to undertake manual handling4 Only those persons who have received the appropriate training are authorised to undertake manual handling tasks.

Display screen equipment – n/a

Hazardous buildings/glazing - Responsibility of Redhouse Community Centre

Child protection & Safeguarding - A full set of policies concerning these areas is covered in our Safeguarding policy

Personal safety

Risk assessments need to be undertaken to assess the risks to persons working alone in the church, travelling to and from church, accepting persons into their homes and handling cash and other valuables. Procedures must be drawn up, including the appropriate control measures.

Risk assessments/activities

Risk assessments will be carried out on all areas of the church premises and all activities that carry a significant risk at regular intervals by a competent person in order to meet our obligations under The Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999, amended 2003 and 2006.

Contractors – n/a

Information and enforcement

Health & Safety Executive

Information Line: 0845 345 0055

HSE Books: 01787 881165

Health & Safety law poster

A copy of the HSE poster ‘Health and Safety Law – what you should know’ is displayed in the Redhouse Community Centre.

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RISK ASSESSMENT - CHURCH SERVICE, REDHOUSE COMMUNITY CENTRE, SWINDON

What are the hazards?

Who might be harmed and how?

What are you doing already to minimise risk

Do you need to do anything else to manage this risk?

Action by whom?

Action by when?

Done

Pa & projector

equipment wires & electrics

Musicians & visitors Tape wires to floor. Ensure all portable electrical equipment is PAT Tested yearly

No Chris Offord &

Musicians

Weekly Yes

Hot drinks from flasks

Church attendees Signs of awareness and do not allow children to pour hot drinks

No Sue Offord &

Leaders

Weekly Yes

TABLE OF AMENDMENTS

No

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