Expert
A Wealth of Expertise
With many years of experience in children, family and intergenerational ministry, Gail can offer support and advice on a host of related topics and questions. If you’re looking to start ministry or make changes to what you and your church does, a conversation with her can be a great place to begin.
Bringing together theory and practice
With extensive experience at both local and national level, Gail offers a wealth of expertise in the field of family and intergenerational ministry. She effectively combines her background in lay and ordained ministry, bringing together theory and practice in applicable ways for a variety of contexts and church circumstances.
Her work across the Methodist Church has been in rural, urban and suburban contexts where she has supported and worked alongside churches of varying shapes and sizes. From pioneering new ministry to rebooting and developing current work, her expertise informs and shapes great opportunities for growth.
“Gail is the ultimate professional, able to deliver training at short notice, to the highest standard, drawing on her experience in family ministry and as ordained clergy. It’s always a pleasure working with her.”
Opportunities on offer
Ministry with families audit
Description:
Evaluating and reviewing current mission and ministry with families, identifying gaps in provision and opportunities to grow in this area. Followed by a recommendations report for next steps in development.
Timings:
A day visit to include meeting with key people and to gather information. Regular visits to check back in on progress are also available.
Audience:
Churches, parishes, benefices, circuits and networks.
Ministry across the generations audit
Description:
Evaluating and reviewing current mission and ministry with different generations, identifying gaps in provision and opportunities to grow in this area. Followed by a recommendations report for next steps in development.
Timings:
A day visit to include meeting with key people and to gather information. Regular visits to check back in on progress are also available.
Audience:
Churches, parishes, benefices, circuits and networks.
1:1 conversations exploring mission and ministry opportunities
Description:
Space to discuss your particular context and where there are opportunities to connect with families and households.
Timings:
One hour or a package of 4 hours to explore opportunities and identify potential routes forward.
Audience:
Church leaders, ministers and lay workers.
Gail’s Book
The Essential Guide to Family Ministry
A comprehensive foundation for those working in the increasingly complex and diverse area of ministry with families, Family Ministry presents an overview of contemporary family life, sets out the principles that underpin this work and offers strategic and practical approaches to working with families.
An essential read for all who are involved in this field and passionate about seeing God’s kingdom come in families, churches and communities.
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