18th & 19th September 2012
Do you seem to get bogged down when you most need to break new ground, work out a new plan or solve a problem? Do you find it difficult to break out of your normal patterns of thinking when you need a new vision or a different approach?
These are common problems and the solution is to develop the flexibility to think differently at will and stimulate creativity.
Peter had the same problem when he made God take three attempts to get him to understand the roof top vision. Peter’s thinking was trapped in the habitual; it was not flexible enough to grasp what God was saying. So embedded was Peter’s think he even contracicted God saying “Not so Lord!”
Jesus’ challenge to the disciples to feed the 5000 was so far outside the their mind set that they could only think in ordinary terms and effectively said to the Son of God “Do you know what you are doing? What you’re asking is impossible.”
Developing Your God-designed Creativity
Core to God’s character is creativity and, being made in his image, creativity is one of your inherent capabilities. However, we all tend to think down well trodden and habitual paths and our creativity seldom functions as was first intended.
Like Peter and the disciples, we each have fixed perspectives and think in set ways. That often makes responding to God difficult. It always limits our ability to see the way forward and use our God given creativity to the full.
It is possible to develop skills that will enable you to gain new perspectives and stimulate your God-designed creativity, so that you can develop vision and devise solutions. You can do this in a way that allows God to inspire and direct you.
Inspiring Shared Vision and Creative Outcomes
In this two day, highly engaging and interactive workshop you will increase your understanding of creativity and how to solve problems, generate new ideas and develop strategic vision. You will learn to use a tool kit that will enable you to both be more effective in your work and ministry and to facilitate this for your team.
As a result of attending this seminar you will:
- Consider the God centred nature of creativity and understand the various factors which both inhibit and facilitate creative thinking.
- Discover strategies that will enable you to broaden your perspectives, providing the space and potential for thinking differently.
- Explore creative approaches so that you can develop vision, new strategies, solve problems and devise solutions in a Christian context.
- Learn how to collaboratively use creative thinking models and techniques to enable your team to be more effective.
- Practice applying these creative processes to your real life situations.
Who will Benefit from this Seminar
This seminar is designed to be of benefit to:
- Ministry leaders in church and mission.
- Leaders and managers in mission and other Christian Organistaions.
- Individuals engaged in Christian ministry and mission.
Seminar Leader
The seminar is led by Colin Buckland, who, with his wife Lorna, is a founder and leader of Claybury International. Colin is a Baptist Minister who worked as a pastor for 22 years, of which he spent 13 years pastoring a church in inner city London.
For over 30 years Colin and Lorna have personally been working with leaders in church and mission, both in the UK and around the world, helping them to regain their creativity and develop vision and solutions to difficult or recurrent problems.. Colin is a co-author of “Culture Craft” which reflects on the nature of Christ-centred servant leadership, modelled on Jesus, as it impacts the culture and practice of Christian organisations.
Book Your Place Now
The “Inspiring Shared Vision and Creative Outcomes” seminar is held at Claybury International’s headquarters in Baldock, Hertfordshire. If you need it, some accommodation is available on site at very modest prices. We are very easy to get to by car and train, so traveling in is viable for many.
You will find the seminar details below but you can book your place by emailing admin@claybury.com or calling us on +44 (0)1462 600143.
You can download the seminar brochure here and the seminar booking terms and conditions here. (The downloads may take a few seconds)
Seminar Details
Date: 18th & 19th September 2012
Venue: Claybury International, Kingsfield, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6AN UK
Seminar Costs:
£115 per person
The seminar fee includes lunch, refreshments, and seminar documentation. It does not include travel, accommodation or evening meals.
Payment for seminars and Kingsfield accommodation is required in advance and may be made via PayPal, Credit Card, cheque or invoice. However, please note, seminar places and Kingsfield accommodation will not be confirmed until full payment has been received.
Booking:
To book your place and Kingsfield accommodation please email Claybury at admin@claybury.com or call the seminar administrator on +44 (0)1462 600143.
Travel to Kingsfield:
Kingsfield is situated close to A1(M) Junction 9, 15 miles from M1 Junction 11 and 23 miles from M25 Junction 3. It is well situated for international travel being about 30 minutes drive from London Luton Airport, 45 minutes from Stansted and 75 minutes from Heathrow. Baldock station is within walking distance and is only 30 to 40 minutes from London Kings Cross.
Accommodation:
Over night accommodation, including continental breakfast, is available at Kingsfield; however the number of places available is limited. Rooms are not en-suite.
Shared room: £37.50
One person per room: £47.50
Local Hotels:
There are a number of reasonably priced hotels and inns within walking distance of Kingsfield and hotel chains within easy driving distance. Please ask for details.
Evening Meals: There are a number of restaurants and inns in Baldock and Letchworth Garden City within walking distance of Kingsfield. Also a very reasonably priced evening hot food option is available at Kingsfield. Please ask for details.
VAT:
Claybury International is not registered for VAT and so VAT is not charged on quoted prices.
