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“The Diocese of Sheffield is called to grow a sustainable network of Christ-like, lively and diverse

Christian communities in every place which are effective in making disciples and in seeking to

transform our society and God’s world.”

LIVING AS DISCIPLES IN THE WORLD

The Very Revd Dr David IsonDean of St Paul’s Cathedral,

London

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Theological Roots

1. We’re saved in and through God’s world

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2. Live as signs of the kingdom of God

Theological Roots

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Theological Roots

3. Bring the brokenness of the world to God

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Theological Roots

4. The Church are the priests for the world

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Theological roots

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WORLD

PRIESTS

LAITY/CHRISTENDOM

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Theological roots

How does the Gospel impact on….?

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Public Square

• ‘Encounter transforming presence of God’

• Where people gather and communicate…

• Public discipleship

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Public Square: business

• SOME: Big and Little Business

• ‘It’s OK to be out as a person of faith’

• ‘Be there - a bee that pollinates ideas’

• Share good projects and find your own

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Public Square: business

• MOST work, many are paid

• Be an honest worker / do an honest job?

• Value the undervalued

• Take work seriously - in church

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Public Square: business

• ALL engage in business and commerce

• Discipleship of the wallet

• Choices, choices and the Gospel

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Public Square: politics

• Keep politics in to religion

• How we manage power: the life of our communities

• Our political power - as disciples of Christ

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Public Square: politics

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Public Square: politics

• SOME are involved in Politics

• Cost and support: Occupy

• Don’t buy the stereotypes

• Will you come with me?

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Public Square: politics

• MOST are political and campaigning

• Partnership and joining the dots

• What do you do? What could you do?

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Public Square: politics

• ALL shape community - by gospel values?

• Be informed, confront injustice

• ‘Here I am, send me’

• Disciples provoke questions & responses

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Living as disciples in the world

• We’re saved in and through God’s world

• Trailers for the kingdom….

• Bring to God the world’s brokenness

• We’re all priests for the world

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Living as disciples in the world

• What do people think a disciple of Jesus is like when they look at us?

• How do we work with God to bring healing and good news to the world?

• Who are the poor in our community?

• How is our Church good news for people outside it?

………………..Bread and water with exercise…………………