more than a gap year.

The New Wine Discipleship Year: an exciting year of discovery and adventure for 18-24 year olds, with a

placement in the heart of Hereford Diocese.

STARTING SEPTEMBER 2019Apply online at:

www.hereford.anglican.org/discipleship-yearEmail: david.morris@hereford.anglican.org

Discipleship Year

THE COMMUNICATIONS TEAM

Digital evangelism and outreach is at the heart of the communications and engagement strategy at the diocese. You will have the opportunity to use your existing digital skills to share the Good News. The small team produces short films for the social channels – we are on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You will learn how to update our website and contribute to increasing and improving its content. We also produce a diocesan magazine, Inspire and an e-Bulletin and you will be encouraged to contribute written materials for these.

We support parishes to become more skilled in their use of social media to improve the impact of their communication with their communities. We are aware that the churches in the diocese have a lack of younger people, therefore we want to expand our methods of communicating with the under 35 year olds and believe this will necessitate the need to be more innovative and creative. This is likely to involve working with the schools in the diocese through our education team.

THE PLACEMENT

Your placement with us will run from September to July. We are keen for you to develop you gifts and talents, and to discover new ones! We’d be looking for you to commit to 20-25 hours a week with the Communications team.

In addition, you will have the opportunity to spend time with some of the other diocesan teams working in mission, social action and education.

Our Communications Director, Sarah Whitelock, will be your main supervisor, working under the guidance of our Diocesan Secretary, Sam Pratley.

Focus on Digital Evangelism with Hereford Diocese.

We are thrilled to be offering an opportunity for someone to take part in the New Wine Discipleship Year with us at Hereford Diocese.

The year is an opportunity to discover more about your faith, to build you foundations as a follower of Jesus and to equip you better to share the good news face to face and through your creative talents online and on social media.

The placement involves working on digital evangelism and discipleship production projects as part of the Hereford Diocese Communications team.

Discipleship Year Focus on Digital Evangelism with Hereford Diocese.

You will join with others at Trinity Cheltenham for one day per week of teaching, training and equipping from some fantastic speakers and leaders. This training includes modules on Jesus, the Bible, the Kingdom of God, mission and evangelism, leadership and character development. There are also live stream lectures for the St Mellitus Level 1 BA course I Theology. This includes a couple of assignments during the year.

We can provide expenses to cover your travel.

WHO IS IT FOR?

The Discipleship Year is for those aged 18-24, and is for dynamic, committed and teachable young adults who are looking to grow as committed disciples and serve Jesus and his Kingdom.

You do NOT need any prior experience or qualifications – people come to New Wine Discipleship Year at a wide range of different levels of education and experience – just as you are! What we are really looking for is people who are passionate about Jesus Christ and His Kingdom.

COSTS

The student fee for the year with Hereford Diocese (with teaching at Holy Trinity Cheltenham) is £1,000 and it includes:

• Placement with Hereford Diocese 20-25 hours a week.

• One day a week teaching at the Cheltenham Hub (including resources and materials)

• Two New Wine Discipleship Year retreats• Opportunity to go on a New Wine Summer

Mission (optional, and with an extra cost)• Opportunity to be a part of the team at the

New Wine Summer Conferences (limited places)

Hereford Diocese will contribute £500 towards the cost of your placement as part of our commitment to seeing you grow in your faith and personal commitment.

ACCOMMODATION

We hope to be able to offer accommodation with a host family to reduce living costs. Some people find their own accommodation and pay for their general living expenses by working part time. We are happy to chat about the options with you.

WHAT ELSE IS INVOLVED?

APPLY HERE(FOR SEPTEMBER 2019)

First Name: Last Name:

Email: Date of Birth:

Why would you like to do the New Wine Discipleship Year?

Have you got any questions?

You can submit your application online at: www.hereford.anglican.org/discipleship-year

Application deadline: 31st August

For more information, or to ask any questions, please contact:

David Morris – Programme Manager Phone: 01432 373313 mobile: 07896 933212 Email: david.morris@hereford.anglican.org

If the opportunity to help to change and shape how the diocese reaches out to both Christians and non-Christians, as well as developing your own spiritual walk, appeals to you then please fill in the form below. Completing the form does not commit you to anything formally, it is an expression of interest. Once we receive this, we will contact you to further explore this opportunity with you.