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23-24 February 2022 - Westpoint, Exeter creonline.co.uk
Enjoy a warm welcome at Westpoint Tough times teach us the best lessons. It’s a constant theme in the Bible and these past two years have been tough indeed. Following the impact of Covid-19, our churches and communities will never be the same again. So special features, at this, the first CRE in the south west for seven years, will bring targeted resources and encouragement – to help you and your church survive and thrive. If you are a church leader, officer or member you will find a hall full of new ideas and solutions, presented by seasoned specialists.
Innovation. Inspiration. For the whole congregation.
Representatives of more than 100 organisations, who deal with issues facing local churches on a daily basis, will discuss your specific concerns about everything from AV equipment to VAT, clergy clothing to computers, parish magazines to musical instruments. A packed programme of 30 free seminars will cover live streaming, church weddings, effective fund-raising, schools work, safeguarding, leadership, mission, evangelism and much more.
It’s been a challenging time for us all. But our prayer is that, as we look back, we will see how a greater good has come from these difficult days and that thousands of churches, far from slackening their efforts, played a strategic role in bringing renewed hope and healing to their communities. We look forward to welcoming you at Westpoint.
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Meet the people behind the products A Access Insurance Action Planning Consultancy Ltd. Agapé UK All Saints Surveyors Ltd Alpha Furniture Andrew Silley Anthony J Smith API Communications Apple Office Aslan Christian Books Audio Visual Direct UK AWM
E Ebenezer Operation Exodus N Novum AV EMJ Architects Engineering Ministries International O OSCAR Every Day God Encounters OMF International Exeter Diocese - Church of England One Way UK Open Bible Trust F France Mission P Parish Magazine Printing Fullers Finer Furniture Parish Pump Priory Automotive G Good News for Everyone Good News Evangelistic Newspapers S Sat 7 Gopak Green Pastures SDHS B B&H Sound Growing the Rural Church Send a Cow Barnabas Fund SGA H Holy Socks Bible Education Service Siloam Christian Ministries Bible Society South West Agencies Network Blazing Grace iKnow Church St Andrews Bookshop I Bridge Books Exeter Interserve Star Advertising iSing Pop Story Keepers Israel Ministry of Tourism SWYM - South West Youth C Childrens Society Christian Friends of Israel Ministries Christians Aware J JBKS Architects Christians in Science T The Roy Hession Book Trust Christopher Dunphy Ecclesiastical K KCLCT Bookshop The Self Worth Partnership Heating Kingdom Coffee The Worship Zone Church Ecomiser Thirtyone:eight Church Edit Trinitas Church Insurance L Lee Abbey Counties Leprosy Mission U United Reformed Church Church Mission Society Life Events Diary CMCT Link to Hope College of St Barnabas Loveworld TV V Viscount Organs Wales CPL Architects Creation Ministries M MAF W WEC Creative Thoughts McCabe Travel CRE Jobs Board Mellor and Mottram Want to exhibit at Mission Africa CRE South West 2022? D Day One Moorlands College Contact Carol or James Distributed Sound and Video Motor Cycle Funerals (List correct at time of printing. New exhibitors added weekly)
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Nothing beats discussing it That new extension could revolutionise your ministry – and at CRE South West you’ll find church building specialists who will work directly with you on your long-term plans. You’ll also meet experts in day-to-day concerns like heating and seating, lecterns and lighting and, dare
we mention, dry rot and woodworm. Because CRE plugs a vital gap, introducing you to a range of church-based goods and services not found on the high street – and meeting the people behind the product makes all the difference. In our opinion, nothing beats it.
23-24 February 2022 Westpoint, Exeter
Exhibition Themes CHURCH GEN Z More than one in four young people said they felt unable to cope with life during the pandemic. Two in five 18 to 34-yearolds admitted to praying more while one in four visited an online church.* At this critical time, join us for input and encouragement from SWYM (South West Youth Ministries) offering new ideas for effective work with young people.
CHURCH DIGITAL Without good communications even your best-laid plans will falter and fail. This series of seminars, including key subjects like social media and live streaming, a vital part of church life during the pandemic, will help your church adapt and thrive in the digital age.
CHURCH RESILIENT Your church may be among the half (46 per cent) facing a decline in donations during the pandemic. So how do you respond positively to changing patterns of giving in your congregation? David Saint, of Action Planning, will draw on over 30 years’ experience (including three recessions!) helping churches raise substantial sums for capital projects. Alice O’Brien of Givt, will introduce a unique app that supports churches through giver-focussed giving, without payment terminals or expensive hardware.
CHURCH RURAL Lifestyle changes forced by the pandemic have given rural churches a renewed opportunity to be at the heart of their communities. Growing the Rural Church will be at CRE to help churches plan projects, apply for grants, work with local communities, get help with building maintenance, plan special events and make the most of church festivals.
MISSION ON THE MAP New opportunities in world mission will open up beyond the pandemic – and Mission on the Map, a focused area profiling mission-related opportunities, resources and advice, will help CRE visitors make the most of them. ‘We see the potential for amazing new opportunities that can make a significant difference to God’s kingdom, in the UK and around the world,’ said Mike Frith of OSCAR. Mission on the Map will feature organisations from SWAN (South West Agencies Network). (* Surveys conducted by Savanta ComRes and commissioned by YourNeighbour and Prince’s Trust 2021 Annual Survey)
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Exhibition Seminars What I wish they’d told me before I became a leader Rev Ian Coffey, Moorlands College
How your rural church can flourish Sarah Cracknell and team, Diocese of Exeter
Learn the art of story telling Bob Hartman, DC Cook
Called to mission? Take your first steps Mike Frith, OSCAR
How to encourage couples to get married in church Rt Revd Jackie Searle, Bishop of Crediton
Fundraising for Capital projects David Saint, Action Planning
Bring your church building to my surgery! Venerable Andrew Beane, Archdeacon of Exeter
On guard: creating a safer culture in your church Justin Humphreys, Thirtyone:eight
How to engage in schools after the pandemic Tim Funnell, SWYM and Rev James Grier, Diocese of Exeter
Bereavement and the pandemic: how churches can respond Canon Sandra Millar, Life Events
Learning from Jesus’ ‘preposterous parables’ Mike Penny, Open Bible Trust
Developing a digital ministry Chloe Axford, Diocese of Exeter
Improve your streamed services Tim Horton, B+H Sound
Sharing Jesus as a way of life Tim Moyler, Living and Telling from Agapé UK
For the full seminar list - creonline.co.uk/seminars
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How to get there
Westpoint is located just outside Exeter in the heart of the west country. Good communication links makes the venue accessible to a wide range of people. Visiting by car - Westpoint is just one mile from junction 30 of the M5, providing direct access from London, Birmingham, Bristol and Plymouth. Enter EX5 1DJ into your satnav. Parking is free. Visiting by public transport - Exeter is served by two mainline rail stations and a bus/coach station. Local buses and taxis are available to Westpoint.
Tickets
Save at least 50% on your ticket by booking in advance • The cost of entry is £4 when you register in advance - a saving of 50% on the day-of-admission price of £8 • Groups of 3 or more booking in advance will be charged the group rate of £3 each • Under 16s FREE • Your ticket is valid on both days
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