Tim Pike

President Havant Conservatives @havantcons. Volunteer with @scouts. Strategy and projects for @cofeportsmouth inc support to @jonathanhfrost

[Tim Pike @_timpike]

@MadsDavies And it makes a huge difference during an interregnum if you have people with that expertise. It can make such a difference if church wardens and others have the knowledge and skills to maintain momentum during vacancy.

[Tim Pike @_timpike]

@MadsDavies 1. Say it as it is. Otherwise the challenges will come out later in the process and people will withdraw. 2. Good pictures can say a lot, and so can real quotes from the congregation. 3. Be clear what is essential and what might be helpful in the new person.

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@MadsDavies I wouldn’t agree with that - my Diocese has one of the largest growth in children for 2025. Most children don’t start with Sunday - we’re using messy church, muddy, bubble, etc. And using our relationship with CofE schools more effectively. It can happen, but rarely by accident.

[Tim Pike @_timpike]

@GaryWaddington @MadsDavies @RDLaverty @jtheleast It’s been set up as a New Worshipping Community in an existing rural Parish.

[Tim Pike @_timpike]

@GaryWaddington @MadsDavies @RDLaverty @jtheleast We have one Gary - Barn Church - and it’s going great. https://t.co/XvJmC058Ga

[Tim Pike @_timpike]

@WalkerMarcus And listing will add to the time, money and expertise required to look after a currently unlisted church building making it more likely they will end up not used for Christian worship

[Tim Pike @_timpike]

@OSacrumCorIesu I think we probably do know the factors - but some of the answers don’t make easy reading. You do need to look at all the numbers together, e.g. some of our numbers last year indicated growth was coming from existing people attending a bit more often.

[Tim Pike @_timpike]

Great @ChurchTimes conference hosted by @MadsDavies with fascinating speakers all of whom had insightful experience what they had seen locally, and how they had responded. Lots of food for thought for @CofEPortsmouth

[Fr Angela Rayner SMMS @OSacrumCorIesu]

Controversial(?) list from David Goodhew at @ChurchTimes “Springtime for the C of E: where are we seeing growth?” conference.

“Is it springtime in the C of E? Yes, in quite a few places; others not so much. But churches can still grow in the chill winds of secular Britain.”

[Tim Pike @_timpike]

@MadsDavies It is a lot of work - I’m working on a bid. But having good missional design, project plan, budget, outcomes, etc, that everyone shares multiplies the chances of success, and means you can celebrate when it happens. I would say looking at ways to grow the Kingdom is core work.

[Tim Pike @_timpike]

@MadsDavies I’m worried that I’m responsible for a large chunk of that increase! Hopefully no one has access to my MyWaitrose card data to say how many I’ve eaten over a year.

[Tim Pike @_timpike]

@DrDavidPrice @MadsDavies I’m going David. Let me know if you are and I’ll see you on the train!

[Tim Pike @_timpike]

@MadsDavies @MadsDavies I could give you other similar examples - but if the Statements of Need and Significance are robust and take account of policies then the DAC and others are much more likely to give a quick and positive recommendation - and the Parish can move forward how they wish

[Tim Pike @_timpike]

@Thedustdolly @HavantBorough @hantsconnect @HavantPolice It’s a @HantsPolice matter. Although their online form doesn’t seem to be working. Police can prosecute - offence warrants up to £1,000 fine. https://t.co/Jwg9BGCg4y

[Tim Pike @_timpike]

@john_cope Quite right John - was in the DfE when skills went to the Department for Innovation universities and skills. It didn’t work at all and made 14-19 routes more complex

[Tim Pike @_timpike]

@MadsDavies @thevicarswife @WalkerMarcus As a “SMMIB-funded” person, we’re already achieving rapid progress in @CofEPortsmouth helping Parishes accelerate their mission plans. Come and see what we’re doing - across all traditions, in all corners of the Diocese

[Tim Pike @_timpike]

@matthew_barber That’s a really good summary I concur with Matthew - a big unitary delivering statutory services (mostly specified by government / legislation anyway) and Parishes doing the non-statutory things that add local value. It’s the way to go in most places.

[Tim Pike @_timpike]

@DrAlexFord Looks like wall barley. It’s really quick growing so can spring up within weeks, even if it’s been sprayed off. It’s not resistant but it’s certainly persistent!

[Tim Pike @_timpike]

It’s no wonder the government have decided to ditch blocking District Councils. @HavantBorough should ditch this plan now, save the money and let the new Unitary Council write something coherent. @Conservatives @AlanMakMP @kevinhollinrake

[Tim Pike @_timpike]

Labour government: Build,baby,build. Labour council: it’s a bit difficult, we can only manage 52% of the allocation (and eight of the sites allocated already have planning permission). It’s not even an attempt at making a compliant local plan - and gives no hope to young people.

[Havant Borough Council @HavantBorough]

Want to help us shape the future of Havant borough? Do you have ideas or concerns about our environment, housing or town centres?

Now is your chance to comment on the Draft Building a Better Future Plan for the development of the Borough of Havant: https://t.co/jkJK7JRAhP

[Tim Pike @_timpike]

@DrDavidPrice And some fabulous new music and hymn words David - well new to me!