News Archive
Launch at Storehouse
Friday, 11th May, 2012
If you are in or near Watford on Saturday the 19th May, between 3 and 5 pm, then come along to Storehouse. The Instant Apostle community will be gathering for a grand book signing and launch. Books include Building the Kingdom through Business by Bridget Adams and Manoj Raithatha. Storehouse, Watford’s independent centre providing resources for life, is very kindly hosting the event and providing canapés. It will be a great afternoon, and you can be part of it! Storehouse; 15-17 The Parade, Watford, UK, WD19 1LQ.
http://workplaceinspired.com/news/launch-at-storehouse/
Business Alpha in Watford
Tuesday, 20th March, 2012
Starting this week……
Beechen Grove Baptist Church in Watford (Corner of Clarendon Road and Beechen Grove Rd) will be hosting an early morning Alpha course. These classes will be held on Thursday mornings, beginning at 7:30 am, and concluding at 8:30 am – a continental breakfast will be served.
We are seeking to target those working in Watford and are seeking to find a time when attending such a course would be as unobtrusive as possible: so that people could “go to work” a little early, attend an Alpha course, and still be at work on time.
We will have a special introductory session on March 22, and on that day we will have Greg Downes, the director of the Centre for Missional Leadership in Watford, as our guest speaker. We would invite all who may be interested to come that morning without having to commit to attend the course. Come on March 22 and see if this course is of interest to you!
The Alpha course proper will begin on Thursday, March 29, and will conclude with a special celebration service at the church on May 27, which is Pentecost Sunday.
We would encourage anyone interested in exploring the Christian faith to take advantage of this opportunity. Also, maybe you, as a Christian, would like to bring along a friend whom you would like to have this introduction. All would be most welcome! (If possible, let us know if you are coming (tel. 01923 241858 or at jtkirk50@gmail.com so we can better plan for catering.)
http://workplaceinspired.com/news/business-alpha-in-watford/
Global Conversation on BAM
Friday, 9th March, 2012
The Lausanne movement has started a Global Conversation on Business as Mission. Check it out here (http://www.lausanne.org/en/blog/1769-called-to-work-business-as-mission.html). Click through to the article by our friend Mats Tunehag, and then through to Bridget’s response. Join in the conversation by posting your comments.
http://workplaceinspired.com/news/global-conversation-on-bam/
Sign up for the newsletter!
Wednesday, 7th March, 2012
If you are visiting the site, why not sign up for our newsletter? And check out the blog while you’re here…..
http://workplaceinspired.com/news/sign-up-for-the-newsletter/
Who’s afraid of the big bad wolf?
Tuesday, 7th February, 2012
Check out the latest blog entry!
http://workplaceinspired.com/news/who%e2%80%99s-afraid-of-the-big-bad-wolf-2/
…and on the telly!
Saturday, 7th January, 2012
Check out the programme 4thought.tv, broadcast 6th January, at 7.25 pm on Channel 4 in the UK, on their website.
http://workplaceinspired.com/news/and-on-the-telly/
In the Church Times…
Saturday, 31st December, 2011
WorkPlace Inspired in the press! A 2 page feature in the Church Times; read it here Church Times Dec 9th 2011. Also an article in the newsletter of the Evangelical Alliance’s South Asian Forum.
http://workplaceinspired.com/news/church-times-article/
Coaching Skills Course
Tuesday, 29th November, 2011
Coaching skills for every level of leadership. Questions, listening, promoting action skills and activation for immediate application on the job. An intensive course with Martin Flack. Martin is a certified coach trainer who has team-taught in the Bethel School of Ministry (BSSM) of Redding, CA, for the last four years. His teaching style is authentic, passionate and inspiring. Running end of August/beginning September, and will be held at CML on Watford’s High Street, WD17 1AA. Contact us for more details.
http://workplaceinspired.com/news/coaching-skills-for-business/
Meeting 5th November
Monday, 31st October, 2011
Check on our events page for full details of this one day workshop on Kingdom Business. World class speakers and a chance to network. Book now!
http://workplaceinspired.com/news/meeting-5th-november/
Events and Views
Thursday, 6th October, 2011
Event 5th November; RCCG Business Breakthrough supported by WorkPlace Inspired. Open meeting, all welcome. Details on events page. Also check out our blog for latest views…..
http://workplaceinspired.com/news/events-and-views/
Starting the new term!
Monday, 19th September, 2011
As summer ends we come into a new season. Check out new events and new blog postings. And keep checking for new and updated resources in our shop, many of which are free to download.
http://workplaceinspired.com/news/starting-the-new-term/
Check for Resources!
Friday, 1st July, 2011
Keep checking our shop for free downloadable resources. We are adding to these regularly. Also check out our blog for views from the coal face of Kingdom Business!
http://workplaceinspired.com/news/check-for-resources/
Transform your World
Friday, 1st July, 2011
A two-day conference in Watford with internationally recognised author and speaker Ed Silvoso who inspires thousands with his teaching on marketplace ministry. Other speakers include Brian Burton and Rick Heeren. Monday 18th- Tuesday 19th July, at The Wellspring Church Centre, Watford. £75 registration fee includes daytime refreshments and lunch. Contact Jill Robson for more information or to book your place: Tel. 07940 830535 Email jillrobson@gmail.com
http://workplaceinspired.com/news/transform-your-world/
New Trustee
Tuesday, 31st May, 2011
WorkPlace Inspired has a new trustee. Gavin Francis runs Worthstone, a quadruple bottom line business (if you don’t know what that is then please check out our downloadable resources on what is a Kingdom Business!). Our other trustees are Paul Wilson, Steve Mallison Jones and Bridget Adams.
http://workplaceinspired.com/news/new-trustee/
Keep Checking!
Wednesday, 23rd March, 2011
Don’t forget to keep checking the blog and the new free resources section of the shop!
http://workplaceinspired.com/news/keep-checking/
New Resources
Monday, 7th March, 2011
Check out the latest blog entry; a theological comment on the UK TV series Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day! Plus check out new free downloadable resources in our shop.
http://workplaceinspired.com/news/new-resources/
Blog alert!
Tuesday, 1st February, 2011
Our blog is regularly updated. Check out the latest post “commerce not conflict“.
http://workplaceinspired.com/news/blog-alert/
Happy New Year!
Thursday, 6th January, 2011
All of us at WPI wish you a happy new year. Our musings on the new year can be found in our latest blog entry. Hope in a cold climate says it all really! And our wish for 2011 comes from St Paul in Romans 15; “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
http://workplaceinspired.com/news/happy-new-year-2/
Lunchtime Carols 16th Dec
Saturday, 4th December, 2010
If you work in Watford then come and join us for our annual carol service in Beechen Grove Baptist Church. Better still, why not bring some of your work colleagues along. This is a genuinely non embarrassing way to introduce them to the joy of the real Christmas message!
http://workplaceinspired.com/news/watford-workplace-carols/
Not Ashamed!
Wednesday, 1st December, 2010
We are not ashamed to be Christians in the workplace and in business! Today is the launchof the national Not Ashamed campaign. See their website for details (www.notashamed.org.uk) and watch the press too.
http://workplaceinspired.com/news/not-ashamed-2/
3rd Anniversary of The Hub
Wednesday, 3rd November, 2010
The Hub has been celebrating 3 years of operating as a Kingdom Business Centre in Watford. Check out details of this fully serviced Christian office space on The Hub page on this website. Or come to visit us and find out how prayer,worship and running a business all work hand in hand for the glory of God!
http://workplaceinspired.com/news/3rd-anniversary-of-the-hub/
Breakfast, 23rd October
Monday, 4th October, 2010
For those of you in or near Watford, The Hub in conjunction Work Place Inspired is holding a Work Place Breakfast on Saturday 23rd October, 8.30am at Soul Survivor Watford (WD24 7GP, unit 7). You are invited to come and share with others the challenges and opportunities of being a Christian in the work place. Whether you own a business and want to think through how Christ can be glorified in and through your work or you are an employee trying to live out your faith in your particular industry there’ll be something here for you. This event includes continental breakfast and costs £5. More info on http://workplaceinspired.com/the-hub/work-place-breakfast/
http://workplaceinspired.com/news/breakfast-23rd-october/
Not Ashamed
Monday, 4th October, 2010
It can feel as if things that have happened over the past few years have tried to make us feel ashamed of being Christians in the workplace. We can be made to feel that we have to leave our faith at the door if we want to be acceptable. Some Christians have even lost their jobs through not doing that. Sometimes we don’t live up to the calling, but none the less we are not ashamed of being Christians in any context, including the workplace. If you want to join with others in being visible Christians in workplaces or wherever, then check out the ‘NOT ASHAMED’ initiative. Headed up by Christian Concern, it offers an opportunity for Christians across the UK to stand together to express confidence that Jesus Christ is good news not just for individuals or for the church but for our nation as a whole. http://www.notashamed.org.uk/
http://workplaceinspired.com/news/not-ashamed/
Transforming Capitalism
Monday, 27th September, 2010
Check out Peter Heslam’s new Grove booklet, Transforming Capitalism, available to buy or download at www.transformingbusiness.net . Subtitled Entrepreneurship and the Renewal of Thrift, it’s a good read.
http://workplaceinspired.com/news/transforming-capitalism/
Blog!
Monday, 6th September, 2010
Don’t forget to check the blog for new entries!
http://workplaceinspired.com/news/blog/
Guide for Christian Workplace Groups Available
Monday, 23rd August, 2010
http://workplaceinspired.com/news/guide-for-christian-workplace-groups-available/
Autumn 2010 meeting
Monday, 23rd August, 2010
2nd November 2010, 7 pm
As summer fades thoughts turn to autumn…and WPI is no exception! So far we have one evening meeting scheduled in this autumn. This will be a time when we can share the journey of living as a Christian in the workplace and in business. Journeying Together includes times of worship and prayer, times when we can make contacts (it can be a lonely world!), share thoughts, consider the impact of the Bible on how we do our work and hear each others stories. Please come ready to be heard!
http://workplaceinspired.com/news/autumn-2010-meetings/
Now Blogging!
Friday, 25th June, 2010
Keep checking our blog, which is regularly updated!
http://workplaceinspired.com/news/now-blogging/
Open lectures on Prayer 28th June.
Friday, 25th June, 2010
We’d just like to inform you of an event coming up on Monday 28th June.
On Monday, Watford School of Leadership are hosting a free open lecture on prayer, with Gordon and Rachel Hickson. Gordon is the associate pastor at St Aldates in Oxford.
Gordon and Rachel worked alongside Reinhard Bonnke and the Christ for All Nations team in Africa. In Zimbabwe she almost lost her life in a horrific car accident. This incident birthed in Rachel a desire to pray and to train others to realise the full potential of a praying church. After returning from Africa in 1990, Gordon and Rachel pastored a group of four churches in Hertfordshire and it was during this time that that they established Heartcry Ministries with the call to train and equip people to be released into effective prayer and intercession for their communities, cities and nations. heartcryforchange.com
Along with this, Rachel and Gordon work on many projects, one of which is a london prayer network which links churches trhoughout London LondonPrayer.net
Rachel is also the author of 4books: Supernatural Communication – The Privilege of Prayer, Supernatural Breakthrough – The Heartcry for Change, published by New Wine Ministries. Stepping Stones to Freedom and now Pathway of Peace
The lectures run all day from 9.30am till 4.30 pm, 4 lectures in total. If you’d only be able to attend for one lecture, this may be possible; please contact Stella Riggs at WSOL to book your place and if you want any more information. stella.riggs@wsol.org.uk
We hope one or two of you might be interested in this and once again, we hope you are able to make the most of the sun and you have a great weekend!
The Workplace Inspired Team
http://workplaceinspired.com/news/open-lectures-on-prayer-28th-june/
Jim Thwaites! Monday 14th June 2010
Friday, 4th June, 2010
Monday 14th June 2010, 7.30-9.30 pm.
An opportunity to hear Jim Thwaites in Watford. Thwaites is the author of ‘The Church Beyond the Congregation’ and ‘Renegotiating the Church Contract’ and “The Church that Works” and is a passionate advocate of living out the Christian life in the workplace.
Admission is free, but please email stella.riggs@wsol.org.uk to book your place. There is no parking at WSOL, so please use the public car parks. Jim is also holding lectures during the day as part of the college, which anyone is welcome to. Again, please contact stella.riggs@wsol.org.uk to book and for more information.
Main lecture theatre Watford School of Leadership, 3rd Floor, 26 The Parade,High Street Watford,Herts, WD17 1AA
http://workplaceinspired.com/news/jim-thwaites-monday-14th-june-2010/