Uncategorised

Resources

  • Leadership Resources

    We're passionate about developing great leaders, here you'll find everything from theological studies from our theology forum, to hints and tips for hosting a vision Sunday.

    Access Resources

  • Church Management Resources

    A healthy Church is a well managed Church, you can find everything you need online but can you trust the information and is it relevant to your context? We've put together a range of Church specific resources to help you manage your Church well.

    Access Resources

  • Ministry Resources

    It's great to be able to draw from the wisdom and creativity of others, so we've created a ministry resource space to share content from across the network. From preaching series, small group resources or materials for kids and youth work we've got a little bit of everything available for you to pick up and use.

    Access Resources

Click here to view all Resources

Check out our resource area terms & conditions

Recently added

See all resources

Read more …Resources Intro

Terms of use for information available on groundlevel.org.uk

Permitted Use 

The information available and documents may only be used in the following circumstances: 

  1. To use the document templates for information or personal and/or church use.
  2. To copy, modify, adapt, merge, translate, disassemble or create a new works based upon the whole or any part of the documents.
  3. These documents may only be reproduced by church leaders in order to train volunteers and staff from their own churches.

Exemptions and Restrictions 

The permitted use is subject to the following exemptions and restrictions: 

2.1. You will not sell any of the documents to third parties. 

2.2. You will not distribute any of the templates, information or other items contained in the documents to third parties free of charge. (If other churches would like to use the documents, please refer them back to the website where they may download their own copy or make a document request). 

Ownership 

Ground Level shall at all times retain ownership of the documents save for any new documents that are created and completed within the permission granted in 1.2. Except where ownership belongs to another party.. 

Changes to the website 

We reserve the right to change the website; the documents and these terms and conditions at any time. You will be bound by any changes to the terms and conditions from the first time you use the website following the changes. 

Law and Jurisdiction 

These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales, any dispute relating to these terms and conditions will fall within these jurisdictions. 

Disclaimer 

This disclaimer is part of these terms and conditions. 

The information provided by ‘Ground Level’ on ‘groundlevel.org.uk’ website is not a substitute for professional advice and is produced for general informational and training purposes only. All information provided on the website is provided in good faith however we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability or completeness of any information on the website or on the websites that you are able to link to through this site. The insertion of any links does not necessarily insinuate an endorsement or a recommendation of the views stated within them. 

Accordingly, before taking any actions based upon such information, we encourage you to consult with the appropriate professionals. We do not provide any kind of legal advice. The use or reliance of any information contained on this site is solely at your own risk. 

Under no circumstance shall we have any liability to you for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of the site or reliance on any information provided on the site. 

Ground Level takes reasonable steps to ensure that the information contained on this website is accurate and up to date. 

If you have any questions concerning the use of these document templates, forms or other items made available by Ground Level please do not hesitate to get in touch with us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Read more …Resource Area Terms & Conditions

Thank You

Your email has been verified. Once an administrator approves your account, you will be notified by email, and you can login to the site.

Read more …User Email Verification

Wellbeing

Ground Level recognise that Leadership well-being is vitally important so we've teamed up with some trusted counsellors and therapists who are able to support you in this area. This team are able to offer free assessments to those in the Network, advice and direction for those dealing with mental health challenges in their congregations and training for Leaders and Teams.

Services available

  • For Leaders

    Leaders can find themselves isolated with limited places to process challenges in their own lives or within the Church. 

    Counselling is a carefully arranged opportunity for people to talk confidentially through issues that are affecting their lives, with someone specifically trained to help. People seek counselling to support them and resolve emotional, psychological and relationship issues such as bereavement, anxiety, depression, marital problems and more.

    Through our wellbeing team, Ross & Lois can provide a free assessment of personal counselling support for network members, both single & couples

  • For Teams

    Training on wellbeing and mental health awareness is important in upskilling your teams to both care for themselves but also others, be that people they pastor, lead alongside or manage.

    Jo is able to provide a range of courses designed to equip you and your team to understand more about the intersection of sound theology and research based therapy. Aiming that all Christians feel confident that mental health, well-being and wholeness are all God’s original design and as spirit filled believers we have a powerful perspective to contribute to the mental health conversation.

    Training can be done in person or via a Zoom webinar and can be made accessible for small groups of leaders to larger groups of staff and volunteers.

    Read more about Jo's courses here

  • For Pastoral Situations

    Sometimes situations arise in Church life where you need some help and direction from a professional, especially when dealing with mental health issues within congregations. 

    Through our wellbeing team, Ross & Lois can provide advice and guidance for Leaders in how to respond in these situations.

To access any of these services please complete the contact form at the bottom of this page.

The team

We work with a range of Counsellors, Therapists and Trainers who we know and trust to support you.

  • Ross Hickman

    Ross is qualified in psychotherapy and counselling and registered with the
    Association of Christians in Counselling.

    He has a background in church and secular leadership and the training of leaders. His special interests include, couple counselling, porn addiction, supporting leaders and working with general faith issues. Ross is on the board of directors at New Dawn Counselling centre, a Christian agency in Nottingham where more information about his work can be found.

    Ross has been married to Lois for 41 years, together they enjoy walking and being with their baby granddaughter.

  • Jo Hargreaves

    Jo is a writer, speaker and trauma informed church leader. She is a BACP registered Psychotherapist with a Degree in Sociology, Level 2 and 4 in Counselling and a Level 5 qualification in Psychotherapeutic Counselling. She is soon to finish her Masters in Psychotherapy and Counselling and is hoping to continue her studies with a Phd.

    She is passionate about integrating theology and therapy and placing God right in the centre of our conversations on mental health and wholeness. 

    Much of Jo’s professional work is based around helping to create healthy leaders and emotionally intelligent cultures, which is why she created her PsychoEducation courses for leaders, teams and volunteers.

    Combining 15 years of experience in church leadership and her experience in communication and therapy, Jo is well placed to speak into leadership teams in both the faith based and secular arenas.

    Her first book ‘The Camouflaged Sacred’ is available on Amazon and her second book ‘Holy & Whole’ is in the publishing process ready to be released next year.

    Jo offers a range of training opportunities for Leaders and Leadership Teams, you can read about what Jo currently offers on the link below

    Courses

  • Lois Hickman

    Lois worked for several years in the NHS and now in private practice. She has experience in supporting church leaders, bereavement and common psychological difficulties such as anxiety and depression.

    Lois is qualified in psychotherapy and counselling and registered with the
    Association of Christians in Counselling.

    She has been married to Ross 41 years and together they enjoy walking and being with their baby granddaughter.

Get in touch

These services are fulfilled by external providers, while Ground Level is happy to recommend and refer to these services Ground Level doesn't endorse or take responsibility for them and makes no guarantee for the quality of the services delivered. Leaders and Churches should carry out their own diligence before engaging their services. Ground Level has no commercial interest or benefit relating to this recommendation. By providing your information on the contact form below you give Ground Level authority to pass your personal information onto the service providers mentioned above. Following the transfer of your data no record of your information will be retained by Ground Level in association with this service. The service provider will process your data in line with their own Privacy Policy, a copy of which is available upon request.

If you would like to access any of these services or for more information please complete the form below and one of the wellbeing team will get back to you.

All submissions are handled in the strictest confidence and will only be viewed by members of the wellbeing team.

Read more …Wellbeing

Coaching

Coaching is a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires leaders to maximise their personal and professional potential. The process of coaching often unlocks previously untapped sources of imagination, productivity and leadership.

We all have goals we want to reach, challenges we’re striving to overcome and times when we feel stuck. Partnering with a coach can change your life, leading you to greater personal and professional fulfilment.

Services available

  • For Leaders

    Leaders frequently face challenges around personal growth, clarity of thinking and decision making. The good news is we also know that there is a solution.

    We want to encourage you as a leader to invest in your leadership by inviting a trained coach and experienced leader to get you to the next part of the journey.

  • For Teams

    We know that leaders always want to develop their teams, but sometimes it's difficult to know how. 
    You can invite one of our coaches to work with your team so they can reach their full potential by building coaching skills in every team member.

Pricing & Availability

Ground Level are able to offer an initial 'taster session' at a cost of £30. Following this further sessions can be arranged directly with your chosen coach. Sessions can be booked using the link at the bottom of this page.

If you would like to explore training opportunities for your team please contact us for more information.

The team

Our Coaching team is made up of experienced Church Leaders who are qualified to upskill and coach you in your Leadership & Development. 

  • Joy Blundell

    Joy is a qualified Life and Executive Coach who loves to support both those in church leadership and those bringing kingdom advancing leadership to society through their workplace. As a visionary leader, team builder, inspirational speaker and church pastor, she has worked substantially across both public and third sectors and has pioneered and developed multiple transformative initiatives, projects and organisations that empower people to bring kingdom change to their world.

    Joy founded Acts Trust, a charity supporting local people to end poverty; formed GLX, a community of people with a call to advance the kingdom through their everyday work; and co-created Transform Lincoln, combining multiple networks across the city to bring spiritual, social and cultural renewal to the area.

    Joy's passion to empower individuals and teams who want to make a transformative impact; has informed her holistic coaching approach. This approach supports leaders to find their unique purpose and contribution to the world around them, lean into their values, set and achieve goals, overcome obstacles and build relationships that enable genuine flourishing and kingdom success. 

    Courses

  • Dave McKeown

    Dave has been in various leadership positions in church settings for over 25 years, including a multisite church. He holds a degree in Biblical theology and is a member of the International Coaching Federation.

    As a leader, Dave enjoys the challenge of continuous development. In 2021, he underwent training and became qualified as a coach, which was a life-changing experience for him. Since then, Dave has been privileged to use these skills to work with church and charity leaders worldwide. He offers one-to-one coaching and team training to help leaders think through big ideas and overcome challenges.

    Courses

Book a Taster Session

If you would like to access any of these services or for more information please complete the form below and one of the team will get back to you. 

It is impotant you familiarise your self with the Terms and Conditions before booking your Taster session.

Book your taster session

Read more …Coaching

Connections

Connections exist as our primary connecting point with leaders within the Network. Within our connections Pastors are proactively cared for, links to the network are maintained and developed - including connection with other arms of our eco-system, and Connection Leaders provide personal apostolic leadership into churches - facilitating growth and strengthening them.

  • North

    Led by Paul Bedford

    This connection oversee's churches from across the north of England. Occasionally the church leaders get together to share experiences and their wisdom and perhaps for a carvery. Paul also loves hitting the road visiting churches and church leaders to provide one to one support, care and wisdom.

  • Midlands

    led by Matt and Claire Bell

    This connection oversees churches from across the Midlands region.  Leaders from the churches meet together several times during the year – mainly to listen, pray, encourage and prophecy over one another often accompanied by cake!  From time to time we have wider meetings with input from a guest speaker as well as learning together what else is happening within Ground Level.

  • Humber to Wash

    Led by Pete Atkins

    The Humber to Wash Connection covers most of Lincolnshire and operates in four smaller sub regions for purposes of local support and relationship. We have termly days of prayer and fasting for the whole County with a hybrid in-person (in 4 centres connected by zoom) evening gathering. Many of us will also meet up at the monthly Leaders gatherings in Lincoln. The Connection is led by a team representing the four sub regions.

  • East

    Led by Phil Thorne, Darryl Mallet & Chris Jackson

    The East of England Connection oversees churches across Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Cambrideshire with a number looking at networking from there and beyond. Church leaders get together both in person and online providing friendship, support, best practice and prayer

  • South West

    Led by the Ground Level Team

    This Connection oversee's churches that are in the far south of the country, meeting annually for a leaders long lunch in Taunton. these churches also connect on an individual level with leaders from across the network.

  • Overseas

    Led by the Ground Level Team

    This connection is for our friends across the pond in Decatur USA and our two churches in Spain who are all part of the Ground Level family.

If you would like to visit one of our Ground Level churches then use our find a Church page to find the nearest church to you.

Read more …Connections

LEADERSHIP ENGINE

Have you a calling from God to lead in His church?
Have you the support and recognition from your church?
Then this course is for you. Whether a seasoned leader or just starting the journey of leadership

The Leadership Engine Training Year has run for SIX years and has trained and equipped over 160 leaders, many of whom are now in senior church leadership roles.  Our VISION is to see NEW & EXISTING leaders equipped & released to serve God & HIS Kingdom: Sound in their theology, Strong in their character, Secure in their gifting and Stepping into their missional purpose.

Mark Hopkins
Leadership Engine Team Leader

Each year will consist of

Launch Weekend

We love kicking off the course with our annual launch weekend, giving intentional time to get to know each other, introduce the course and start the first modules.

Six Further Course Modules

Spread over the year, three will be via teaching videos and a zoom tutorial, three will be a day of teaching on a Saturday (see course outline for all the details)

In Church Mentoring

A mentoring programme set up within your local church, ensuring every student on the full course gets the best out of the year and grows in their faith and their gifting

Home Study Activities

Optional extra study activities following on from the modules.

Suitability, Application & Cost

Year ONE is open to anyone in a leadership role or an aspiring leader within a church setting.  Year TWO is open to anyone in a senior leadership role in a church (leadership team, responsible for a ministry or department, etc) and we highly recommend you have either completed Year ONE or a similar level of theological training.  Year ONE and TWO will run concurrently (same dates, same locations)

Read more …Leadership Engine

More Articles …

  • © 2018 Ground Level Ministry Team Ltd
  • Ground Level Network is a trading style of Ground Level Ministry Team Ltd.

  • Registered Address: 22 Newland, Lincoln LN1 1XD

  • Company Number: 02425628
  • Registered Charity Number: 1001599
  • Website by WebWorks Design

  • Ground Level
    22 Newland
    Lincoln, LN1 1XD

  • This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.