12th National Conference on the Deanery

The theme for the 2010 conference is  

We've got Deaneries - let's make them work for us!

The discussions will form a report for Bishops, and others involved in strategic planning advising on an effective role for the Deaneries in the future Whether you are new and just starting out at this Deanery thing or an experienced hand, this conference is an opportunity to learn from and share experiences, explore future possibilities and build confidence to realise the potential of the Deanery.

Who should attend the conference

Whether you are new and just starting out at this Deanery thing or an experienced hand, this conference is an opportunity to learn from and share experiences, explore future possibilities and build confidence to realise the potential of the Deanery.

The Venue - The Hayes Conference Centre

The Hayes is situated in the Amber Valley in the heart of picturesque Derbyshire just 5 miles from Junction 28 of the M1. The Hayes has brought on stream new delegate accommodation over recent years offering a high standard of modern en-suite accommodation. 

For the 2010 conference we will be using the new state of the art Derbyshire conference suite at the Conference Centre. 

The Cost

£ 245   The Lakeside Centre
£ 266   Alan Booth Centre
£ 219   2nd person sharing

The majority of the accommodation is in The Lakeside Centre and are double bedded rooms. The Alan Booth Centre are Twin bedded rooms.

All accommodation is for single occupancy, however rooms can be shared. The cost for the 2nd person sharing is £219.

The conferences are generally oversubscribed, so please return the booking slip as soon as possible and certainly before 1st August, 2010.

Reserve your place online now or 

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Speakers will include:

Rt. Revd Nick Baines
Bishop of Croydon

Nick will open the conference. His wide experience includes city, town, UPA, and rural. He is also the Bishop for Diocesan Communicators and contributes regularly to Pause for Thought on Radio 2.

Martin Sealey
Principal Westcott House

Martin will address the issue of training for deanery development. His earlier ministry in East London served as a bridging point between the different communities and included establishing close relationships with the Muslim community

Jean Kerr
Canon Missioner, 
Rochester Diocese

Jean brings a range of experience including evangelism, Fresh Expressions and pioneer ministry. Her passion in life is helping ordinary people to discover the presence of God in their lives. Jean will lead the strand on Mission and Ministry.

Roger Morris
Archdeacon of Worcester

Roger is the youngest Archdeacon in the country. With extensive experience in Parish Development and Evangelism Roger will tackle the issues of Resourcing and Strategies for Deaneries.

Conference Reviewer

Alan Harpham
Chairman of the APM Group

Alan is focused on developing existing businesses and business start-ups, programme and project management and executive coaching for individuals and teams.

Conference Dinner Speaker

Ruth Gledhill
The Times Religious Correspondent