What is Discovery?
The basics of the process and the resources that come with it.
Discovery is a facilitated process from Tearfund designed to help your church discover its community and become a transforming influence within it. Written by skilled and experienced practitioners Discovery will help your church build on strengths and aspirations and put plans into action.
Want to know what impact the process has had on others? Watch a film showing the experience of two churches
Discovery will help your church to:
- make a difference in your community, transforming lives and offering purpose and hope
- reflect on what the Bible says about meeting the needs of the poorest and most vulnerable people
- build confidence as a team, discover new skills and share experiences.
Discovery resource pack
Discovery offers a complete toolkit for engaging, interactivesessions in six stages. Everything you need to run each session isincluded in the pack, including a CD-ROM, facilitator's guide andpostcard toolkits. Plus: - biblical reflection on reaching out to vulnerable people
- inspirational activities to discover the potential of your community
- tools to help you discover and understand your community's needs
- ideas to help your group organise and run a project
- advice on how to plan an event or programme.
Facilitator training
Tearfund suggests sending at least two people on a two-day trainingcourse. Once trained, they will then be fully equipped to run thesix-stage Discovery sessions. A Discovery co-ordinator from Tearfundcan provide ongoing support and advice..
The cost of training is £90 for the first delegate and £50 for eachadditional delegate. Training is over two days and includes a Discoverypack, lunch and refreshments.
Once your church group has completed the training they will beconfident and skilled to put what they've learnt into action. The packis bursting with ideas on how to run projects and events inspired bythe course.
Want to know more about Discovery training?
To find out about a training session near you please email discovery@tearfund.org or phone 0845 521 0021.