Theo Sheridan-Watts

Joy to get to work alongside the most remarkable small groups right across the region. Motivated by a love for their neighbour and committed to their communities they're a hidden glue and supporting them is what we do @WellspringsT

@2D0XPS Can you share a good intro article/guide to how this used to be and what different traditions did?

Evangelicals are probably worse affected by this. For instance, you seem to get either slightly confused evangelicals wearing cassock-albs whilst denying their ministry is sacerdotal or they reject vestments altogether.

@thomasforth I don't see you often talk about Sheffield a lot in your comparisons. Why is that? Is the data not good enough to see the impact of the tram or has the impact not been what you expected it would be?

Answers to the nine most common questions I get about the (now delayed) Leeds tram. tomforth.co.uk/tramquestions/

Saving our churches is saving something fundamental about Britain itself, the Britain that still believes in fairness, hospitality and humour. The Britain that knows how to queue politely, laugh at itself and show up when someone needs help. The Britain that looks after one another quietly and without applause…We need to see these churches not as burdens but as gifts; as the infrastructure of kindness. #greatexpectationsforchurches

@MadsDavies @OSacrumCorIesu Is this per person? Or per congregation?

@OSacrumCorIesu I'm not sure, to be honest. There's been a 30% decrease in regular givers in a decade. Average weekly giving is £16.90. In case helpful!

Adrian Greenwood (Southwark) recalls that in the 1980s a target was set for C of E worshippers to give 5% of their net income to Church and 5% to other charitable causes. "Can we go back to reemphasising this as a target which we can achieve?"

A week left to apply!

@Samfr How on earth do you have the headspace/energy to do this after your marathon election coverage?

OLYMPICS PREVIEW THREAD - DAY ONE Before the opening ceremony begins - here are all the things to look out for on day one. Starting with four GB medal chances...

.@leedssanctuary are hiring an Interim Team Leader (fixed term contract), as well as an Operations Manager (permanent). Visit their website for more information and the application pack: leedssanctuary.org.uk/jobs

@hodgehillvicar Surely it depends what a) we mean by powerful b) what said leader does with their power? Some of the most problematic leaders I've experienced were those who either pretended that they didn't have power or failed to use their power well

@BrephosUK This is an interesting perspective Dave. Do you think that we should expect a greater consensus in political opinion amongst discerning Christians? Is this true generally in life or specific to the political sphere? Would you expecting Christians to largely vote the same way?

Some Christians seem positively glowing about the fact that we're all contradicting each other in the voting booth tomorrow but doesn't it show something deeply wrong? And doesn't it bear poor witness to the Living God?

@mroller98 Yeah good point, remember couple of expensive overs against Pakistan in warm ups (though also Babar wicket) and obviously judging against v high standards,

@theosheridan Was v good in PP vs Aus (1 for 12 in 2) but more expensive in last two

South Africa's Powerplay aggregates: Four group games: 106 for 11 (24 overs) First two S8 games: 127 for 1 (12 overs)

Here’s the absolute highlight: an astonishing 60 seconds from @ESOldfield. It is THE mini-sermon our culture needs.

@frjonathanbish @liambeadle @MissalModernist Agreed on the difference between displaying his glory and showing his love. But could you make a case from Matthew 6. We look at the birds of the air and see God's sustaining love and remember his Fatherly sustaining love for us. Though I'm not sure that's what they're saying

@churchurbanfund @BishopRobW This is great @BishopRobW 👏

CUF CEO @BishopRobW shares why tackling injustice is key to church growth: 'Strategies about church growth and revitalisation are becoming more shaped by honest, local conversations. This means asking: What kind of church do we need to be in this place?' buff.ly/3wh1uPA

We're recruiting!! - Closing 10th May 2 roles - Chief Officer (28 hours) and Finance & Operations Manager (14 hours). Details for both roles and info on how to apply can be downloaded from here. Closing date 10th May 2024 at 9.00am wellspringstogether.org.uk/resources/were…

And if you fancy joining the journey we've advertising for two new roles. New Chief Officer and a Finance & Operations Manager to help take WT to the next level wellspringstogether.org.uk/resources/were…

I remember realising while doing some impact reports a year ago that almost all of of the things I thought Wellsprings did well/made a difference were down to the team rather than me and I think as a leader that feels about right. Looking forward to watching and cheering on!

It feels very weird that this week is my last one at @WellspringsT as I move on . We talk a lot about "transforming communities" but as ever in reality its more that communities change and shape you. Working alongside the most remarkable churches, faith and community groups