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Lay Minister (Discipleship), St Bart's, Toowoomba

Amy Norman

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Amy Norman is a Lay Minister (Discipleship) at St Bart’s, Toowoomba. She has a BE (Civil) (Hons) from UQ and is currently completing a Grad.Dip.Div, with special interests in children’s ministry, evangelism and discipleship.

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Some of the innovative and industrious St Bart's, Toowoomba team in April 2021 (L-R) Suzie Ross, The Rev'd Michael Calder, The Rev'd Adam Lowe, Bettrys Lowe, Jo Chan Smith, Peter Dutton and Amy Norman
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Making and maturing disciples of Jesus

“Personal touches and intentional follow up are really important at St Bart’s. We are a community and go through the valleys and peaks of life together. Instead of making assumptions that people are too busy to come to church, small groups or other ministry activities, we follow up to make sure that people are okay and if someone is sick or a loved one has passed away, we help care for them,” says the team from Resource Church St Bart’s, Toowoomba, while offering helpful ideas and resources for other churches to adapt and use

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Reading the Bible in 2021

“Whether your Bible is well worn or you are unsure where to begin, here are five resources that are accessible to read (or listen to) for all ages to begin and continue reading the Bible this year,” says Amy Norman from Resource Church St Bart’s, Toowoomba

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How to run an effective and engaging Sunday children’s ministry

“The effectiveness of St Bart’s Sunday children’s ministry largely relies upon an intentional approach to teaching the Bible, so children of all ages can read, understand and grow in their love of God,” say Children’s Ministers Bettrys Lowe and Amy Norman from Resource Church St Bart’s, Toowoomba, who also offer resources for interested churches and ‘Top 10 tips’