![Page 1: The Barnabas Principle Developing a generous ecclesiology The Rt. Revd. Dr. Steven Croft Bishop of Sheffield](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022072017/56649efe5503460f94c12cd0/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
The Barnabas PrincipleDeveloping a generous ecclesiology
The Rt. Revd. Dr. Steven CroftBishop of Sheffield
![Page 2: The Barnabas Principle Developing a generous ecclesiology The Rt. Revd. Dr. Steven Croft Bishop of Sheffield](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022072017/56649efe5503460f94c12cd0/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
SENDING BARNABASA GOOD MAN FULL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT AND FAITH
![Page 3: The Barnabas Principle Developing a generous ecclesiology The Rt. Revd. Dr. Steven Croft Bishop of Sheffield](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022072017/56649efe5503460f94c12cd0/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
HARD QUESTIONS ABOUT CHURCH
![Page 4: The Barnabas Principle Developing a generous ecclesiology The Rt. Revd. Dr. Steven Croft Bishop of Sheffield](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022072017/56649efe5503460f94c12cd0/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
A relationship with Jesus
• “If “church” is what happens when people encounter the Risen Jesus and commit themselves to sustaining and deepening that encounter in their encounter with each other, there is plenty of theological room for diversity of rhythm and style, so long as we have ways of identifying the same living Christ at the heart of every expression of Christian life in common”
Archbishop Rowan Williams
![Page 5: The Barnabas Principle Developing a generous ecclesiology The Rt. Revd. Dr. Steven Croft Bishop of Sheffield](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022072017/56649efe5503460f94c12cd0/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Mark 3.14
“And he appointed twelve, whom he also named apostles, to be with him and to be sent
out…..”
![Page 6: The Barnabas Principle Developing a generous ecclesiology The Rt. Revd. Dr. Steven Croft Bishop of Sheffield](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022072017/56649efe5503460f94c12cd0/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Up
InOut
Of
Worship
CommunityMission
Connexion
One
Holy
Apostolic
Catholic
![Page 7: The Barnabas Principle Developing a generous ecclesiology The Rt. Revd. Dr. Steven Croft Bishop of Sheffield](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022072017/56649efe5503460f94c12cd0/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Toblerone Church
UpUp
Up
Up
UpOut
OutOut
OutOut In
InIn
InIn
Of
Connected in space
Connected through time and eternity
![Page 8: The Barnabas Principle Developing a generous ecclesiology The Rt. Revd. Dr. Steven Croft Bishop of Sheffield](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022072017/56649efe5503460f94c12cd0/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
The Chicago Lambeth Quadrilateral
• Scripture• Baptism and the Eucharist• The Nicene and Apostles’ Creed• The threefold order of ministry
![Page 9: The Barnabas Principle Developing a generous ecclesiology The Rt. Revd. Dr. Steven Croft Bishop of Sheffield](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022072017/56649efe5503460f94c12cd0/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
PewsOrdained ministersHymn booksPeopleA buildingA pulpitA printed bibleAn organA data projectorA font/baptistryCommunion vesselsA photocopierGuitarsThe risen Christ
SacramentsBishopsConnection and oversightAuthorised liturgyLay ministersSunday worshipCommitteesSmall groupsCoffeeFoodA choirRobesMission to the wider
community Notices
![Page 10: The Barnabas Principle Developing a generous ecclesiology The Rt. Revd. Dr. Steven Croft Bishop of Sheffield](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022072017/56649efe5503460f94c12cd0/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
The Map and the Compass
A Christ Like Church
![Page 11: The Barnabas Principle Developing a generous ecclesiology The Rt. Revd. Dr. Steven Croft Bishop of Sheffield](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022072017/56649efe5503460f94c12cd0/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
The Barnabas Principle:Developing a generous ecclesiology