UCAN recordings

This page contains audio recordings from UCAN conferences which speakers have allowed us to include in the public domain. These are in MP3 format. UCAN members have access to a members-only UCAN resources page which includes further recordings (including workshops), presentation slides and back-up resources.

In each case click on the right arrow to play the recording.

Working partnerships and the 'DiSC'iples

Cutting Edge 2013 residential conference
Claire Pedrick, Managing Director of www.3DCoaching.com, explains how the 'DiSC' communication profile helps us understand how Administrators can work alongside our Senior Ministers. UCAN members can log in to see the slides and a range of other supporting material on the 'UCAN resources' page. David Moss introduces the session.

Creative conversations - real play

Cutting Edge 2013 residential conference
Claire Pedrick, in her second session, describes how to use conversations in a way that enables communication rather than blocks it. Note that the live demonstration has been edited out by request. UCAN members can log in to see the slides and a range of other supporting material on the 'UCAN resources' page.

Communicating vision, engaging community 1

Cutting Edge 2013 residential conference
Mark Greene, Director of the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity, provides biblical foundation for community communication and offers a simple strategic framework to help us communicate vision in our churches. UCAN members can log in to see the complete slide presentation on the 'UCAN resources' page. Julian Mander introduces the session.

Communicating vision, engaging community 2

Cutting Edge 2013 residential conference
Mark Greene continues his input on the communication of vision from a leadership to a church's membership. UCAN members can log in to see the complete set of slides on the 'UCAN resources' page.

The life and work of a senior administrator

Cutting Edge 2013 residential conference
David Bracewell, formerly Rector of St Saviour's Church in the centre of Guildford, shares biblical principles and personal experience in maintaining ones discipleship while working for a church.

Financial uncertainty - what does it mean for your church?

Cutting Edge 2012 day conference
John Preston, National Stewardship and Resources Officer for the Church of England, helps us understand the implications of the current financial climate for income, expenditure and resources, and explores the impact of the crisis on church members and the mission and ministry opportunities created by it. David Moss introduces the session.

Wise stewardship to navigate the crisis

Cutting Edge 2012 day conference
John Preston, in this second session, explores what churches might do to steer their way through the next few years with guidance on budget management, contingency planning, effective communication and encouraging giving.

Too much information?

Cutting Edge 2011 residential conference
Andrew Graystone, Director of the Church and Media Network, gives a beginner's guide to the challenges and opportunities of communication in the digital environment. Peter Brierley introduces the session.

Motivating and managing a team of voluneers

Cutting Edge 2011 residential conference
Phil George, Operational Director of New Wine, explains how to help staff work well and achieve much. Mark Parsons introduces the session.

The St Michael le Belfrey Parish Assistants Scheme

Cutting Edge 2011 residential conference
Mark Rance, Head of Operations at the church, introduces the scheme and introduces two of its members. UCAN members (only) can access the presentation slides and pack on the UCAN resources page.

The unjust steward

Cutting Edge 2011 residential conference
Andrew Dow explains Jesus' parable and relates it to the work of a senior Church Administrator. John Truscott introduces the session.

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