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Multiply 2022 Conversations: A conversation on lay planting

Bernice Hardie is the leader of WAVE Church in North London, a mixed ability church group where individuals with and without learning disabilities come together to worship. At Multiply 2022, she joined John McGinley, executive director of Myriad, for a conversation on her experiences of lay planting and the ways in which Myriad is supporting the needs of lay planters, learning through the insights of leaders like Bernice.

By Bernice Hardie and John McGinleyJune 2022

Presented by The Gregory Centre for Church Multiplication

If you’ve been inspired by Bernice’s story and want to see more inclusive spaces and activities established in your community, you may be interested in ‘Wave in a Box’ from Wave for Change, the community Bernice helped co-found.

‘Wave in a Box’ is a culmination of resources, guidance and top tips that Wave for Change has collected since 2009 to encourage others to create mixed-ability initiatives in their communities. It provides:

  • Personal advice from the leader of an existing WAVE group
  • A mixed-ability team to support you as you plan and hold an event
  • Access to Wave in a Box resources with a range of tips, ideas, printable and video resources
  • You become part of the Wavemaker Forum to share learning and encourage each other
  • Research and learning from the team analysing the impact WAVE groups are having

To find out more, head to the Wave for Change website, or watch the video below.

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