It has been an exciting time for Fresh Expressions over the past year in Southwark Diocese. We have seen a significant change in tempo in regard to them and we now have a good feel for how many fresh expressions of Church we have across the Diocese and some great initiatives to encourage more. When … Continue reading Fresh Expressions Update
Mission to and with the ‘Spiritual Not Religious’ a dialogical approach
Ian Mobsby talks about his new approach to those who see themselves as Spiritual Not Religious @southwarkCofE @freshexpression @CofEPioneering
The changing nature of Timperley Church
“We want them to meet Jesus!” This is not our vision statement, but it wouldn’t be a bad one for Timperley Church Redhill (TCR). From it’s genesis, this has been our driving force. Not to get people into “church” though that would be nice, but to create opportunities for people to meet Jesus, through His … Continue reading The changing nature of Timperley Church
Pioneering in Southwark
This is part of a paper delivered to the Bishop’s staff team in summer 2018 Pioneer Ministry in Southwark Diocese “See, I am doing a new thing!” Isaiah 43:19 “Pioneers are people called by God who are the first to see and creatively respond to the Holy Spirit’s initiatives with those outside the church; gathering … Continue reading Pioneering in Southwark
Sacred Space, Kingston
Andrea’s mission work in Kingston grew out of listening – both to God and to the prevailing culture of her surroundings. She was an elder in an independent, charismatic evangelical church, and felt called to be a leader – but she wasn’t sure what exactly God had in mind for her. A catalyst came in … Continue reading Sacred Space, Kingston
Japanese Congregation
I was born and grew up in Japan, a non-Christian country with a unique culture. Like any other ordinary Japanese person, I was neither a Buddhist nor a follower of Shinto. Japan is a country which is always a top ranker of global GDP and a member of G7. I was a part of the … Continue reading Japanese Congregation
