As followers of Jesus, we have the amazing honour and privilege to be included together on God’s mission, “to bring all things in heaven and on earth together under one head, even Christ” (Ephesians 1 v 10). We have a calling to live a life that is larger than ourselves, a life that under God’s gracious providence will make an eternal difference.
Read MoreHospitality is often a much richer and more significant practice in countries from which international students come. Sadly, the cold British weather is often associated with a chilly reception felt by many arriving from overseas to the UK. How can Christians show them the hospitality of Jesus?
Read MoreO Holy Night has the lyrics, “The thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices!” Jesus has arrived and now Christians have hope. But what about our neighbours? How can we, as those who know the love of God, be a part of joining with Him as He breaks into a weary world? Sometimes, amidst the tinsel, preparation and family politics it’s difficult to know where to begin.
Read MoreChemnitz is a city with a fascinating history, but ore recently the city received new residents when the Weber family moved there in July 2023. In 2024 they invited anyone with a heart for God’s mission in the world generally, or Germany specifically, to come for a prayer weekend. Penny and James heard the call and were stirred by what they experience.
Read MoreWe couldn’t have imagined that Serbia would be our home (again) after nearly 16 years of living in England. Yet, God spoke clearly, and we were ready to follow His call no matter the cost. While all this was happening, Vlada and Sonja at Good News Church in Niš, Serbia, were praying for a couple to join their team.
Read MoreBesides being in a beautiful city with hot weather and fantastic food, I was re-envisioned that God is at work in a big way.
Read MoreUP School’s first intake of students hailed from all over the UK, as well as Germany and the USA, and September marked the first residential training weekend at The Church in Bassett Street, in London.
Read MoreHave you ever wondered what a difference it might make if we went TO the people, rather than expecting them to COME to us at Christmas? The Shine Your Light campaign is an encouragement for us to do just that and share the gospel out in the communities where we live.
Read MoreWhy do we struggle to care for the world that provides for much of our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being?…Much of Western society might view the bible as outdated and irrelevant, but it actually presents a God who loves the entirety of His creation and offers enduring guidance about how humans should relate to the natural world. Be convinced there is perspective-shifting, darkness-dispersing, despair-relieving wisdom in Scripture, and we would do well to consult it before turning elsewhere.
Read MoreWhat a remarkable year it's been! This October, Hafenkirche in Frankfurt celebrated one year in their new building in a city where space is limited for many reasons. It has been just one of the many ways this church family have enjoyed God’s kindness and. provision.
Read MoreI was encouraged by all the Lord is doing and stirred by the realisation that He still has so much more for His beautiful, glorious church. We still have a vast inheritance in Christ to fully embrace, and through sharing the gospel, we are called to lead the ransomed from every nation into their glorious inheritance in Him.
Read MoreJust like watching little ants carrying great loads on their backs, I have always wondered how my friends managed to juggle it all. Hard work is not easy, but seeing it in action and the fruit it produces reminded me that it pays off! This was just one of the lessons we learned on our trip to visit pioneering friends in Bolivia.
Read MoreOn Friday, August 23rd, 2024, my wife Claire and I dusted off the tent from the garage, squeezed all the camping equipment we could into the boot of the car, and, together with our two kids, crossed the border from Norfolk into Suffolk to join over 1,000 others at Trinity Park in Ipswich for the inaugural More Together Festival.
Read MoreOne young lady came up to a member of our team as the doors were opening one morning – the meeting hadn't even officially begun – and said, "Can I give my life to Jesus yet?"
Read MoreHave you ever wondered why God has kept you alive? For the apostle Paul, it was the belief that his continued presence on earth meant that there was still more for him to accomplish (Phil 1:22). I think that same logic applies to you and me.
Read MoreWhen you're willing to follow God wherever He leads, your plans might change! For Lillia and Johnny, time at last year's Newday caused them to start exploring a whole new direction for their ID internship.
Read MoreAfter several years of the gospel plant meeting together first on Zoom, then in a living room - years of seeing God grow us in heart and unity of purpose - we felt God propel us in a new direction. As we responded in obedience, God moved powerfully.
Read More“Spending a week in Seoul for Relational Mission’s inaugural Pacific Rim conference was quite the adventure!” Steve Hope shares his experiences of the event.
Read More“Evangelicals are seen as marginal, irrelevant, and bigoted. Yet we are called to serve people, even if they don’t like us.” With more and more change on the horizon, often for the worse, the Church must rise up and respond.
Read MoreLate September, we traveled to Niš, Serbia, to take part in a youth and young adults event with Good News Church!
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