Imagination, Mission and Trying New Ideas
This week, we really enjoyed reading an English Cathedrals article about their new "Pilgrim Passport." 2020 is a year of focus for English Cathedrals and a "Year of Pilgrimage." This…
Oxford Diocese launch ambitious Church Planting Plan
Oxford Diocese have announced the appointment of Revd Will Donaldson as Director of New Congregations. His job description is to oversee the ambitious plan of planted 750 new congregations in…
Theological Pictures
Fresh Expressions are all about re-imaging church in ways which are contextual, authentic, missional and ecclesial. Put more simply we try to build Fresh Expressions which fit where they are,…
For Arts Sake
One of the annual highlights of the Pioneer Ministry year has become the CMS Conversations Day, where imaginative topics are given a healthy dose of debate, inspiration and contemplation. In…
Changing Times
As we head into 2020 I’ve found myself reflecting on the Fresh Expressions movement. We are now 15 years old and for anyone who’s got a teenager living at home…
How to look after your soul
How are you doing? The task of pioneering new forms of church or mission is a tough one. We believe in what we're doing, the hours can be long and…
The Christmas Story : A Fresh Expression
I have always loved Christmas. I am one of those people who, whether you like it or lump it, turns the Christmas songs on in November and gets their Christmas…
Would you pray for our upcoming Denomination Learning Community?
"Would you pray for our Denominational Learning Community?"asks Tim Lea ... Next week sees an exciting development in the continuing partnership across the Fresh Expressions movement when we will be…
Rugby World Cup is here
Many of us will have tuned in as Japan kicked off the latest Rugby World Cup last Friday. The tournament features 20 nations including England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. Thousands…
Harvest Church: Making a Difference
This September, ‘HARVEST New anglican church’ in Thanet, on the Kent coast, celebrates its 21st birthday. Here, its founding pioneer, Canon Kerry Thorpe (left, now a freelance mission consultant for the…