Creative Experimentation
One of the early principles mentioned in the building and developing of the Fresh Expressions movement was “creative experimentation.” Graham Cray wrote: “God has built experimentation into the fabric of […]

Remembering that we are a Mixed Economy
As we enter into the second and third weeks of our lockdown experience I wonder how our practice and expression will change. On Sunday 22nd March we saw a large […]

Fruitfulness in a new way of living
How are you? It has been quite a couple of weeks for all of us as we face momentous changes; in our work circumstances, in our personal lives, in the […]

Simple ideas that can help people at the moment
Well how are you all doing? We all say “what a day that was” and the next one comes along. Know that we’re praying for each of you at this […]

Coronavirus – advice from our Partner denominations
As the full extent of the Coronavirus situation has been unfolding it’s clear that many things we’ve taken for granted are now radically changed. This has presented problems for everyone […]

Leadership & Vulnerability – our latest Gathering
It was brilliant to be together at Swanick last week with 70+ practitioners and leaders from across the Fresh Expressions movement. We spent time thinking on the subject of leadership […]

Five Loaves and Two Fish
A few thoughts from Network Animator, Tim Lea. People often ask me “where does leadership reside within the Fresh Expressions movement?” This is a question which might have a few […]

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 […]

Want to work with Fresh Expressions developing our Comms & Social Media?
We’ve created this two day/week opportunity and are looking for an individual, contractor or team to bring a new emphasis to our Comms and Social Media strategy in order to […]

Certificate in Pioneer Mission in Cumbria
On 8th February 2020, the first Certificate in Pioneer Mission Taster Day will be taking place at Church House in Penrith, Cumbria. Organiser Richard Passmore says “this one day event […]

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, […]