Relational Mission

Leader of the Pathways from Poverty initiative, Julia looks at how we, as churches, can lift high the name of Jesus in our communities by blessing the lost, the last and the least.

Rob shares about *Who Cares?* - a model for outreach used across Norfolk in 2014, asking a one question survey: What hurts the most? - and the response that followed.

Angela exhorts us to live every day expecting we will see signs and wonders that witness to Jesus, because he lives in us and will do the things he promises. What are we waiting for?

Whilst we're familiar with the saying attributed to Francis of Assisi to *'preach the gospel at all times and, if necessary, use words'*, the Bible is emphatic that we must preach the gospel with words. Stef explains why our words are spiritually vital to make Christ known.

Gordon MacDonald, renowned speaker, teacher and author of 20 books, including Ordering Your Private World, Going Deeper and A Resilient Life, explores themes on leadership. Recorded at our UK-based event.

Stef considers how we how we investing into each individual in our churches to bring maturity and training.

Mike Betts encourages us to pray and dream as we consider a recent prophetic word over Relational Mission about glassblowing (brought by Anna Goodman).

Toby shares his reflections following his visit to see the work of Edward Buria's sphere of churches in Kenya.

Toby leads a group session looking at our local responses to connecting with the broken world around us.

Mike Betts leads a session of prayer, vision and news at our UK-based event.

Gordon MacDonald and Toby Skipper lead a group session reflecting on leadership in our churches. Recorded at our UK-based event.

Mike looks at Luke 24:13-53 and, in examining the impact on the disciples of the appearance of the risen Jesus, unpacks how the dynamic of the resurrection can change our own hearts.

Vlada Stojanovic (Good News Church, Niš, Serbia) considers John 6 and how we trust when the demands of following Jesus seem too great and we feel like pressing the stop button.

Tom Shaw opens up John 15 and looks at the place of pruning in a fruitful Christian life. How should we embrace a godly season in which we are 'brought low'?

Recording of the first prayer session, focussed on where we're heading as a family of churches.

Simon speaking at Relational Mission's Prayer & Equipping Event in September 2016 - Dependence on the Spirit.

Mike Betts talks about some of the distinctive features of Relational Mission, summed up as E+E=C (#everyoneawitness + ENOUGH = church planting).

Simon speaking at Relational Mission's Prayer & Equipping Event in September 2016 - Building Communities of the Spirit

Simon speaking at Relational Mission's Prayer & Equipping Event in September 2016 - Dependence on the Spirit.

Nigel Thomas shares stories of how prophetic gifting has been encouraged in the context of his local church in Tunbridge Wells.

How can we play our part to see prophetic giftings developed in our churches? Mike Bollinger presents a biblical and practical response.

Mike Betts makes some observations about the relationship between apostolic ministry and prophetic ministry.

John shares his experiences as both a prophet and pastor, and why he believes the prophetic is vital for every area of church life.

Mike Betts looks at stewardship and entrustment, based on 1 Timothy 1:3-11.

1 Thessalonians 5:19-22 instructs us to test teaching and doctrine so we can 'hold fast to the good'. Stef Liston presents an appraisal of the teachings of C Baxter Kruger and John Crowder.