A vision for the Church of England in the 2020s

A group of church leaders discuss and unpack their thoughts on the Mixed Ecology. The result is a frank, honest conversation, of what they’ve each experienced …

Does the Church of England have a consistent theology of church planting? How mixed is the mixed ecology? And how does our use of language reveal our theological …

We start with our vision for every Londoner to hear and experience the gospel of Jesus Christ. This leads us to think and act more audaciously, generously …

In their recent book, For the Parish, Andrew Davison and Alison Milbank offer a strong critique of Fresh Expressions and Mission-Shaped Church. In this …

How do we get from the theory of Mixed Ecology to practice? How do we create communities where what’s new flourishes alongside the traditional? Mark Powley …

Myriad’s research focusses on the experiences of lay planters, people from many backgrounds who have planted and are leading churches. Aiming to shine …

'Points of Departure' by John Valentine aims to make a positive case for a theology of church planting, exploring the current field and inviting new, constructive …

Bishop Ric Thorpe shares how the Church can learn from the innovation of Sir Christopher Wren, the architect and visionary mind behind St Paul's Cathedral.

Revd Marcus Gibbs from Ascension Balham tells the story of Bubble Church, a new Sunday gathering that has emerged from the pandemic as a popular space …

In an article published by Premier Christianity, Bishop Ric Thorpe and the Revd John Valentine propose that while some statistics show a decline in church …

The Church is rediscovering an ancient New Testament way of doing mission and ministry. It is one of the fastest growing movements in world Christianity …

From Anecdote to Evidence is a summary of the findings of The Church Growth Research Programme which ran for 18 months between 2011 and 2013. The research …