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In 2012, Charlie Bell received a vision from God asking her to help people deepen their relationship with him in a way that works for them. It was the …

Jeremy and Esther Higham oversee Ministers of Jesus Out there (MOJO), a lay-led community that is transforming the way their members grow in their ministry …

Church planting is an exhilarating calling that Alex Harris knows well. The Regional Minister Pioneering & Church Planting of the Yorkshire Baptist Association …

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.

Andrew Morsley, a lay planter in Harrow, north west London, shares the story of Hope Church and his journey to rediscovering his passion for sharing Christ's …

St Augustine’s Wembley Park was hit hard by Covid. In 2023, regular attenders were down to 15 and the Sunday school had shrunk to nothing. With a small …

Over 200 leaders with a shared heart for estates and low-income ministry came together at gatherings in London and Bristol for resourcing and encouragement …

Fusion has seen an increasing number of students encountering Jesus through scripture over recent years, often for the first time and miraculously or unexpectedly.

Shannon Walsh shares her journey at Hope Café, gaining confidence and skills while seeing others encounter the love of Jesus.

Alan Moss, Estates Youth Missional Lead for Chelmsford Diocese, shares his journey of serving the estate communities of Walthamstow, North London.

Raising leaders from estates

Revd Dr Alex Harris, Director of Baptist Church Planting at St Hild College, shares his research into an ambitious question – what if every Baptist church …

A lay-led community in Leyton, East London, has seen God do extraordinary things in its ordinary house gatherings.

At the conclusion of the first Myriad Pathway, John McGinley reflects on his journey of leading the Myriad National Hub.

The Change Resource examines the traits needed to lead faith-based transition.

Sammy and Shaun share their experience of establishing a disciple-making community on the new estate of North Stoneham Park.

CCX outlines the vital lessons and insights gained from the experiences of pioneers in the Church - those trailblazers that exist beyond the familiar …

Eido Research presents an exploration of what is helping people to grow in Christ-likeness, making disciples and enabling multiplication, and recommendations …

The Myriad Pathway has concluded its second year of training, with 10 hubs equipping lay planters across the nation with the tools needed to plant and …

Alex Harris, director of Baptist Planting at St Hild Centre for Church Planting, shares observations on the picture of church planting in the UK.

A new church planted on a growing housing development in Somerset has seen numbers more than double in just a few weeks.

With a heart for families, members of The Good Shepherd, Loughborough, had longed to reach out to their local community. The arrival of three new families …

Dave Lloyd and Charlotte Bayes share their excitement in partnering with Myriad to grow a diocesan lay-planting training hub in Norwich.

If God came and adapted to the context he was wanting to reach – 'took on the form of a servant' – what does that look like for each of us in the context …

A church planted in Hinckley, Leicestershire, is sharing the love of God with an estate community by offering physical and spiritual nourishment, and an …

Steve Rankin shares his experience of establishing a Myriad Hub to support lay-led planting across Sale, Greater Manchester.

Out of an initial idea to run a Messy Church, Belgrave St Peter’s Church in Leicester is now running three new monthly gatherings, reaching out to support …

Revd Michael Broadley, Revd Kat Marjoribanks and Revd Ben Gardner reflect on the lessons they have learnt in partnering to plant STB Grange Park.

On Tuesday 10 September 2024, a small-but-dedicated group of leaders from a range of streams and denominations gathered at the CCX offices in the shadow …

As a dance movement therapist and former professional dancer, Rachel Michael has had a strong sense of calling to offer her skills in movement and dance …

Wole Agbaje and Jonathan Beecham of IMPRINT Church, London, reflect on the story of David and Samuel, and the model it presents us for nurturing young …

Luke Smith shares the work of Fusion, an organisation that strengthens churches with the tools and confidence to love, welcome and disciple students.

A church in the City of London is reaching out to some of the City’s unseen workers. Having identified a need for English classes, St Katharine Cree is …

Chris Russell shares a heart-felt call as to why children and young people need to be the priority of the Church - because they need what only Jesus can …

Fr Adam Gaunt shares the story of how St Leonard's Church - a normal church, in a normal parish - reached the young people of its local community in new …

Rachel Gardner shares the latest insights from Youthscape's research, transporting Multiply 2024 delegates into a conversation with a group of young people …

Multiply 2024, the annual church planting conference of CCX, saw over 800 church leaders and members gather together in Leeds, Birmingham and London to …

A vibrant exploration from Ed Olsworth-Peter of one of the three priorities of the Church of England's new vision and strategy: that 'mixed ecology is …

Many of us have experienced all-age worship that isn’t being enjoyed by anyone. It’s hard to keep a three-year-old, 13-year-old and 83-year-old equally …

Laura Hancock, National Ministries Director of Youth for Christ, shares her thoughts and hopes for youth outreach in the Church today, drawing on the insights …

Finding people to help with youth work can be challenging – volunteers seem to have been in short supply in lots of areas of church life since the pandemic …

When most teens don’t attend church or know the Christian story, how can we engage and help them discover God’s love? Andy Milne, Team Leader of Missional …

A recent survey commissioned by the Church of England showed Messy Church is particularly good at attracting non-churched families. Often children lead …

In seeking to increase the strategic partnership opportunities between the Church and education settings, the Church of England is launching the FLOURISH …

Multiplying a younger church is a journey that starts with small steps, but finding the right ones can feel so difficult that we end up not stepping out …

Growing Faith is the movement that exists to change the culture of the Church of England so that everyone instinctively puts children and young people …

Thirtyone:eight reframes the vital-yet-weighty subject of safeguarding in our churches.

THE SEND exists to mobilise a younger generation (16-25 year olds) to live a life devoted to Jesus and take the Gospel wherever he sends them. John McGinley …

Sam Donoghue, Head of Children's and Youth Ministry Support at London Diocese offers thoughts and advice to anyone considering recruiting a youth worker …

Tom Clark, Head of Youth at Holy Trinity Brompton, shares insights and experience around building a strong youth culture, giving sixth form-aged kids the …

Luke Smith, National Team Leader (England & Wales) for Fusion, shares the heart of the organisation's student mission.

How many young people aged 11 or older attend your main worship service on Sunday morning? Zero? One or two? Five? More than 10? Over 20!? For most parish …

Dr Grace Bally-Balogun, CCX Church Plant Enabler, reflects on the complexities of culture, and how we can navigate change within our church cultures successfully

Helen Shannon, leader and planter of church@five, based on the Strawberry Vale Estate in East Finchley, shares insights from their latest youth-centred …

The Vision and Strategy team – formed in 2022 to help implement the national Church of England’s Vision and Strategy for the 2020s – is seeing real signs …

Rural parishes present wonderful opportunities and unique challenges for family and youth work. Join the conversation of three practitioners from the Southwest …

Packed with practical advice and insightful stories, 'How to Plant a Church' will encourage and equip anyone with a vision to start a new worshipping community …

Journal of a Church Planter takes us from discerning the call to plant, through to the inner life workings of the planter amid the joys and challenges …

As a new worshipping community on a brand new estate in South Loughborough, STB Grange Park is seeing amazing growth with many local people finding a welcome …

Threshold, a rural church planted in Lincolnshire 30 years ago and now networked with friends in Dorset and Norway, have been trying to respond to God …

Living Hope Church in Thurmaston is offering God's love and hospitality to its local community in many accessible and creative ways, demonstrating that …

A new area of ministry has opened up for St Peter's church in Oadby, Leicester, at a pub opposite the church. Pub-goers are taking up the opportunity to …

Resources to accompany Ric Thorpe's How to Plant a Church

A journey of intentional growth and planting at St Eth's Fulham has led to the planting of two new worshipping communities in the parish. Each has a unique …

A little over a decade ago, the Church of England embraced something new - a step change in its approach to the revitalisation and multiplication of its …

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 …

A summary of all that took place as over 200 lay and ordained leaders came together for the second ever Multiply Estates Mission gathering.

Mel has lived her entire life in Bow in London's East End. While she had always been a part of a church, a spell of drug use in her late teens saw her …

Mike suffers from anxiety, often leaving him struggling to communicate. As he has grown to know Jesus, he's recognised significant changes in many aspects …

Oak London is a residential and mentoring programme for young adults who are facing significant challenges. The name, taken from Isaiah 61, speaks of the …

A Sunday service for young people and students has restored life to St Clement Eastcheap in the City of London for the first time in 35 years. Its leader …

St Ann’s Church in Tottenham, North London, has recently planted a worshipping community on the neighbouring Tiverton estate. This marks the latest and …

Myriad is marking an exciting first year of offering the Learning Pathway — training that equips lay planters over two and a half years with the tools …

What does it take to plant a church? Paul Pavlou, vicar of St Mary Magdalene with the church of the Risen Christ Church in Wyken, Coventry, unpacks his …

Discover creative ways of starting new Christian communities in your area.

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 …

This is the first comprehensive book on Anglican and Pentecostal ecumenical relations.

A total of 15 of the 87 new communities created under the Diocese of London's Capital Vision 2020 were grown or planted specifically for those speaking …

Many have written on the ‘how to’s of creating new Christian congregations and forms of church but often neglect the fundamental question of why it is …

Pioneer Minster Simon Rea from the Stonegrove estate in North London has learned that sometimes God speaks to those we might consider the most unlikely …

Nick Hill and Carol Atkins are seeing God powerfully at work in the community of Reading Gateway Church - often in ways they didn’t expect.

Chris Richardson is vicar of St Martin’s, a church in Camberley, Surrey. He spoke to CCX about his experience of witnessing God’s love spread throughout …

As team vicar for the Catford and Downham team in the Diocese of Southwark, Southeast London, Revd Nick Walsh considers himself both a traditional vicar …

What does it look like to be innovating within a very established institution like the Church of England? How do you put the Church back into a space where …

Claire Clarke, vicar of Hope Church Hounslow, shares stories of how Jesus is moving amongst the community of Meadows Estate. 

In this series, Bishop Ric Thorpe asks the 'Big Question' of how the Church of England and its leaders can encourage and increase diversity in church planting …

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 …

Rachel Gardner addresses the Leeds delegates of Multiply 2023 on how the Church of England can Lead Younger.

Philip Jinadu speaks to the Bristol delegates of Multiply 2023 on the subject of reaching the 'Nones'.

Justin Duckworth, Bishop of Wellington, New Zealand, speaks to the Leeds delegates of Multiply 2023 on what the Spirit is saying to the Church.

Discover creative ways of starting new Christian communities in your area.

Over three days of June, across four beautiful churches in Bristol, Leeds, Birmingham and London, over 700 people gathered with a shared heart of seeing …

Bishop Oscar has served as the Senior Pastor of the Nairobi Chapel since 1991, witnessing its growth from 20 people to over 4,000, with 290 church plants …

The creative opening of Multiply 2023 was the work of the hugely talented interdisciplinary artist, Nathan Obokoh.

Beatrice Smith and Joe Brady both felt a call to plant a new church in Greater Manchester - but the fruit of that call, the planting of Restoration Church …

When Samantha moved to the Strawberry Vale Estate in East Finchley, she was aware that her life was missing something. When a chance encounter with the …

When David Atkinson, Springfield Church’s Pioneer Curate, set out to pioneer a new community on the Roundshaw Estate, he was given the instruction not …

Rosie Horridge is a lay pioneer minister whose experience of church changed significantly after the birth of her first child. Hear how this challenge inspired …

Lizzie Hackney leads Community Ark - an online community formed to reach people that couldn't or wouldn't feel able to attend in-person gatherings, but …

Amidst a world of seemingly endless movement and change many of us feel a longing to be rooted. It is this instinct that has led many to value the parish …

Building Choir Church is a resource for churches considering this model for planting new worshipping communities. Built around children’s choirs in schools …

The Gregory Centre for Church Multiplication (CCX) is entering a new phase of its life as it becomes a charitable company on 1 April 2023.

There is a growing movement of church planting across the world, yet biblical and theological reflection on the topic is still lacking.

A summary of much that took place on 28 March 2023 at the first ever Multiply: Estates Mission conference.

Being intentional about growth, discipleship and developing a culture where everyone is involved is bearing fruit at Holy Trinity Hounslow, a diverse Christian …

Christian Selvaratnam reflects and comments on the findings of Church Attendance in October 2022, a report by Bev Botting, Ken Eames and Bob Jackson.

Cris Rogers is the rector of All Hallows Church in Bow, East London. At the Multiply: Estates Mission conference of March 2023, Cris gave this keynote …

John Beauchamp and Sonia Barron address how churches can make their churches more welcoming to disabled people, and keep their churches open to racial …

Aleka Gutzmore is a lay pioneer minister based at All Saints & Holy Trinity in Dalston, London. Her call to pioneering has been one of 'keeping things …

What if what we are witnessing is not the decline of the Church but its rebirth?

The Refresh Café of St Stephen's, East Twickenham, offers a unique drop-in group for families of the area. The pioneer behind the project, Caroline Montgomery …

St Martin’s Church NW5 describes itself as ‘a community of faith, hope and love in Gospel Oak’ in North London. The Vicar, Mother Carol Barrett Ford, spoke …

Revd Chris Kennedy is a pioneer sports minister based in Teddington, Greater London. His ministry, Activate, sees him use sport and wellbeing activities …

Over 30 people across 10 teams gathered in Leicester for the inaugural Myriad National Learning Pathway gathering, exploring the theme of vision and discernment …

What would our towns and cities look like if there was a Christian worshipping community on every estate? Helen Shannon leads you through the eighteen …

Marie-Louise Aitken outlines a practical way to set a culture of invitation in your church.

Darren Wolf outlines how we measure church growth at CCX.

Simon Lang has been the pastor of Neighbourhood Church, Beckenham, since it began in his own home 15 years ago. He shares his experiences of how the Grow …

For 14 years the church of St Michael's in South West London had been empty, its building deteriorating and its role in the community lost. However, in …

Tim Rose is the Rector of St Mary Magdalene church, Littleton. He shares his journey of growth, from exploring a new men's outreach to growing a team of …

Hear how a pioneer and a singer-songwriter collaborated with the support of their church leader to create a resource to help children engage in difficult …

Revd Ben Baker shares the story of the revitalisation of St Mary's Bearwood in the Church of England Birmingham, unpacking its journey to form a new mission …

Pauline Mack led a city-wide prayer initiative in Telford for many years and has seen the church's mission change as they have prayed together. This conversation …

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 …

Church planting on urban estates should never adopt a singular, 'one size fits all' approach. Cris Rogers, Rector of All Hallows Bow in east London and …

A recent report from CPAS explores Easter Day church-going attendance in 2022, comparing figures to those collected in 2019 and offering fascinating insights …

Modern missional movements have often viewed the historic Christian traditions with suspicion. The old traditions may be beautiful, the thinking goes …

Diane Grano is a rural Resource Church Leader and co-leader for the Lightwave Community in Red Lodge in Suffolk. Diane spoke to Myriad about her team’s …

Church planting, like life, isn’t a straight line from where you are now to your vision. Values will determine your vision and what you do and don’t do.

The Jubilee Centre’s new research report ‘21st Century Pioneers’ highlights one of the Church’s best kept secrets; the role that Christians are playing …

'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 …

'Is Church Planting Legitimate?' by John Valentine seeks to further the national and diocesan discussion around ecclesiology, looking specifically at the …

Activate is a new sport and activities ministry based in Teddington, Greater London. It works alongside local churches to enhance wellbeing, community …

Archie Coates, former leader of St Peter’s Brighton, talks with Bishop Ric Thorpe about leading a Resource Church and what a fruitful partnership with …

The word Pioneering is used more and more in church circles to describe a kind of church, a method of church planting, or a particular ministry, but what …

On 23 June 2022, over 1,500 people gathered for Multiply 2022 at 12 locations across the UK and online. David Cornish gives an account of some of the day's …

Bernice Hardie is the leader of WAVE Church in North London, a mixed ability church group where individuals with and without learning disabilities come …

Wole Agbaje, leader of IMPRINT Church with plants in Leicester and London, is joined in conversation by Nicky Gumbel, pioneer of Alpha and author of the …

Josh Cutting, leader of The Way church, Sheffield, guides Multiply 2022 through a seminar that challenges Christians to be the people and the generation …

Tolu Olajide leads a seminar for Multiply 2022 that explores why spiritual formation is so important for leaders.

This is the story of Share Matson, Gloucester, and its leader, Andy Wilson.

This is the story of YTH CHRCH, Southampton, and its leader, Tim Taylor.

Ed Stetzer, professor and dean of Wheaton College, outlines the theological starting point for mission, examining its roots in the identity of God himself.

Reflecting on how the world - our context for mission - has shifted radically in recent years, Ed Stetzer suggests this moment is an opportunity to think …

How do we raise up church leaders for the harvest? Ed Stetzer speaks about the importance of raising up leaders in the mission of God to see a multiplication …

In the closing talk of Multiply 2022, Ric Thorpe - director of the Gregory Centre for Church Multiplication - encourages us to respond to the invitation …

Helen Shannon welcomes delegates to Multiply 2022.

Anna Poulson, Vicar of St John’s Southall Green, is joined by Lusa Nsenga Ngoy, Bishop of Willesden, for a conversation on race and culture in the church …

Bishop Philip North outlines 8 tips for maintaining persistence in prayer.

Ron Bushyager offers tools to understand self care in church leadership.

Barry Jackson believes that for rural churches to thrive, we need to find new ways of empowering local leadership. To that end, he has been working with …

St Basil's is a new Anglican church based on an organic working farm in Devon, interweaving community, hospitality, creativity and prayer in the converted …

Over the past few years CCX has gathered its Pioneers in Learning Circles to support each other and grow in ministry. But what is a Learning Circle and …

When we hear about God doing amazing things through someone we can relate to, something powerful happens. The impossible becomes possible, imagination …

Converting a former nightclub into a city centre resource church is no easy feat. Yet Fountains Church Bradford has managed this, now worshipping in its …

Is it possible to get a national picture of church planting across all denominations, streams and networks in England? Last year the National Church Planting …

John Valentine - theologian, trainer and host of the Doctorate of Ministry in church planting from Asbury Theological Seminary - shares a brief introduction …

Dave Lloyd and Matti St John are growing 'Missional Communities' around Norfolk through Garden Church, a network of lay led missional communities to encourage …

Painted on a wall in Christ Church, Gosport is the phrase, ‘Good things for Gosport’. Revd Ray Driscoll shares the journey of launching a new family service …

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

Sally Gaze is the first Archdeacon for Rural Mission.

Jeremy Duff, Principal of St Padarn’s Institute and Sharon Collins, urban evangelist and tutor on M:Power in Blackburn Diocese share from their own experience …

Hannah Patton shares her story on why she is embarking on an applied doctorate of ministry in church planting.

Dr Mohan Seevaratnam, is a GP and Lead Planter of Mosaic Church, Harrow.

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 …

Since meeting as teenagers, Ben and Amy Woodfield have shared a passion to reach council estates with the love of God. They share their journey of church …

Michael Harvey introduces us to a spiritual practice for handling stress, inspired by Jesus' example in the garden of Gethsemane.

Martin Euden discusses ways we can look after buildings to maximise their impact on our community.

Bishop Ric in conversation with Bishop Joanne about linking compassion in the community with church planting

Fiona Mayne is a Pioneer Minister with the Church of England and leads a Fresh Expression/Missional community called Haywood Village Church on a new housing …

Setting the culture is key when it comes to church planting & leadership.

An interview with H Miller, Associate Vicar at St Barnabas Kensington and Creative Growth Ambition Lead for London diocese. H speaks about planting in …

Described as ‘a mini theology of the Holy Spirit’ by Revd Dr Sam Wells, Vicar of St Martin-in-the-Fields, this collection of case studies from pioneers …

Manchester Diocese visited Top Oth' Brow Church, which is part of the Breightmet community in East Bolton, where Revd Ben Woodfield and his wife Amy gather …

‘Communities of Hope’, locally led, small, faith focussed, accessible Christian communities and 'Hope4All', a food, clothes and toy project and growing …

Ash Barker, who leads ‘Seedbeds’ talks with Helen Shannon about his life time in urban mission here in the UK and abroad.

Revisiting Mission-Shaped Church: Church Planting and Fresh Expressions of Church in a Changing Context - with it's original authors, Bishop Graham Cray …

John Valentine gives an update on the recently launched Doctor of Ministry in church planting and pioneering. A cohort of 35 women and men from the north …

How can churches connect with different communities and demographics? Revd Jo McKee shares her parish’s story of planting a lay-led community in North …

Myriad's new prayer coordinator, David Vincent, speaks about his background and his passion for prayer. As he takes up this role as part of the CCX team …

Following the five levels of multiplication, Ric Thorpe discusses practical ways to become a church-planting church.

Bishop Ric Thorpe introduces a helpful tool when thinking about church growth and multiplication.

Helen chats with Angela Large about urban church planting. Join us as we explore her journey and identify key lessons that can help you in mission and …

Emma Miles shares her story of planting a worshipping community, on the estate where she grew up in Bridlington.

Hope4All is an exciting initiative on an estate in the Diocese of Durham that’s using community projects to reconnect people with their parish church and …

In a talk to a leaders and facilitators of the ‘Kids Matter’ programme, Helen Shannon speaks on the theology of serving the poor, offering encouragement …

John McGinley talks with Mark Tate, about how he came to be the leader of the Grove Community and his vision for it to be a healthy, growing church community …

Jonny Baker, Director of Mission Education for CMS talks with Phil Hoyle about his experiences as a pioneer and his new book, Pioneer Practice.

Helping churches grow by being intentional about their health, depth and impact.

Discussion about mighty church planting movements which have profoundly affected the history of the UK from the Celtic and Roman missions of the C5th and …

John McGinley talks about his new role and about the vision of Myriad, a movement to connect and support those – especially lay leaders - who feel God …

Review the highlights of Multiply 2021 and discover how to catch up on all the content.

This book looks at the biblical, theological and historical roots of resource churches. It covers all the practicalities of how to launch and grow an effective …

Why is it so important to establish prayer as a priority when we are planting new churches? Discover ways to make this a reality.

Digital capacity is so much more than streaming Sunday services. How can we plant churches online and maximise the potential of digital capacity and community?

What does this concept mean for the Church of England and how does it connect with pioneering and planting Christian communities?

How to integrate the riches of the Church’s ancient traditions in the formation of new Christian communities.

Discerning the call to reinvigorate a church, or establish a new community, by sending people and resources. We look at church partnerships, avoiding pitfalls …

How do we discern God’s call and discover more about where, what and with whom to plant and pioneer?

How can people plant new Christian communities alongside their ‘day job’? Why is it vital to enable this to happen? A look at the challenges and principles …

Sharing the gospel is at the heart of pioneering and planting. We look at building confidence and different ways to engage in evangelism.

How Fresh Expressions (FX) and missional communities provide a unique opportunity to make and nurture new disciples. Exploring the principles and practicalities …

The practicalities of planting new churches, including good governance, financial systems, funding challenges and buildings issues.

Understanding the gifts given to the church by Christ, from Eph 4:11. Learn why the restoration of the gift of apostle, prophet and evangelist is especially …

How to identify the people with the right skills for your team and build life as a team.

Presenting a vision of communities which bring together people of different races and cultural backgrounds. Why is this important, what are the challenges …

Examining the importance of creating multi-age communities. Discover how to navigate the challenges and identify what works well.

Recognising the unique pressures church planting puts on leaders and how to grow healthy, sustainable ministry.

The power of sacrament to shape church and help people grow in faith, in the context of new Christian communities.

Presenting a vision of planting churches in homes and how this works in real life.

Introducing the principles of coaching and how it benefits pioneers and planters.

Can creation care can be integrated in pioneering and planting? This session looks at how a concern for the environment can be at the heart of mission.

Unless the gospel is expressed compassionately in serving people's needs, it won't feel like good news. We examine the importance of a holistic approach …

How church-planting networks can empower us and how to grow networks from a single church plant.

Explore a theological foundation for establishing new communities, with a reflection on examples of planting and pioneering.

What are the training needs of pioneers and planters and how can we best meet them?

Understanding the unique characteristics of urban estates is essential to shaping our approach to pioneering and planting. Explore this and how estate …

Women are under-represented in the leadership of pioneering and planting new Christian communities. Why, and how can we overcome this?

Mark Miller tells us how Stockton Parish Church has become a church where around 20 nationalities worship together and has seen huge blessings from that …

Ben Woodfield from the Antioch network in Manchester diocese talks about how local people whose lives have been transformed by the gospel are being sent …

Church planter, Jason Roach shares three top planting tips from his own experience offering some practical advice, including how to avoid common pitfalls.

Lucy Moore tells how the seed of Messy Church was sown, and continues to thrive after 17 years as all ages together learn about faith in creative and celebratory …

Andy Milne from Missional Youth Church Network talks about their work and tells the story of Sorted, a missional youth church in Bradford started with …

Father Richard Springer from St George in the East Church in East London explains how the Eucharist is the focus of church planting in the Anglo Catholic …

Archbishop Justin Welby encourages churches of all sizes tradition and denomination to unlock; to go out and be God's witnesses in the world and to start …

Looking back over the centuries, Archbishop Stephen Cottrell gives a reminder that church planting is nothing new but is fundamental for sharing the gospel …

Bishop Emma Ineson leads a Bible reflection from the gospel of Matthew, looking at the 'job description' for all church leaders and planters based on the …

Pastor Agu Irakwu, Senior Pastor of Jesus House for All Nations in London tells how God has led him and his church into a new phase of church planting …

Bishop Moon Hing explains how the 'three-fold missionary method' has helped shape church planting in his ministry so far, reaching out to people with God's …

Bishop Ric Thorpe reflects on the last 200 years of church planting in London, and sets out a ambitious challenge to multiply churches again and again …

Rachel Gardner talks about some of the myths surrounding Youth Ministry and challenges Christians everywhere to play their part in discipling this and …

Father Simon Cuff explains why the Eucharist, and the command to 'Do this in remembrance of me' which lies at its centre can be an inspiration for church …

Joy French tells how a prophetic word - to become a sweeping brush - has shaped her ministry working with those who are broken and crushed by life. She …

This first hour of our conference multiply: 2021 explores the opportunities and the need for all Christians to work together to reach people with the Gospel.

Twenty minutes of prayer to practice unlocking your imagination with Jesus. Imagination is an awesome and powerful gift that we have. It is a tool for …

Catholic church planting and planting in places that are difficult to reach? Join a conversation with Bishop Ric Thorpe and Bishop Philip North, who has …

Helen Shannon talks to Sam Ward about his lifetime in urban mission, his passion for Eden (a movement of incarnational urban missionaries) and his current …

Phil Hoyle catches up with Catherine Pearson from Goodmakers Society talking about social entrepreneurship.

Because pioneers focus on creating contextual communities, there are a number of ways that those communities can develop. In this Instabook, we want to …

Pete Gunstone and John Valentine discuss a theological response to the experience of frustrated church planting plans…with a little help from the apostle …

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 …

Jess Locke discusses how to best express your vision, values and culture online.

As part of the Proximity Conference in 2020, Ben and Amy Woodfield from the Antioch network speak about how they were called to plant a church in Bolton …

Helen Shannon and Sarah Small chat about the Eden Network and how it helps to plant teams of urban missionaries in estates across the UK. Join us to hear …

Lizzy Woolf (Rector of St George’s Leeds) and Matthew Porter (former vicar of the Belfrey, York, now Bishop of Bolton) share their experience of financing …

Bishop Ric Thorpe gives a short introduction to the revitalisation of churches.

Bishop Ric Thorpe gives a short introduction about resource churches.

As a pioneer you see something — a possibility, an idea, a way that things could be better or new or different. And then you make something happen out …

Thinking through the legal implications of starting or renewing a new Christian Community? Need help navigating BMO’s, licenses, CIO’s, Section 9, Payroll …

An extended essay looking at the theological and historical background to bivocational ministry, and an analysis of some contemporary developments.

A celebration of the journey of church@five over the last ten years. It began in 2011 when a small team led by Helen Shannon started a new worshipping …

John McGinley explores what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ in the 21st century. It examines the way Jesus formed his disciples, as well as exploring …

Winfield Bevins and Mark Dunwoody will introduce you to Missional Formation Coaching which can help church leaders thrive, promoting healthy rhythms that …

The workshop unpacks the legalities of mixed ecology, including understanding the legal implications of starting or renewing new Christian communities …

In June 2020, as the country was emerging out of its first lockdown, Lydia Corbett became the new leader of St Leo’s Basford in North West Nottingham …

Bishop Ric Thorpe welcomes you to the Grow Course.

Phil Hoyle chats with the Revd Paul Bradbury, the leader of Poole Missional Communities, speaker and co-author of the Pioneer Spectrum, as he introduces …

Sam Donoghue, Rachel Gardner and Andy Milne are all passionate about making space for children and youth in new plants, but how do we do this?

Marie-Louise Aitken offers a mapping tool for the journey of a new person in a church.

Michael Harvey outlines three steps to foster a culture of invitation in your church.

A series of short talks by Resource Church Leaders, sharing out of their own experience, to equip other Resources Church Leaders as they plant and multiply …

Drawing from Exodus 18, Bishop Ric Thorpe discusses ways to predict your leadership needs and how to raise more leaders.

Bishop Ric Thorpe underlines the importance of creating churches that plant churches.

In this video, Darren Wolf outlines 6 challenges that might hinder your church growth.

Andy Blacknell discusses the basics of building an effective team.

Darren Wolf and Christopher Trundle discuss elements of Catholic formation.

Fr Matthew Cashmore outlines ways to effectively communicate catholic faith in a digital world.

In this video, Sam Donoghue talks about the impact that the church and the home have on the spiritual development of children and youth.

Alan Hirsch outlines the five types of leader depicted in Ephesians 4.

In this video, Bishop Ric Thorpe discusses how to guide leaders in the making through the"Leadership Square".

Naomi Partridge talks about ways to build an effective team.

In this video, Wole Agbaje covers 6 tips on fostering an innovative environment in your church.

In this video, Andy Blacknell outlines tips to help you foster and manage change in your church.

Ron Bushyager discusses how conflict may arise from different personal relationships, and how best to resolve such issues.

Ron Bushyager discusses the different circumstances that lead to conflict and how best to resolve them.

Beyond Vision and Values, Andy Blacknell describes the leadership map that will best guide you and your team.

In this video, Ron Bushyager discusses ways to maintain your wellbeing while caring for your church.

In this video, Archbishop Stephen outlines the principle of "Hitting the ground kneeling".

Lois Tackie-Oblie raises questions you need to ask yourself when setting up small groups in your church.

Rochelle Bond outlines five steps towards improving your church website.

Naomi Partridge warns of five dysfunctions that may arise in teams.

In this video, Rochelle discusses how to map the journey that new members follow to become part of your church.

In this video, Ron Bushyager discusses the value of leading out of your authentic self.

Andy Blacknell outlines how to set values that stick in your church.

In this video, Andy Blacknell discusses the importance of setting a vision and where it fits in your overall church strategy.

Darren Wolf draws from Scripture to discuss the meaning of New Testament discipleship today.

Darren Wolf discusses the growth curve that churches follow on their growth journey.

Culture change is an inevitable part of the journey of becoming a Resource Church, especially for large, established churches. John McGinley, looks at …

In October 2019 a team from KXC London planted into St Saviour’s Finsbury Park. The church had always been a vibrant and welcoming multicultural community …

Darren Wolf, Grow Programme Manager explains why now is the time to be thinking about growth, in numbers depth and impact. Leaders who have done the course …

CCX Pioneer Enabler Phil Hoyle chats with Mark Bishop about the launch of the new ‘Intro to Pioneering’ self-guided online course and with Idina Dunmore …

How are churches from the Catholic tradition helping nurture discipleship in this season?

Co-authors of Lead: 50 models for success in work & life, and co-planters, John Greenway, Andy Blacknell and Andy Coombe talk about how to create the right …

Twenty minutes of guided prayer helping you lament loss, pain and unfulfilled hopes and dreams

Bishop Ric and Mike Starkey, Head of Church Growth for the Diocese of Manchester, take a fresh look at growth and the challenges that this brings in a …

From Oldhams Church in the Antioch Network in Greater Manchester, Ben Woodfield is interviewed by Helen Shannon about his journey of pioneering in urban …

Bishop Ric Thorpe, looks at church planting for resource church leaders. In particular, he looks at vision and the importance of knowing your ‘Why?’, and …

Al Gordon shares six things he has found helpful to identify and develop leaders to help him multiply ministry. Part of a series of short talks by Resource …

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 …

Lessons learned from planting St Peter’s Brighton and planting again. What worked well and what might you do differently? Part of a series of short talks …

Bishop Ric Thorpe explains how to develop a pipeline of leaders to multiply disciples, grow your ministries, plant churches and increase impact in your …

How to work alongside your diocese to ensure a strategic and joined up approach to church planting and revitalisation. John McGinley unpacks some of the …

Gareth Robinson offers ten guiding principles for pioneers and church planters - five based within our own formation of character, and five that see us …

Bankuet is the UK’s first online zero waste food donation platform. It supports over 100 food banks in 51 cities across the country and fed roughly 20,000 …

Thom Rainer is interviewed by Darren Wolf on his recent book and the challenges and opportunities that Covid-19 is creating for the local church.

Mosaic Church is a missional community in North West London that’s seeking to honour cultural differences and diversity in everything that is done. We …

Could you be a church planter? What makes a church planter? Discover some of the attributes or qualities that are often recognised in church planters and …

Dan McKinlay shares the story of planting a church in Sydney while in lockdown in Edinburgh! Challenged to adapt and innovate, Dan tells how a new community …

Church planters and trainers John Valentine, Andy Blacknell and Tors Ramsey discuss the theology, urgency and innovation of church planting.

Bishop Ric hosted a conversation with three church leaders looking at how churches and communities in a variety of contexts have engaged digitally over …

Bishop Ric Thorpe and Wole Agbaje discuss the theme of the 2021 church planting conference.

Ten years after planting church@five, Helen is interviewed about her journey and her vision to see a worshipping community on every estate in London.

In April 2019, Hannah and Jonny Patton relocated to Goole in the Diocese of Sheffield to lead the last Anglican church in the town, St John’s. The community …

This job description is intended as a guide rather than a template. It will give you a general idea of the demands and duties generally required by such …

This job description is intended as a guide rather than a template. It will give you a general idea of the demands and duties generally required by such …

This job description is intended as a guide rather than a template. It will give you a general idea of the demands and duties generally required by such …

Bishop Ric Thorpe responds to questions hosted by Wole Agbaje

Archie Coates shares what he has learnt over the first ten years of leading a resource church in Brighton. In hindsight what would he do again and what …

An analysis of those aspects of theological formation which best equip church planters for their work. Written by JohnValentine as part of his Doctorate …

Bishop Ric Thorpe talks with Janie Cronin and Tosin Oladipo about the importance of prayer as we plant churches.

The Plant Course equips and prepares church planting teams in the why, what and how of starting a new church community.

1-3 years into a church plant, how are you doing? Time for an MOT. Panelists: Winfield Bevins, Ali Herbert, and Richard Perkins

After the first church plant, how can plants and other churches be networked together to increase their missional impact and capacity? Panel: Heather Cracknell …

How can churches that plant churches prepare for plants, release them generously, and recover to do it again and again? Panel: Archie Coates, John McGinley …

Where is the gift of evangelism when it’s needed? Panel: Ben Doolan, Rachel Jordan-Wolf, and Hannah Patton

Church planting can be stressful, so how can leaders enable spiritual health through a whole church? Panel: Ruth Bushyager, Jill Duff, and Will Van Der …

Planting churches at scale over time needs strategic thinking, planning and prayer. Panel: Archie Coates, Josh Howard, and Rhiannon King

Growing churches are intentional about identifying and developing leaders. Panel: Wole Agbaje, Pete Hughes, and Lizzy Woolf

Traditional and modern Catholics share their learning about different approaches to planting churches in the sacramental tradition.

Using small groups to help grow discipleship throughout a church. Panel: Rich Grant, Chris Lee, Katherine O'Shea

There’s much talk about making disciples but how do we do it in practice? Panel: Rachel Hughes, Kev Murdoch, Cris Rogers

When church buildings shut, churches went online at home. How can we move from online groups to thriving house churches?

What part might a sacramental and contemplative spirituality have to play in making disciples? Panel: Erin Clark, Vanessa Conant, and Angus Ritchie

Students: How do we reach and disciple the next generation? Panel: Greg Downes, Luke Smith, and Miriam Swanson

Missional leaders are “get on with it” type people and their needs are often overlooked. With the right coaching and support, they become more effective …

Multiplying congregations to reach new people within and beyond the current church building. Panel: Al Gordon, Vienna McCarthy, and Alex Wood

How can we make disciples amongst younger people? Panel: Tom Clark, Tom Daggett, and Sam Donoghue

Stirring up prayer in churches beyond the keen ones to see it multiply through the body of Christ. Panel: Yemi Adedeji, Jill Duff, and Jill Weber

What is the current learning and experience on best practice for planting churches on estates?

What should church planters do to make Black Lives Matter? Panel: Al Gordon, Owen Hylton, and Naomi Maxwell

What works well with social action ministries in church plants? Panel: Lizzy Robinson, Richard Springer, and Jon Swales

Is church planting biblical? What might a theology for church planting look like? Panel: Jill Duff, Will Foulger, and Graham Tomlin

How do you train church planters? What journey do they need to go on? What content do they need? How should it be delivered? Panel: Sarah Jackson, Gareth …

How best to work with our denominations and organisational structures on church planting plans. Panel: Adam Atkinson, Philip James, and Tors Ramsey

God opens doors, directs us, and reorients us in order to help us change the way we do things and go to new places.

Josh Howard of Central India Christian Mission introduces Diwas Lama and Albert Tennyson, two church planters multiplying disciples and churches in India.

We have stepped into new territory and need courage to navigate this new land. We need God to encourage us with boldness and encourage one another to meet …

Father James Mallon of Nova Scotia, Canada, and founder of the Divine Renovation ministry, speaks to the delegates of Multiply 2020.

We need imagination in these challenging times to think about church planting in new and different ways

Multiply 2020 speaker Jo Saxton explores the topic of making disciples, who make disciples.

Jo Saxton, author, speaker and leadership coach offers ideas and inspiration on how we take seriously Jesus’ call to make disciples today. What does that …

Archbishop Justin Welby addresses the delegates of the Multiply 2020 church planting conference.

Alan Hirsch speaks at Multiply 2020 on the subject of missional movements.

Archbishop Stephen Cottrell talks about having too many churches and the need for more. This mixed ecology means that anybody, anywhere, can find a church …

Dr. Winfield Bevins, Director of Church Planting at Asbury Seminary, talks about the power of rediscovering networks and their importance in making disciples …

Ness talks about women's leadership and calls women to step forward to lead. She is the Team leader of Open Heaven Church in Loughborough which was planted …

A new resource church has just launched in the heart of Bradford. Its home will be a former city centre nightclub and its heart is to be a sending church …

Helen Shannon is one of our Islington Associates and leader of church@five, a church that meets on an estate in East Finchley, North London. Having planted …

IMPRINT Church London launched September 2019, with nearly 200 young people filling St Edmund the King in the City of London. Its leader, Wole Agbaje …

Rich Atkinson and his team are reaching the young people in Woven

The Mission Shaped Church Report came before General Synod in 2004. This paper aims to set out what has happened across the Church since then.

Discover more about the different models for integrating families and children into the heart of your church plant.

Building a team is key to the journey of any plant, covering the roles you might consider in your team plus how to recruit, select, develop and motivate …

All plants have some finance and budgeting to manage as they launch and grow.

Throughout the life of a church plant, communication is key. Explore the communication cycle, communication plans and different media streams.

There is no right way to plant a church. We can look back, we can look around, but you still need to work out what God has uniquely called you to.

Bishop Ric invites you to learn from experienced church planters the steps to staring a new congregation.

Evangelisation is a key element to any church planting strategy. The Great Commission, recent research about evangelism in the UK church, and some practical …

Leading Change will help you understand more about the resistance you will encounter during change and help you develop plans that include the six "change …

Re-discover the roots of why we are involved in church planting and understanding contextual movements and multiplication approaches. Look at basic missiology …

Understand your strengths and weaknesses as a leader and how conflict will be part of any planting journey.

What are the questions to ask as you plan your timeline and what you will do at each stage.

Understanding and working with stakeholders who have influence over your plans is a vital step in your planting journey.

Understanding your context will have direct impact on your planting plans.

How to flourish through engaging well with the local clergy and senior clergy in your diocese along with your central diocesan teams (or equivalent).

Prayer sits at the heart of any church plant

All church planters, especially the lead planter, need to engage in fundraising.

Cultural differences between churches of different sizes are greater than those between similar sized churches of different denominations. Leaders need …

Understand your strengths and weaknesses as a leader looking at the theory of true self and false self and how this applies to your planting journey.

This session looks at how the church is of, not just with, or for the poor, and how the church can respond to practical, tangible needs and how the church …

Understand your strengths and weaknesses as a leader as we learn to check our own internal systems.

A short promo video about the Church Planting Conference in 2019.

Part of the series on church revitalisation, the Rev’d Pete Snow shares his experience of leading a team to revitalise St Paul’s Harringay. Amidst the …

The article on ‘Church Revitalisation’ looks at the painful privilege of sending a team to revitalise another church. Phil Allcock, Associate Minister …

What is a church revitalisation and what are the steps involved? This series explores these questions from three different points of view – an existing …

Idina Dunmore and her team talk about the missional community, The Table.

Lydia Cartwright talks about her journey of planting at Montrose Court in Stapleford, Nottingham.

Bishop Oscar Muriu talks about his planting journeys and the importance of prayer along the way.

The Plant Course is about the why, what and how of starting a new worshipping community. It’s delivered through interactive and community learning, with …

The Bishop of Islington joins old and new members of St Paul’s Harringay to celebrate the launch of an informal 11am service, as a team from Christ Church …

Growing Faith is the vision set by the House of Bishops to ensure a national commitment to achieve a significant culture change within the Church so that …

A detailed account of fresh expressions data retrieved through Statistics for Mission returns.

A interview with Bishop Ric to find out about his journey of planting a church in Shadwell.  Ric describes his process of discerning that he was being …

Bishop Ric Thorpe answers the question: What did you find when you arrived in Shadwell?

Hear Bishop Ric Thorpe recount the story of planting a church in Shadwell, East London.

This paper from the House of Bishops sets out some principles for the implementation of church planting, and the development of new congregations, as part …

This useful tool will help churches identify and connect areas with a view to creating new worshipping communities, particularly highlighting where there …

French Connect is a French church service meeting at St Barnabas Church, West Kensington, London - a city in which up to 300 000 French-speaking people …

Jim Walters and Charlotte Bradley talk about their journey of planting the Anchorage at LSE

Bishop Ric Thorpe explains the naming of The Gregory Centre for Church Multiplication

A guide to access, inclusion and welcome in our churches, especially in relation to people with disabilities, mental health challenges, or on the autism …

Church planter Tim Matthews, vicar of LOVECHURCH (previously St Swithun’s Bournemouth), shares his story of preparation as a time for the planter, the …

Ric Thorpe speaks at the launch of the Filipino Chaplaincy in Earl's Court.

What does church planting look like in an Anglo-Catholic context? Father Angus Ritchie explores the journey of St George-in-the-East.

This report about lay ministry was commissioned by the Archbishops’ Council and prepared by the members of the Lay Leadership Task Group. The Council has …

Research for the Local Church - Church planting in East London

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 …

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 …

Mark Scanlan is Lead Youth Ministry Tutor at St Mellitus College, heading up the new ‘Future Generations’ training in partnership with the Church of England’s …

Jon Tyson, a Pastor and Church Planter in New York City, shares about the five key layers of prayer for church plants.