GROW COURSE

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

Church growth is not just about numbers, it is about going deeper in our relationship with God and loving those in our communities. Every church was started for these reasons but maintaining that can be difficult in a world that is constantly changing.

The Grow Course helps churches think through being intentional about growing in health, depth and impact through the use of course materials, learning communities and coaching for the church leader. For everyone to encounter the love of God in Christ we believe we need churches of different sizes and all traditions. We would like to invite you to explore what this might look like for you and your church.

Key Questions

Who is the Grow Course for?

The Grow Course is for all church leaders and their teams who want to see God’s word fulfilled and lived out in their Christian community.

How is the course delivered?

The Grow Course is delivered using three modalities: Self-guided learning, coaching for the church leader and learning communities every three months. The course content (see below) is broken down into four modules: Vocation, Formation, Mission and Multiplication.

What are the cohort dates?

For information about dates and venues, please see our upcoming courses below.

Who shall I bring on my team?

Behind every church leader should be a team of supporters or people who will assist. We invite churches to bring teams of up to six people who can help discern, pray for, guide and encourage the church leader to work out what God is calling them to do at this time. These are not always the obvious people such as paid staff, Wardens or other clergy, but could be potential leaders within the church who are trusted, honest and brave.

How much does the Grow Course cost?

There is a cost associated with attending the Grow Course, however the attendee contribution to this cost varies by diocese. The course includes:

  • One-to-one coaching for the church leader
  • Online content and Grow Course guide
  • Facilitated learning communities

We do not want money to be a barrier for any church to join the course. Please get in touch if this is something you would like to discuss.

“I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth.”

1 Corinthians 3:6

Welcome to the Grow Course

Church growth resources

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Rediscovering evangelism with Hope Church Harrow View

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 …

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Sent together: The story of Multiply Estates Mission …

David Cornish

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 …

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New and renewed life at St Augustine's Wembley Park

Catherine Ellerby

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 …

Read / Research

Savanta Research

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

Watch / 4 min

Serving Walthamstow's estate communities

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

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Restoring hope at Hope Café

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

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Become

Helen Shannon and Ash Chafe

Raising leaders from estates

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Every church starting a church – a possible dream?

Alex Harris

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 …

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Seeing God on the move in Houses of Faith

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

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What it's like to lead a Myriad Hub

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

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Change Resource

Grace Bally-Balogun

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

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Lay-led Clockhouse reaches a new community

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