Philip North, Bishop of Blackburn, holds a strong interest in issues around poverty and social justice, and in the vitality of the urban church.

At Multiply 2025, the annual church planting conference of CCX, Bishop Philip addressed the topic of multiplying missionary disciples with a talk that invited the Church to learn the art of joy from Jesus, for joy is our purpose.

Rewatch this main stage talk from Bishop Philip at St George’s Church, Leeds

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