Resources

Participation and Church Planting is a collection of writings and essays that seek to draw together scholars from biblical studies, systematic and historical theology, and practical theology to reflect on how the concept of participation can help us to think theologically about church planting.

This exciting collection of case studies sees clergy from both the US and UK share examples of congregations that have reimagined what it means to be a church in the 21st century.

Phil Hoyle, CCX Pioneer Developer, recognises the challenges at the heart of The Communion Dilemma, a new research piece from the Bede Centre.

At Multiply 2025, the annual church planting conference of CCX, Gerald Griffin shared the experiences of Bridgetown Church as it examined its relationship with disciple making.

Grace Bally-Balogun leads a theological reflection on Galatians 3 at Multiply 2025, the annual church planting conference of CCX.

Sam Donoghue, Head of Children and Youth for the Diocese of London, reflects on the exciting findings of the latest research from Youth for Christ.

Gerald Griffin has been in leadership at Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon, for over 14 years. Gerald also serves with Practicing the Way, coaching pastors as they lead their churches in discipleship and formation.

Mirjam Ngoy-Verhage, Discipleship Enabler for the Diocese of London, supports church leaders and communities in deepening discipleship and spiritual formation. She explores three key movements of discipleship for leaders to maintain.

Diane Grano leads Lightwave church in Red Lodge, an area of rural new housing in Suffolk. The church plant is growing new disciples and working with surrounding rural villages to revitalise their mission and discipleship. For Diane, recognising where discipleship begins is vital.

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.

Dave Gardner reflects on his first year as Missionary Disciples Project Manager of the Church of England’s Vision & Strategy Team

Matthew Frost, Discipleship Lead of CCX, shares an invitation of what to do after the dust has settled on Multiply 2025