Unlocking leadership: Katie’s story Take inspiration from the journey of Katie, from active addiction, to finding a home in her local church, to becoming a leader in her community
Everybody matters to God: Michael’s story Michael is the Dean of Emmanuel Theological College. But his journey into church leadership began when he was growing up an estate in Liverpool. “Wherever you’ve come from shouldn’t be a barrier to God’s call.”
Placed and formed at the edges: Andrew’s story Andrew has been in ministry, both lay and ordained, for 25 years. Now Vicar of St Martin’s, Gospel Oak, in North London, Andrew's journey is an inspiring example of what happens when the Church supports and encourages those from working class roots to respond to God’s call into leadership.
Answering God’s call: Charlotte’s story Charlotte, Children and Families Worker at Holy Trinity, Nailsea, shares her faith story which began when she was a teenager.
A journey of faith and apprenticeship From a place where he 'didn't know who Jesus was', and through some tough times, Scott Bourne's journey took him to a church on his estate where he found faith that would change his life. Now on CCX's Estates Apprenticeship Scheme, Scott wants to introduce more young people from estates to Jesus, to experience the difference that a faith and hope in Christ can bring.
Sent together: The story of Multiply Estates Mission 2025 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. David Cornish summarises what took place.
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.
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.
Sharing God’s love with food & family at The Beacon A church planted in Hinckley, Leicestershire, is sharing the love of God with an estate community by offering physical and spiritual nourishment, and an invitation to become family.
Growing at God’s pace: Restoration Church, Tameside 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, took the better part of a decade to emerge.
The life and lessons of Families Church Helen Shannon, leader and planter of church@five, based on the Strawberry Vale Estate in East Finchley, shares insights from their latest youth-centred plant, Families Church.
Reaching new people in South Loughborough 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 and a home there.