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Though nominally a Christian nation with a great Christian heritage, many English are secularized. Statistics show only one in ten attends church on a monthly basis. England is an example of a post-Christian culture, though the church is stronger here than on much of the European continent. The English are susceptible to a wide range of beliefs from astrology to Buddhism, though they are likely materialistic, practical atheists. (source: Joshua Project)
- Pray for growing maturity of believers in the churches and for their outreach to friends and neighbors through a wide variety of “relational bridges” including guitar clubs, film club, English classes, and sewing club.
- Pray for the strengthening of the two leadership teams through monthly training huddles and ongoing discussions.
- Pray for each church to know how to be a visible witness for the gospel in the context of governmental decisions which are making it increasingly difficult to live a faith-based life freely. (These include civil partnerships and attitudes about homosexuality, displaying visible signs of one’s faith, and how children can/should be trained.)
- Pray as the churches discern what strategic partnerships with other UK Christian groups will help to move the gospel forward.
- Both Shirley and Frankley churches have taken several clear steps in the past year to grow in understanding their identity and role in the community.
- National leaders are taking more initiative to lead each church.
- Total People Groups: 105
- Grace Brethren Churches: 2
- Hostile media increasingly labels Christians as intolerant, and government regulations make it increasingly more difficult to evangelize in public.
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- The missionaries in England are faithfully serving God, but are in need of resources!
- Check out Tom and MaryAnn Barlow's blog.
- Interested in going? Check out the Opportunities Database - over 70 ministry possibilities from around the world!