Chris Cartwright

General Superintendent of the Elim Pentecostal Church

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Introducing Chris Cartwright

Chris Cartwright is the General Superintendent of the Elim Pentecostal Church, a growing Movement of Christian congregations in the UK and Ireland.

The son of Elim pastor Des Cartwright, Chris was ordained in 1993 and ministered for over twenty-five years in two city churches. He began his ministry in the late 1980's serving on the pastoral team in Kensington Temple in a variety of ministry roles including Worship Pastor and Director of IBIOL. From 1997-2010, Chris was the senior pastor of the City Temple in Cardiff, (now renamed as City Church, Cardiff).

In 2010 he became the Regional Leader for Wales and the Southern Region before being appointed as the General Superintendent of Elim in May 2016.

Chris is married to Annie and they have three children.

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Mark Pugh announced as new General Superintendent of the Elim Pentecostal Church
Mark, succeeding General Superintendent Chris Cartwright in May 2024, is looking forward to leading the movement into the next season.
The words of eternal life
Scammers exploit the power of voice, but true meaning and power come from words of life, not manipulation
In the beginning...
He is the one who literally calls us to walk with him in the year ahead, into fresh experiences, opportunities and adventures - Chris Cartwright
Fresh revelations of eternal truths
I pray that we will have fresh revelations of the eternal truth we have already received - Chris Cartwright
New Year's message from Chris Cartwright 2024
At the start of the new year, Elim's General Superintendent Chris Cartwright shares a message with Elim.
Become a prayer warrior
In our weakness, uncertainty and powerlessness, it is time to turn to the Lord afresh in prayer - Chris Cartwright
Glory to God... everywhere!
In such a familiar story it can be easy for us to miss the glory – to fail to see and take in the extraordinary drama unfolding
Reactivating evangelism: Real time, real place and for real people
We will need everyone to be involved in reaching everyone - Chris Cartwright
Come and feast!
God’s love and compassion calls us to have more than a taste of his love, blessing and provision - Chris Cartwright
Can vision and passion inspire action?
What does it take to catch vision, contract passion and cultivate action to sow into the harvest?
Let your kingdom come
Chris Cartwright draws inspiration from the Lord's prayer prior to the coronation of King Charles III
It's time to sow again!
When you look at the wilderness, where do you focus your attention? On the waste and barren land? Or do you turn to the soil and sow?
Awakening a new generation
Chris Cartwright recounts the story of the Jesus Revolution in California and is excited that many are sensing God is beginning to do something fresh among young people in our day
A defining moment
Chris Cartwright draws inspiration from the story of Pentecost, which comes with both a compelling sense of mission and a clear message
The Elim Pentecostal Church prays for King Charles III
The National Leadership Team of the Elim Pentecostal Church extends heartfelt congratulations to His Majesty, King Charles III, on the occasion of his Coronation.
The Signs of fresh hope
Chris Cartwright is inspired by the memory of a lone daffodil heralding a new season. - "I believe this is a spiritual springtime. All over the world, and all over our communities, God’s new life is springing forth."
Go to the source
God had chosen a moment to show me he was holding me and healing me inwardly, says Chris Cartwright, Elim's national leader.
The heart of ministry
Chris Cartwright reflects on the opportunities we have for a fresh adventure in loving and caring for people.
Be fruitful and multiply
Chris Cartwright reflects on 'the fruit of the Spirit' that keeps us alive.
When the stones cry out
Chris Cartwright reflects on the beauty of La Sagrada Familia in the city of Barcelona.
The signs of the times
Chris Cartwright reflects on Jesus as Saviour, Healer, Baptiser in the Spirit and Coming King.
Mission Hearted
Chris Cartwright invites us to open our hearts for a fresh move of God on behalf of people everywhere.
Re-wilding the church
Chris Cartwright asks whether it's time for us to release the pioneering Spirit in some fresh wild faith?
The power of memory
Chris Cartwright asks "have you had one of those memory moments recently?"
We must move together into a more mission-hearted walk
We asked Elim's General Superintendent Chris Cartwright how he sees the year ahead.
New Year's message from Chris Cartwright at the start of 2022
At the start of the new year, Elim's General Superintendent Chris Cartwright shares a message with Elim.
Adaptive Leadership
Shirene Agbelushi interviews Chris Cartwright, Elim's national leader, where we discover the challenges of leading a movement of hundreds of churches, as well as some personal insights about Chris.
Jesus, the friend of sinners
Chris Cartwright reflects on the countless numbers of people beginning to search for God at a time of great uncertainty.
Will you join us on a decade of mission
Elim's national leader Chris Cartwright outlines Elim’s plans for 2021 and beyond.
2020 - the unexpected paradigm shift
Earlier in the year, Chris Cartwright, Elim's General Superintendent, opened the Elim digital conference reflecting on a year of digital revival.
2021 New Year Message from Chris Cartwright
As we enter a new year, Elim's General Superintendent Chris Cartwright, shares a message, especially to our Elim family.
It’s been a challenging, but absolutely amazing time
Leading a movement during a pandemic isn’t something Chris Cartwright expected at the start of 2020
In conversation with Chris Cartwright
As Elim advances into the '20s, Chris unpacks what that might look like as we develop Elim's National Evangelism Vision.
An Easter message from Chris Cartwright
During this profound time of challenge and crisis, Chris Cartwright, Elim's General Superintendent, shares the message of hope that Easter brings.
Elim's united call to advance in mission
A new decade brings a time for vision for Elim. General Superintendent Chris Cartwright speaks to Direction magazine's Matthew Murray about Elim's united call to advance in mission.
2020 New Year Message from Chris Cartwright
As we enter a new year, Elim's General Superintendent Chris Cartwright, shares a message, especially to our Elim family.
2019 New Year Message from Chris Cartwright
As we enter a new year, Elim's General Superintendent Chris Cartwright, shares a message, especially to our Elim family.
Chris Cartwright shares on One Lord, One Gospel, One Life!
Speaking at the Elim Leaders Summit 2018, Chris Cartwright, Elim's General Superintendent, shares the four missional priorities of Elim.
Fresh mission and ministry for Elim in 2018
Chris Cartwright, Elim's General Superintendent, shares a New Year message of encouragement and vision for Elim.
From Now One - Chris Cartwright shares the way ahead for Elim
Speaking at the Elim Leaders Summit 2017, Chris Cartwright, Elim's General Superintendent, invites ministers, leaders and churches to be involved in shaping the future of Elim.
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