LATEST STORIES FROM AROUND ELIM

 
ONE MOVEMENT, ONE MISSION

MAKING DISCIPLES - more  

Why we’re still serving after all these years
Over almost eight decades, Elim churches across the UK have been blessed to welcome stalwart servants Norman and Beryl Polden to their congregation. James Hastings caught up with them…
God has given me the drive to help Hartlepool
As New Springs City Church, part of the Elim Network, set out to plant in Hartlepool this autumn, Minister in Training (MIT) Sarah Weaver scoped out the town in an unusual way. She told Chris Rolfe the story
Seedbed: the training that changes 'Disciples Making Disciples’ from a catchphrase into a reality
King’s Church Warrington is an Elim church using their Seedbed scheme to equip believers for local and overseas mission. Darren and Jacky Johnson explain
Local mission and disciple making
After five years as Elim's International Missions Director, Iain Hesketh has stepped back into local church leadership. Jack Skett caught up with him to find out more
Share life, share faith, share Jesus
Do you find sharing your faith with friends intimidating? The new i61m app might help. In a recent REACH podcast, its founder John Kirkby told Elim’s Mark Greenwood all about it
Giving hope to the homeless
Joy Carpenter didn’t expect a Christmas shopping trip to change her life. But what she saw on the streets of Stoke-on-Trent that day drove her to launch a new outreach
Get up, get ready and get going!
Roger Grassham explains the theme behind March’s Engage Prayer event when people were called to prayer walk
Elim member honoured by King
For the past 40 years, Elim Leicester member Brian Jackson has volunteered for a huge variety of causes. His tireless efforts were rewarded when King Charles announced his first ever New Year’s Honours List.
Celebrating Windrush 75. A day to remember - a day I won't forget.
Mark Greenwood, Elim's National Evangelist, recounts his experience at the National Windrush Anniversary service.

DEVELOPING LEADERS - more  

Are you open to an open day?
Why attend a college open day? For direction, confirmation or to spark your ministry training journey, say Regents students Sian Kempton and Brook Tetley
Regents was the obvious choice for my Masters...
Dave Newton interviews Nicole Le Goupillot who studied at RTC
Hesitant because ministry runs in the family
Stepping into the call of God on your life may need a nudge, says Dan Hudson of Derby City Church
The Regents graduates creatively bringing the gospel to children
Regents graduate and Artistic director at 4Front Theatre, Rob Holman, gave us a peak behind the scenes of their evangelistic endeavours
A friend, a student, a legacy
Mark Greenwood offers a personal tribute to Gary Gibbs, who retires this year
'Reel' good way to reach out to community
How do you give people a taste of church when they’ve never set foot in your building? With a lively set of Instagram Reels, Bootle Elim’s Yvonne Yates has found a way
A new role in retirement
After stepping down after almost three decades of pastoral ministry, Ian Moore tells in his own words how he’s taking on a new role
Great memories as long serving pastor retires
After four decades as a pastor, David Oorloff is retiring. He recounts freezing scout huts, snowy car dealerships, clearing big debts and other adventures during his bi-vocational career
Paul's dream job as chaplain
As a child, Paul Johnson wanted to become part of the team at St Helens rugby club. Now Paul, who is a leadership team member at an Elim church, has achieved that – as the club’s chaplain

GROWING CHURCHES - more  

Hesitant because ministry runs in the family
Stepping into the call of God on your life may need a nudge, says Dan Hudson of Derby City Church
Trusting God through the twists and turns
Sam Foentjies and Alisha Whatnell’s journey as Ministers in Training took an unexpected path but they didn’t lose their focus on God’s call
Why we’re still serving after all these years
Over almost eight decades, Elim churches across the UK have been blessed to welcome stalwart servants Norman and Beryl Polden to their congregation. James Hastings caught up with them…
Navigating ministry together: One married couple's journey to God's calling
Ministry training is an exciting journey for anyone, but what’s it like when you do it as a couple? We asked recent ordinands Jacqui and Leigh Richmond for their views
God has given me the drive to help Hartlepool
As New Springs City Church, part of the Elim Network, set out to plant in Hartlepool this autumn, Minister in Training (MIT) Sarah Weaver scoped out the town in an unusual way. She told Chris Rolfe the story
Perth Elim's Grub Hub outreach: it's a God thing
When Perth Elim set out to feed local kids during the summer holidays, its Grub Hub ended up blessing an entirely different group of people as Eric Scott told Direction
Seedbed: the training that changes 'Disciples Making Disciples’ from a catchphrase into a reality
King’s Church Warrington is an Elim church using their Seedbed scheme to equip believers for local and overseas mission. Darren and Jacky Johnson explain
Reaching island communities
According to Ryde Elim's Ben Brown, it takes vibrant ministries, improved facilities and outreach
Local mission and disciple making
After five years as Elim's International Missions Director, Iain Hesketh has stepped back into local church leadership. Jack Skett caught up with him to find out more

REACHING NATIONS - more     Missionary updates  

I wasn't planning on moving to Romania...
From worship leading and mentoring to Youth Alpha and summer camps, Heidi Longworth has spent the past decade immersed in mission in Romania. It all stemmed from an ‘Abraham and Isaac moment’
Wisdom of a teenage mum
Rob Parsons reflects on the day he met a young girl who captured the heart of parenthood in a way the West often fails to grasp
Why our church supports the work of Elim missionary
Harry Goodwin pastors The Well Church in Wakefield, which recently began supporting Lynette Orange, an Elim missionary. Jack Skett asked Harry about the process
Local mission and disciple making
After five years as Elim's International Missions Director, Iain Hesketh has stepped back into local church leadership. Jack Skett caught up with him to find out more
How Grimsby became inspiration for Kenya!
Your Place in Kenya is a small project but it has a big heart. Grimsby Neighbourhood Church pastor Sue Boyle tells the story of the community initiative her church is sponsoring
Two reasons to celebrate
God is on the move in the nations, writes Elim International Missions Director Iain Hesketh
Giving comfort to the exploited
Elim’s Be Free Initiative is providing vital support to rape victims, sex slaves and child soldiers in Congo.
Hitchman News - April 2023
News from Roy and Lainey investing in the church across Europe.
Lynette Orange Update from the Philippines April 2023
Lynette Orange updates us on the City Gates Academy in the Philippines.
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