LATEST STORIES FROM AROUND ELIM

ONE MOVEMENT, ONE MISSION

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MAKING DISCIPLES - more

We share countless stories of God at work, and one powerful theme stands out—how often a direct word from the Lord sparks something significant

Songwriting is like therapy for me

In his seventh album ‘Kingdom’ Ian Yates takes a heartfelt look at the kingdom of God. Ahead of its release this month, Ian took Chris Rolfe behind the songwriting scenes to discover what inspired it

Oakes grows into calling!

Every Saturday, Lydia Oakes takes to the air and presents UCB2’s early evening show. But life behind a microphone wasn’t her original career plan. She spoke to Chris Rolfe

Our prayers were affecting the nation

Amid the fun of this year’s Limitless Festival, powerful prayer was changing lives on and beyond the campsite. As the tents came down, a sleep-deprived Tim Alford explained

Light party draws over 140 children for a night of fun, faith, and community

Celebrating light and love, this event offered families a positive, faith-centered alternative to Halloween, fostering new connections and sharing the message of hope.

Families in Exeter engage in creative mission using Lego

Rediscover Church hosts ‘Lego Bible Builders’ event, inspiring families to create biblical scenes brick by brick

You’re never too old to be used by God...

Octogenarian Peter Cummings, who lost his wife a few years ago, explains how the Lord led him to find a new love in his life

Every knee shall bow...

When Emma-may Buckler-Watson signed up to an Alpha course she had no idea God was about to transform her life. Chris Rolfe reports

On track to reach travellers in London

Elim evangelist Kristian Lythe heads up M16 Revival which bases itself on Jesus’ words in Mark 16:15-20. This year they’re aiming to preach the gospel in 100 tube stations in London. We asked Kristian to explain

DEVELOPING LEADERS - more

No one is beyond hope... God can transform any life

Elim minister Catherine De Souza took up the reins as the new CEO at Prison Fellowship from September 2024. As she prepared for her new role, she told us about her passion for its life-changing ministry.

Vision becoming reality

Brave and courageous people from different churches have joined forces to see Guyana transformed by the gospel, writes Steve Kempton

God keeps calling me back after 70 years in ministry

When Derek Green sang ‘Here I am, wholly available’ he had no idea that God would take him so completely at his word. After an amazing 70 years in the ministry Derek is leading yet another church, this time in Birkenhead. He talked to James Hastings

Coolings help turn up the heat at growing church!

Tim and Sara Cooling have a heart for revitalising churches. So when the chance to help renew Glossop Elim came up, they leapt at it. Chris Rolfe reports

I’m hanging up my gown...

Dave Newton reflects on what he has learned after almost a decade as Principal of Regents Theological College

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

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

GROWING CHURCHES - more

God speaks

We share countless stories of God at work, and one powerful theme stands out—how often a direct word from the Lord sparks something significant

How church had the back of a hurting community

How do you respond when young children are murdered in your community? Richard Vernon tells Chris Rolfe about Lakeside Church’s Blessing in a Backpack project

Our dream is to build a Polish church for Elim

Newly ordained Elim ministers Monika and Pawel Kuzniar have a dream to reach the Polish community in London and pave the way for future evangelism in Poland

How our members are becoming Kingdom citizens

What does it look like when a church adopts a Kingdom mindset? Newcastle’s Kingdom Life Church is focused on finding out, says pastor John Bullock

Light party draws over 140 children for a night of fun, faith, and community

Celebrating light and love, this event offered families a positive, faith-centered alternative to Halloween, fostering new connections and sharing the message of hope.

Families in Exeter engage in creative mission using Lego

Rediscover Church hosts ‘Lego Bible Builders’ event, inspiring families to create biblical scenes brick by brick

In the morning you hear our voice!

Every day for the past four years Elim Church Croydon has risen with the sun to pray at 6am. New prayer meeting leaders and much needed moves of God are among the results. Pastor Cornelius Osei-Fosu explains

There’s a Weoley exciting future for church!

Seven years ago, Castle Elim Church faced closure. Now it has two congregations and is running out of space, explains pastor Rachel Jewson

Gwasanaeth yw’r cyntaf i Elim! (Service is the first for Elim!)

Elim Aberystwyth made history when it launched the first regular Welsh-language service run by an Elim church. Pastor Joel Pridmore and Gweni King – the teen who powered the project – told Direction their story

REACHING NATIONS - more Missionary updates

A love that’s still burning so strongly

Retired Elim missionary Bobbie Tinnion fell in love with Zimbabwe more than 50 years ago. She explains how visiting the country still excites her

A triple celebration for Elim in Zimbabwe

Under the cloudless Zimbabwean skies at the Elim Mission Station in Katerere, Roy Johnston and Bobbie Tinnion took part in a weekend of celebrations

Be Free Cambodia - September 2024

News from Be Free in Cambodia.

Vision becoming reality

Brave and courageous people from different churches have joined forces to see Guyana transformed by the gospel, writes Steve Kempton

Here I am Lord, send me!

What’s a short-term mission trip like? Exhausting, heart-rending, profound and life-changing, says Helen Cobham

We’re going back on the mission field

Craig Brotherston and his family are embarking on a huge adventure as they follow God’s call to Estonia. He talked Chris Rolfe through its thrills and challenges

Our 40 years as Elim missionaries in Harare

Geoff and Erica Saunders are retiring and returning to the UK after serving as Elim missionaries in Zimbabwe for more than 40 years. Elim Prospect Church in Harare interviewed them and kindly provided us with a selection of highlights

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’