The Diocese has just announced that I have been appointed as Dean of Fresh Expressions in Southwark. This is a new part-time post and is initially for a year (for both sides to see how it goes) and does not alter me continuing as Minister of Springfield Church. It is an exciting opportunity not only for
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There has been an increasing interest in recent years about the Jewish roots of Jesus, which has been incredibly helpful for our understanding of him and what he was trying to share. Too often in the past we have tried to create a Jesus that is either made into our image (think of some of
At the recent Church Growth conference put on by the Church of England, one of the key areas that many growing churches had in common was a commitment to children and youth ministries.
One of the key elements that I like in All Age Services is that it brings together everyone and takes seriously the idea that we are all part of the one family of God.
Well happy New Year to everyone. It’s a strange time in the land of vicars leading up to Christmas. Not only do we have the busy service schedule (and grabbing time to buy presents, prepare for Christmas etc) but we also have to be thinking ahead to the new year and planning for the year
I’ve just had an article published about operating as a church without owning our buildings on the Church Growth R&D website. You can read the article here:Â http://www.churchgrowthrd.org.uk/blog/churchgrowth/without_a_building
One of the most exciting areas that I saw whilst I was on sabbatical was the role that Missional Community Groups play in some of the churches I visited.
Well the three months passed quickly! Coming back into land with Sunday’s service I now have a growing agenda of things that need to be addressed and to be thought through.
So, I’m getting everything together for my visit to the 7 churches of Revelation in current day Turkey (Oh, and also 3 days in Istanbul!). My wife was a little worried seeing that it was the top news on the BBC at lunchtime – but looking at the FCO website its really only the Syrian
Well I start my sabbatical on Sunday afternoon. I must say that I am very much looking forward to it.
Liam s: It wasn't only me then Will. I was annoyed by people flocking over these so called relics, I'm highly sceptical…
Bill: Will, we have absolutely no doubt you will be as great a blessing to the Diocese as you have been…
Will Cookson: Thanks Ross, God bless, Will
Will Cookson: Dear Alan & Sue, how great to hear from you. How are things in sunny Haydock? I believe that you…
Alan and Sue Roberts: Best wishes Will to you and your family. We still remember you here (14 years ?). Alan and Sue Roberts…
Ross: I have no doubt you will be an absolute blessing in your next step of ministry. You are a gift…
Humaira: Agree it was a major let down to visit topkapi I see now why the Quran emphasizes the need to…
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