Community Mission for Churches

From stories of churches which have become more outward-looking, articles on how to get started, practical tools for mapping your neighbourhood, and courses looking at God's heart for justice, we can help your church become an agent of transformation in your community.

Want to work out which course is right for your church?

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Stories

• Stories from churches who have run the Just People course
• Stories from community-focused churches
• Stories from the East End - Tony Uddin's blog from Tower Hamlets Community Church
  
  

Articles and tools to download

• NEW! Church Health Check - 10 key measurable factors for churches serious about community transformation
  Andy Hickford on transformational church - from a Tearfund day conference in October 2010
  Some theology, useful general principles, and inspirational stories behind Maybridge Community Church's move into the community.

• Getting started in community mission
• What is the gospel?
• Salvation in the local community
• The theme of social justice in the Bible
• What the Bible says about social justice (powerpoint presentation)
  
• What kind of harvest are you reaping?
• Building trust in the community
• The flow of the gospel (aren't you just trying to get me to come to church?)
• Challenging church

Booklets & Resources for purchase

• Charismatic and connected
• Concentric church
• Community Questionnaire pack
  

Courses - to purchase and download

• Which course is right for you?  An analysis of some key characteristics
• Why social action?
• Engaging your community
• Getting to know your neighbours
• Just People
• Square Mile
• Discovery

Other organisations who can help

• A list of networks and agencies also involved in community transformation.