BSL Bible Translation Project – bslbible.org.uk The Bible has been translated into many languages down the centuries, but for Deaf British Sign Language (BSL) users, the Bible has not been translated into their heart language. This is where the BSL…
In March 2020, churches across the nation were forced to close their doors due to Covid-19 Lockdown restrictions. Even now, many are unsure of when they will be allowed to fully re-open, and what the practical implications are likely to…
You’ve heard of Messy Church, but what about Muddy Church? Trust funding has enabled the second phase development and trialling of a new outdoor approach to church for children and families. In September 2018 Wendy Coleman (Children and Families Minister)…
Ministry training in an environmental emergency There is an urgent need to include teaching on environmental issues in ministerial training and formation. This is the conclusion of a recent ecumenical consultation initiated by environmental specialists Martin and Margot Hodson of…
Green Christian’s Joy in Enough project: the Plenty! resource John Daniels of Green Christian writes about this new initiative which has just received a small grant from the Trust: ‘Joy in Enough is a campaign for a fair and sustainable…
Christians in Practice explores how community activity and Christian learning feed each other. Based on interviews and surveys with 30 Anglican churches in the Dioceses of Birmingham and Lichfield, the project sought to help congregations Understand better what drives the practical…
Our initial findings on what helps disciples grow are now published! On 19th April 2016 over 100 friends and colleagues gathered in Birmingham for an celebration and exploration event to explore the findings. Read on for a link to the…
How can creative theatre techniques be used to grow confidence in congregations and extend relationships between churches and their local communities? ‘This is our Story’, developed by Revd Eva McIntyre and Green Blade Theatre, aimed to explore further. Over three…
‘Effective multi-church ministry is the greatest challenge facing rural churches’ – so argues the Arthur Rank Centre, the rural church resource centre based in Stoneleigh, Warwickshire. This Trust-funded project aims to research and compare models of leadership and identify training…