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Missionary Academy launch a big success
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Missionary Academy launch a big success

Elim Missions launched the exciting Missionary Academy last year, which combines online video training content with discipleship and practical preparation.

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February - March 2021
We have a mandate to be God's agents of change
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We have a mandate to be God's agents of change

Direction caught up with Dominic and Catherine De Souza, who chair Elim’s new Justice Forum

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February - March 2021
It's easy to be comfortable in church each week, but there's a world outside that's hurting
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It's easy to be comfortable in church each week, but there's a world outside that's hurting

When Phil Worthington at-tended a seminar asking what the church would look like post-crisis he came away with two different questions.

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February - March 2021
I prayed on my return to footy TV role
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I prayed on my return to footy TV role

Simon Thomas is holding onto hope after the loss of his wife Gemma

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February - March 2021
‘We are so amazed at what God did last year'
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‘We are so amazed at what God did last year'

Pakistan is a tough place to be a Christian, but Hanoch and Christina Munir are working to spread the gospel through social transformation projects and church planting

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February - March 2021
12 months our church will never forget...
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12 months our church will never forget...

When Steve Robinson at Elim Bewdley felt the Lord tell him to dream bigger he never expected to live the vision out by supporting his town through a flood and a pandemic

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February - March 2021
Lockdown Opens Up Opportunities For Church
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Lockdown Opens Up Opportunities For Church

The pandemic has given Elim Church Northampton the chance to transform its relationship with the community. Chris Rolfe reports

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February - March 2021
Man who has made waves for 42 years!
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Man who has made waves for 42 years!

Peter Wooding caught up with Don Stephens to find out how he pioneered the work of Mercy Ships following a life-changing encounter with Mother Teresa, who asked him three questions...

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Christmas 2020
I'm now responsible for the publication I used to hate...
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I'm now responsible for the publication I used to hate...

Danielle Gault would get angry with her mum when she gave her copies of Word for Today – but she now heads the team that prints it

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Christmas 2020
I feel a sense of privilege and of responsibility!
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I feel a sense of privilege and of responsibility!

What’s it like taking over as an Elim Regional Leader in the midst of a pandemic and the Christmas season? James Glass is finding out

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Christmas 2020
You have to move faster when leading in a crisis
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You have to move faster when leading in a crisis

A new job, a major event transitioned online and an events company to grow in a pandemic – it’s been a dramatic year for Phil Loose. Essential Christian’s CEO discusses the changing face of Spring Harvest

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Christmas 2020
Life after lockdown...
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Life after lockdown...

Three Aspire team members look back at a year of ‘holy uncertainty’

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Christmas 2020
Don't tell me it can't be done!
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Don't tell me it can't be done!

The African Children’s Choir has visited a number of Elim churches, but Covid travel restrictions have meant a quieter year for founder Ray Barnett. Peter Wooding talked to him

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Christmas 2020
It's going to be different,but we need to adopt...
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It's going to be different,but we need to adopt...

Life at Regents is all about social distancing and support bubbles but student numbers have increased despite lockdown

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Christmas 2020
Elim at the forefront of response to pandemic
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Elim at the forefront of response to pandemic

When Covid-19 struck, churches were plunged into an uncharted sea of new legislation. But a background in emergency planning for the NHS meant Elim’s Executive Director Olivia Amartey was ideally placed to guide them through it. She spoke to Chris Rolfe

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Christmas 2020
4 missional lessons to learn from Christ
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4 missional lessons to learn from Christ

If we want to be effective in mission, it will cost us something, says Iain Hesketh. We must listen more than we speak, and serve more than we are served

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Christmas 2020
12-day Christmas
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12-day Christmas

How do you pray during a Covid Christmas? Creatively, daily, with a focus on God, our families, friends and our local communities, says Elim’s national prayer leader Sarah Whittleston

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Christmas 2020
Life of a chaplain in a pandemic
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Life of a chaplain in a pandemic

Hospital chaplains have long provided spiritual, practical and pastoral care for patients, carers and staff. But what does this look like during a pandemic? Elim members Carolyn Castle and Debbie Howard share their stories

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October 2020
I'm spreading gospel across the globe after Covid battle
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I'm spreading gospel across the globe after Covid battle

At the height of his illness, Mark McClurg was convinced he would not survive coronavirus. But God had other plans for the Elim pastor…

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October 2020
It's been a glorious moment to unite the church
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It's been a glorious moment to unite the church

The drive-in service launched by Wave House and two neighboring churches in Newquay attracted widespread media attention for being England’s first drive-in church.

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October 2020
It's been a challenging but absolutely amazing time
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It's been a challenging but absolutely amazing time

Leading a movement during a pandemic isn’t something Chris Cartwright expected at the start of 2020. He spoke to Matthew Murray

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October 2020
How you really can do it...
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How you really can do it...

God removed our stabilisers, and without our ‘stuff’ we have learned to focus on Jesus in lockdown, writes MPower’s Gordon Allan

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October 2020
Love thy neighbour!
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Love thy neighbour!

As lockdown loomed, Elim’s Crewkerne Community Church predicted locals would need help... 1,380 shopping trips and 1,024 hot meals later, their Be A Good Neighbour scheme has become an essential support system for vulnerable people

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October 2020
Pastors driven by the Holy Spirit...
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Pastors driven by the Holy Spirit...

What did you do when Covid-19 forced your church to close? Elim pastors Brian Madden, Matt Timms and Paul Hobson felt God prompting them to take their churches outside and hold drive-in services in local car parks. The results have been incredible

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October 2020
How churches are ‘zooming' in on Alpha
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How churches are ‘zooming' in on Alpha

Eight Elim churches have found an inventive way to connect with their Cornish communities via Alpha during lockdown

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October 2020
Back to (socially distanced) church!
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Back to (socially distanced) church!

It is vital to get back to physical church gatherings, explain two Elim pastors who decided to reopen their doors earlier than most

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October 2020
How Giroud Has Become An Alpha Male
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How Giroud Has Become An Alpha Male

Online Alpha courses have become quite a hit during lockdown. Chelsea striker Oliver Giroud was one of thousands who took part

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October 2020
3 Tools To Strengthen Your Connection With Spirit
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3 Tools To Strengthen Your Connection With Spirit

CISSI Williams shares three effective tools for improving your connection with spirit, to be able to tap into its guidance.

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IW Issue 20
5 Ways Churches And Parents Can Help Grow Children's Faith
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5 Ways Churches And Parents Can Help Grow Children's Faith

Olly Goldenberg has spent the past three decades working with children and helping churches and families around the world disciple the next generation. Here, he shares his advice on how to develop faith in children

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April 2020
Bobbie bows out after 50 years of mission!
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Bobbie bows out after 50 years of mission!

Service celebrates Bobbie Tinnion’s 50 years’ outstanding service with Missions

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April 2020