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Track with us as we explore how four individuals outworked their mission style through Alpha. Let me experience: A ‘Let me experience’ person just goes ahead and tries stuff. They trust their instincts and have a go at sharing Jesus in new ways and with new people, even if they're not sure how it'll work out. Esther's Story After I started regularly attending...

The Student Mission Awards are coming in February 2018. What stories of mission have you got to share with the world? Could the freshers’ award be yours? Benjamin Franklin wrote that there were only two certain things in life: death and taxes. Well in the world of student mission, there is a third certainty – freshers’ week. Every year hordes of young students,...

Track with us as we explore how four individuals outworked their Mission Style through Alpha. Talk with me: A ‘Talk with me’ person is looking to connect through conversation. They end up in deep-and-meaningfuls all the time and love it, especially when they get the chance to bring Jesus into the story. Sophie's Story My friends and I have loads of questions about...

Paul, waiting in Athens for Timothy and Silas, could notice nothing but the abundance of idols filling the city. Unable to stay silent, he challenged Jews in the synagogue, disputed with philosophers in the market place, and shared the gospel with the people of Athens. Whilst some were offended, others chose to believe and started their journey with Christ. (Paraphrase of...

We're looking forward to being at the Big Church Day Out later this year! Rosie Vickery-Brown, a University of Chichester graduate, tells us about her time at one of the largest Christian festivals in the UK. 'Incredible live music from the largest Christian artists, dancing in a field as the sun sets, sitting round a roaring campfire late into the night, belly-laughing in...

This March, we will be looking at Student Discipleship at both our London and Sheffield Resonate Days. We're privileged to welcome church leaders, national speakers, student work practitioners and those working to disciple young people to share their insights and help us hear from God for our student ministries. Do join us on the 1st March to hear from these great speakers...

I often get up at 6am to read my Bible. I choose that time because there is no one else around and no distractions apart from the allure of sleep. The other morning, I was reading the story of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane as he cries out to his Father. It's just before one of his followers betrays him to the...