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In this series we’re exploring how to lead dynamic small groups living for the sake of the student world. Below is an excerpt from a recent article in FUSE. Across the world and throughout history, wherever the church has grown quickly and significantly, small groups centred on Christ and His mission have played a pivotal role in the discipleship of new...

FIREBRANDS IS THE NAME OF OUR FUSION CONFERENCE THIS YEAR. BUT FIREBRANDS, FOR US, IS FAR MORE THAN A CONFERENCE, IT'S A CALL. WE SENSE THAT GOD IS CALLING US AS A GENERATION TO BE FIREBRANDS. So what exactly is a firebrand? The student mission team are unpacking this question with you in a series of vlogs. This second vlog looks at how Firebrands...

Frederic is a wild worshipper who is passionate about the mission of God for students and the nation of France! You can’t help but feel energetic around him and he is a powerful example of counting the cost and following the dreams God puts inside us. Do you dream with God? Yes, for me it means to see God in other people’s...

As a Christian, if I mention the Royal Wedding, I think it’s obvious what I’m going to point out. THAT sermon by Bishop Michael Curry. It was such a powerful moment that the post-wedding news coverage is focussing on it more than the tiara, the veil and the dress. Even this morning at the train station, I heard people talking about...

This is how you can invite a generation of students to #trychurch... Every year thousands of students wander through freshers fairs. They are invited to try sports, clubs and societies. They are offered free food, free drinks and a whole heap of new opportunities. Many of these students haven't been invited to #trychurch and we need to lead the way, as the church,...

I recently met with Katie to chat about dreaming with God. She's full of life and full of expectation as she finishes her degree and prepares to run into missions in September. Check this out for an opening statement on dreaming! For me, life is all about walking with God. When we walk with Him closely He starts to put His dreams...

Meet Tom. He’s one of the smiliest gents you’ll meet and he just can’t stop writing songs. Tom released a new EP recently and his favourite music genre is Neo-Soul – I’d never heard of it either! He is the student worker at Severn Vineyard Bristol and loves seeing students embrace who they are and start to dream big with God. Tom...