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Him we proclaim, warning everyone and
teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may
present everyone mature in Christ. For this I
toil, struggling with all his energy that he
powerfully works within me.

Colossians 1:28-29

Before joining the staff team as Associate for Mission and Discipleship
the Lord had laid these verses upon my heart. It is through this lens that
I have tried to view my ministry over the last number of months.

‘Him we proclaim…’ I have had ‘…teaching everyone with
the privilege of participating in the all wisdom…’ Through the Bible
teaching ministry of the church Academy on Wednesday mornings
and found this to be a great and Streams on Sunday evenings
blessing. It has always been my I have been able to go deeper on
aim, as it was the Apostle Paul’s, a couple of subjects that are
to preach Christ. Alongside this I important to consider. I have
have been able to participate in found these times to be of mutual
the praise services at Hope House benefit as iron sharpens iron.
and to speak at other gatherings
outside the church.
‘…that we may present
‘…warning (urging) everyone mature in Christ.’
everyone…’ In my role with the It is our desire to see every
One Mission team I have tried member of the congregation
to develop a sense of urgency become fully devoted followers
for mission, both at home and of Christ. Café Explore has been a
abroad. This has meant being great opportunity to see a
involved in the planning team for maturing of those who come
the Release conference which along each week as they walk
aimed to encourage the through Mark’s gospel at their
congregation in one of our own pace. It is my hope that as
core values – missional living. the year unfolds we will be able to
One Mission has also been assist our members in maturing
working with our missionaries to into ‘whole life’ disciples.
plan our weekend for 2018 that
we hope will both inform and
inspire.