Mission
Evangelism
Sharing and showing the good news of God in Christ, so that others may believe.
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"It is all about issuing the invitation of Jesus Christ to follow him. And that is an invitation which is issued to all."
Click here for Archbishop Justin's remarks
Evangelism is an important aspect of the work of the Diocese. Initiatives taking place around the Diocese include:
Alpha Courses
Alpha has been running for well over 20 years and has spread around the globe under the leadership of Nicky Gumbel from Holy Trinity, Brompton.
Around a central meal, the Alpha course explores the basics of Christianity by means of a short presentation followed by small group discussions. Towards the end of the course, participants are invited to gather for a day or even a weekend to reflect and build on what they have learnt.
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More here, or contact Nicola Saunders: nicola.saunders@alpha.org
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For information on Global Alpha Training, visit www.gat.alpha.org
Church planting
Church planting is a process that results in a new, local Christian church being established. Click here for our Diocesan Policy on Church Planting, approved by Diocesan Synod in November 2016.
Christians from Persian backgrounds
A growing number of people from Muslim backgrounds in Iran and neighbouring regions like Dari-speaking parts of Afghanistan and Kurdish parts of Iraq are attending Church of England Churches. The same phenomenon is seen in other denominations and right across Europe. If there is a Persian presence in your church, please fill in this questionnaire and return it by e-mail to the Revd Dr Tom Wilson.
Fresh Expressions of Church and Pioneer Ministry
The Fresh Expressions website has links to all areas of its work and many resources including Pioneer Ministry. The Diocese of Salisbury’s Learning for Discipleship and Ministry Team can also provide further advice for anyone considering Pioneer Ministry.
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Click here for our M4M (Ministry 4 Mission) pages
Parish Pilgrimages
Missions have been organised in various parts of the Diocese, most recently in the Pewsey Vale area.
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For information about this and other mission pilgrimages, contact the Area Offices:
ramsbury.office@salisbury.anglican.org
sherborne.office@salisbury.anglican.org
Good News down the Street
A chance conversation may lead to the question `Would you like to know more about Christianity?` A team of 3 lay people can visit a home and share the Word of God over 6 or so sessions.
- Contact the Revd Robin Hungerford:
rhungerford157@btinternet.com
Healing on the Streets and Prayer Ministry
HOTS (Healing on the Streets) started in Coleraine and has a central base in Bath. Locally, groups are working in Devizes, Melksham and Weymouth.
Street Pastors
An ecumenical initiative reaching out to the night-time economy of young people leaving pubs and clubs in the small hours of the night and early morning.
There are currently projects in Trowbridge, Salisbury and Weymouth.
Other helpful organisations
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