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“ Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.’

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WelcomeWe welcome you to Church Army’s Mission Community. We hope you are excited by all that you read - we would love you to join us and be part of the journey.

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Church Army Mission Community

Our purposeChurch Army’s Mission Community exists to encourage, resource and enable you to share your faith with others through words and action.

Our visionChurch Army’s Mission Community is a movement of Christians across the United Kingdom and Ireland who are passionate about the Good News of Jesus Christ and who want to share it with their family, friends, neighbours, colleagues and with those in need in their communities.

The Mission Community is a place where you can be encouraged, resourced and gather together with other Christians who are committed to evangelism.

Our values• to follow Jesus wholeheartedly• a passion to see people come into a living relationship with Jesus • a heart for those in need and living in poverty• a pioneering spirit willing to push the boundaries so that others

might come to know Jesus • a love and commitment to the local church

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Hannah Seal, a children’s worker in Kent, said:

Being part of Church Army’s Mission Community gives me a sense of belonging, which assures me that I am not alone and that my ministry is part of a big community. It enables me to serve God and develop my gifts, knowing that I do so with the prayers, encouragement and support of others.

“”Nicholas Lebey, a Pioneer Evangelist working

with young people at Church Army’s Greenwich Centre of Mission in London, said:

I am delighted to be part of Church Army’s Mission Community. It offers me the opportunity to learn from others, receive support, encouragement and prayers all of which are essential for my ministry. The sense of belonging to a wider family and journeying together as a community is also exciting and enriching.

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Michelle West, a mum, administrator and Church of England Reader from Sheffield, said:

Church Army’s Mission Community is such an exciting and diverse community to be part of. I am part of the Sheffield cluster which meets regularly and it is great to know there is a support network to enable each of us to offer our gifts and prayerful support to each other in our Christian lives, no matter what shape our ministry is. I feel truly blessed to be part of the Mission Community and am excited by what I can give and receive by being part of this loving and prayerful family.

Paul Hamilton, Rector of St Nicholas’ Church in Ingrave, Essex, said:

It wasn’t long after God found me that he used Church Army to shape and train me in His ongoing mission to find others. Being a part of the Mission Community means that process continues as I learn and make a contribution to our learning.

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Community life

If you become a member of the Mission Community you will be joining a nationwide movement of people. You can get involved in the following ways:

Local • Local Gatherings provide regular opportunities for members to

meet together for fellowship, prayer and mutual support.

• Support networks are available by phone or online for those who are unable to travel easily or live at a distance from other members.

• Mentoring partnerships enable members to support one another in evangelism.

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Regional • Regional Celebrations see our local gatherings come together for

prayer and worship.

• Regional Days are led by Church Army’s Senior Leadership Team where news and vision is shared.

• Days of Reflection allow individuals from local gatherings to come together for times of retreat.

National• The Wilson Carlile Centre (WCC) in Sheffield is the home of

Church Army and is home to our office staff. The centre also has conferencing facilities, accommodation, chapel, café, garden and theological library. It is a place of hospitality, retreat and training open to all Mission Community members. To find out more visit wilsoncarlilecentre.org.uk

• Prayer Days encourage the whole community to pray for Church Army’s work and for people’s individual ministries.

• The National Gathering is where hundreds of us gather together for worship, fellowship and teaching.

The Wilson Carlile Centre


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VolunteeringGiving your time, skills and creativity can make an amazing difference to people’s lives. Across the country we have hundreds of volunteers working alongside our evangelists or in our projects. To get involved please contact the Mission Community Team by telephoning 0300 123 2113.

Praying togetherChurch Army’s Mission Community is committed to prayer and the following resources are available to help you:

• Through the day with Church Army is a daily prayer resource which offers simple morning, midday, evening and night prayers to feed those with a passion for evangelism.

• Church Army’s Prayer Diary helps us to pray for the whole community.

• Daily prayers take place each day in the chapel at the Wilson Carlile Centre in Sheffield at midday.

For more information visit www.churcharmy.org.uk/prayer

Volunteers working with the homeless at our Church on the Bus project in Derbyshire

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Staying connected• Mission Community Connected is our regular

newsletter for members.

• Shareit! is Church Army’s magazine filled with inspiring stories about our work and how we are impacting people’s lives. It is published twice a year and is available in print or online. We also have a monthly email newsletter InTouch. To find out more visit www.churcharmy.org.uk/resources or telephone 0300 123 2113.

• Keep in touch with what we’re doing and what you can do to help by following us:

@ChurchArmy

www.facebook.com/churcharmy

Give to us and fundraise for usChurch Army relies on voluntary donations to continue its pioneering work. Therefore, as a member of our Mission Community, please consider if you can support us. To find out more visit www.churcharmy.org.uk/support or telephone 0300 123 2113.


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How you can belong

To become a member of the Mission Community and join us on this exciting journey, you will be asked to make promises committing yourself to:

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our Community Rule of Life

our life together as a Mission Community

The promises

At the core of Church Army’s Mission Community is the call to share our faith with others. As each of us is unique, we will do this in different ways according to our character, gifts and the context where God has placed us.

1 Commitment to sharing faith through words and action

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2 Commitment to the Rule of LifeChurch Army’s founder, Wilson Carlile, in 1882 established the organisation on three principles; conversion, consecration and Christian community. Today, we remain committed to living our lives by these principles as set out in our Rule of Life. Therefore Mission Community members promise to:

• live in thankfulness for how Jesus Christ found and saved us, which motivates us, in response, to share our faith with others

• live our lives in a manner worthy of followers of Jesus Christ, shaped by prayer and God’s word

• be in Christian community with others, so together we can live out the gospel

• with the help of God and by His Holy Spirit enable people to come into a relationship with Jesus Christ

• show God’s love by the way we live – by both our words and our actions

• focus on those who are marginalised

• encourage, support and train the church in evangelism

The full version of the Rule of Life can be found online at www.camissioncommunity.org.uk

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If you are interested in becoming a member of the Mission Community, please contact our Mission Community Team by

emailing [email protected] or telephone 0300 123 2113.

Once you have done this, your application will begin before you make your promises and formally become a member.

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3 Commitment to our life together as a Mission CommunityBeing part of Church Army’s Mission Community means committing to:

• regularly attending local Mission Community gatherings and events, and/or engagement with the community through other networks e.g. online

• praying for the Mission Community

• being accountable to the Mission Community Leadership and to the members of your local gathering

• living by our Rule of Life

• taking opportunities to promote and resource the ministry of the Mission Community

Contact usChurch Army Mission CommunityWilson Carlile Centre50 Cavendish StreetSheffieldS3 7RZ

Tel: 0300 123 2113Email: [email protected]: www.camissioncommunity.org.uk

Church Army is a Registered Charity Nos. 226226 & SC040457A Company Limited by guarantee, registered in England & Wales No: 37169 C

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