Ministry Location: London, UK
Ministry Description: We are working with churches (in the Co-Mission network:
https://www.co-mission.org/) in Central/West London, supporting their efforts in evangelism and discipleship. I have been serving as an Assistant/Associate Pastor at a church in Chelsea. I (Justin) was recently approved for a role with Sports Chaplaincy UK as a chaplain - we are waiting for placement (currently there are 3 possible openings).
Recent Ministry Fruit: I was able to mentor a ministry intern at the church as he led the youth ministry for the first time. It has been a very fruitful relationship that has seen him grow as a leader and disciple-maker of young people in this multi-church youth group. We also cared for the church during a 10 week sabbatical for the senior pastor and his wife, amid the departure of the assistant minister who left during that time to attend seminary. We helped lead a fundraising campaign for the roof of the church, where we raised £80k ($110k) and kept the church from falling into financial ruin. I have been able to share the gospel with multiple people from Chelsea, including 2 Chinese nationals from our international cafe who had excellent questions! Amanda has had great success in building relationships with the mums at the school and been able to turn so many conversations towards the gospel. The very fact we are here in London for Christian work is a conversation in and of itself.
Recent Challenges: After serving with St. Andrews Chelsea for 8 months, we have had a split with them. They were not dissatisfied with our attitudes or work, and they have affirmed that we have not sinned/failed morally. They did not believe that our family was a fit for their church. It has been a very, very upsetting time for us because of this rejection. Our ReachGlobal team leaders are supporting us through this transition. We have landed at a church as attenders for now, but there are good things on the horizon.
