Encouraging women in leadership and ministry

Fresh Streams has recognised this as a key issue for churches, one which is sadly still controversial and even more sadly still causing pain for many. Here, Stephen Rand reviews the debate and challenges leaders to be pro-active: “Can anyone … more

Encouraging a new generation of church leaders

Rob White identifies three crucial aspects of raising up young leaders: I have some considerable passion about this topic. Did I hear someone say, “That’s because you’re getting older, mate!?” I think that helps to stoke up my interest, but I’ve … more

Luke 4-shaped mission

Mike Pears is pioneering urban mission – and urban mission training – in Bristol. Here he reflects on the implications of ‘the Nazareth Manifesto’ for our own engagement in mission. Luke 4 lays out some foundational understanding for the mission of … more

The heart of Fresh Streams

Rob White signed off our 2011 Conference by highlighting two things that should be at the heart of Fresh Streams going into the future: The power of the Spirit We are a Word & Spirit network, but we as leaders … more