Making the name of Jesus famous in Bologna
Church planter Marco Martella shares how support from Union Mission is helping Nuova Vita Downtown church reach Bologna with the gospel.
Church planting in West London
Church planter David Seckington, who is supported by Union Mission, reflects on opportunities to share Jesus in London.
Church planting in Ireland: an update from David Varney
Union Mission is supporting David Varney’s vision to see 32 church plants set up across Northern Ireland in partnership with the Advance Network.
Planting Pitfalls: Healthy relationships with parent churches
As part of the Planting Pitfalls series building on his research among struggling plants, Dan Steel thinks about how church plants can maintain a healthy relationship with the parent church.
Church Planting in Belfast
David Varney writes about church planting work in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It’s great to see Union’s missional ecosystem being a source of support here.
Planting Pitfalls: What are our priorities?
As part of the Planting Pitfalls series building on his research among struggling plants, Dan Steel, local pastor and part of the Acts 29 UK network, encourages church planters to build wisely and so avoid some of the most common risk factors. This article looks at the ways we allocate our time and what we trust to deliver results.
‘We do not lose heart’: Reflections from a church planting pastor’s wife
Lois Franks works alongside her husband church planting in the Rhondda valley of South Wales. Here, she shares some of the joys and challenges of being a church planting pastor’s wife.
Churches planting churches in Sweden, Greece and the Balkans
Reports coming in from projects that have received Union Mission funds are a real cause for celebration.
Planting Pitfalls: Don’t undo what Jesus has done
As part of the Planting Pitfalls series building on his research among struggling plants, Dan Steel, local pastor and part of the Acts 29 UK network, encourages church planters to build wisely and so avoid some of the most common risk factors. This article looks at the vital topic of unity.
The hidden place: an update from Rotterdam
Erik Pham from Rotterdam, the Netherlands, shares the story of the start of Baptistenkerk op Zuid and the encouragement of connecting with Union Mission.
Chapels, culture, and Christ: Ministry among Welsh speakers
Union Mission is actively partnering with Welsh-speaking pastors like Gwilym Tudur to strengthen church planting and revitalisation in Wales. Gwilym reflects on the state of Christianity in Wales in the light of the recent 2021 census results.
A new Macedonian call: the birthplace of European Christianity needs the gospel again
Union Mission partner Sasco Georgievski from the Evangelical Church in Northern Macedonia urges us to pray.
Religious, but not knowing Christ: an update from Serbia
Emanuel Ralevic, pastor and Dean of the Balkan Theological Seminary in Nis, supported by Union Mission, gives us some insights into the challenge of building the church in Serbia.
Planting Pitfalls: The Pain of Opposition
As part of the Planting Pitfalls series building on his research among struggling plants, Dan Steel, local pastor and part of the Acts 29 UK network, encourages church planters to build wisely and so avoid some of the most common risk factors. This article looks at the impact of opposition to a new church plant.
New York to Glasgow: Why would you do that?
Church planter Michael Davis tells us what brought his family to their new home.
The most godless place on earth?
André Meyer, pastor of Leipzigprojekt Church in Leipzig, Germany, reflects on the impact of secularisation in former East Germany, providing a sober warning and fuel for our prayers.
No Superheroes Here, Please: Encouragement for Church Planters
Following on from his Planting Pitfalls research, Dan Steel opens up a vital conversation about honesty among church planters about our limitations, to avoid risks of isolation and burn out.
A heart for South Wales: Rhodri and Katie’s story
Kerstin Bowsher catches up with Rhodri Thomas, whose church plant in South Wales has recently celebrated its first year of ministry.
Church Planting in Greece
Gorge Tolias, Union Mission partner and partner of Glyfada church in Athens, shares what God is doing through church planting in Greece and beyond.
Partners in the Gospel: From South Korea to South Wales
This blog post reflects on the call to warm-hearted, joyful partnership in church planting.