CHURCH PLANTING

Last year was a busy year for CRT. In 2022, we celebrated 29 church plants and revitalisations, bringing our network total up to 154!

Each of those 154 churches represents a community space where people can gather in worship, be supported in difficult times, and where the good news of the Gospel can spread further.

Some of the plants and revitalisations made possible by your gift were new, others were generational plants from other plants. Whatever their case, God has moved powerfully in such a short space of time.

Basingstoke Church has seen huge expansion and social impact since last year. The plant – which consists of four sites - focuses on families and has seen an overwhelming response from the local community.

As many as 100 people from the community have encountered Jesus. Not only are people coming to faith, but they have been able to receive practical assistance.

A lot of new mums came with the same feelings of loneliness and being overwhelmed.

Basingstoke listened to the needs of the community and were able to respond, launching a Tots and Toddlers Group. With upwards of 40 families attending, starting a second group is on the horizon for Basingstoke!

Risen Christ Wyken has seen some huge strides. Children’s attendance has gone up tenfold!

Meanwhile, the church performed their first full immersion baptism, with the newly-baptised man now stepping up as one of the main leaders of the new men’s ministry.

After attending the Accelerator Programme and planting into Wyken, minister Paul Pavlou has had members of the community notice the transformation of the local area.