About
Paul has been involved in Church leadership for over 25 years. Throughout this time he has become more and more concerned with the Churches ability to ‘GO’. A Gap has developed between Christian communities (Church) and others in our community, especially those that have no interest or intention to connect with God.
For many years he has developed a number of initiatives to make authentic connections with those that 'don't do church'. Mind The Gap is simply an extension of this, seeking to share life's journey with others in an honest, authentic and open way.
In addition, Mind The Gap seeks to help others develop gifting and ministries, utilising what we've called the 'me too' principle. Mentoring, encouraging and supporting others to also ‘Go!'.
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More and more, the desire grows in me simply to walk around, greet people, enter their homes, sit on their doorsteps, play ball, throw water, and be known as someone who wants to live with them. Its a privilege to have the time to practice this simple ministry of presence. Still, it is not as simple as it seams. My own desire to be useful, to do something significant, or to be part of some impressive project is so strong that soon my time is taken up with meetings, conferences, study groups, and workshops that prevent me from walking the streets. It is difficult not to have plans, not to organise people around an argument cause, and not to feel that you are working directly for social progress. But I wonder more and more if the first thing shouldn’t be, to know people by name, to eat and drink with them, to listen to their stories and tell your own, and to let them know with words, handshakes, and hugs that you do not simply like them, but truly love them.
Henri Nouwen
Activities
Walking Church
Walking church is simply a way to be together and experience something of the Christian faith. Many of us have found walking together with a short discussion topic does just that. Walking Church is growing and many new groups are starting throughout the country. To find out more visit walkingchurch.co.uk
Quest
Though some refer to it as a "retreat," the term doesn't do it justice with what "retreat" typically brings to mind. Some have called it an "intensive sabbatical," a time away without distractions of our busy lives. Each person walks away describing it differently. For some, it's about their identity in Christ, others describe restoration from being spiritually dry or empty, and some have said that while on the event they found salvation and freedom. Quest has also been compared to a spiritual workout, and much like a physical workout there's warm-up, the workout itself, and cool-down. Find Out More
Encounter Weekends
Taking time out to walk, eat, drink beer and encounter God.
Bold Life
BOLD is a small group of men who have committed to 'step up' and 'man up'. Each taking an active role in helping others grow in their faith whilst also being accountable to someone who is more mature in their faith.
PubChurch
Does what it says on the tin. Its a small group of people meeting up in the pub to try and make sense of life - mine - yours and a bloke called Jesus.
CVM Area Coordinator
Paul Is an area coordinator for CVM. Its mission to see 1,000,000 men introduced to Jesus. With many men leaving church and even more having no interest to make that connection. CVM seeks to support Christian men and mens groups by providing resources, support and training to introduce men to Jesus. Paul works in the South West actively engaging with others both locally and nationally. Find out more visit www.cvm.org.uk
Breakfast Club
Meeting once a week for breakfast small groups mutually support each other whilst enjoying food.
The FuelCast
Strengthen your faith with a free daily inspirational discipleship video.
See Pauls videos here or visit www.thefuelcast.com
There’s a gap between churches and those that have no intention of attending church. Mind the Gap seeks to bridge this gap by creatively bringing the two together
EngageCreatively engaging with people that don’t do church |
EncourageLooking for opportunities to encourage relationship with Jesus |
EquipHelping churches to realise their potential and to rediscover their mission |
