LATEST STORIES FROM AROUND ELIM

ONE MOVEMENT, ONE MISSION

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MAKING DISCIPLES - more

It’s always a highlight for students, tutors and their families and friends but last year’s RTC graduation was that little bit extra special

Who knew evangelism could be so much fun?

After two days with the Elim Evangelism Team, Gloucester Elim saw people equipped, the church mobilised, and local families responding to Jesus.

Back where his story began

Marco Cincar wasn’t an obvious candidate for youth leadership. He didn’t grow up in a Christian home, and the youth leaders at Gloucester Elim Church knew him as the cheeky one, the lad who was, in his own words, “not the most well behaved.”

You’re really connected to the Word and the story...

Chris Rolfe visited Jerusalem before the recent conflict escalation with Iran. Her journey to the Holy Land transformed how she sees the Easter story.

Tears – a gift from a weeping God

Tears are shown as a God-given expression of human emotion, not weakness. Scripture reveals that God sees and values every tear, and through grief, He brings healing, comfort, and hope.

We need strength from God like never before

With the quiet revival in full swing, we’re in exciting times, but we need God’s strength to seize the opportunities it’s creating, says Mark Pugh. Here, we bring you nine lessons in strength we gleaned from him during a recent talk

Help write next chapter of UK’s youth ministry

Peter Hutchinson explores how church-based youth ministry can fill the gap left by public service cuts – inspiring a new generation to follow Jesus

Standing up for the everyday

Faithfulness is not about the size of the battlefield, but the willingness to stand when others step back, writes Liam Husband

Faith in the Everyday

We often think of Esther, Deborah and Ruth as inspiring women in the Bible, says Silvano Griffith Francis. But there are also remarkable women closer to home. At BE church, three women share how they live out their faith in everyday life.

DEVELOPING LEADERS - more

Counting the cost of a calling

As student finance hits the headlines again, Peter Hutchinson argues theological education is not just a cost – it is an investment in calling, formation and service

The apprenticeship of discipleship

Peter Hutchinson, Marketing Manager at Regents Theological College, explores how theological learning and practical experience can work hand in hand.

Graduation marks 100th anniversary

It’s always a highlight for students, tutors and their families and friends but last year’s RTC graduation was that little bit extra special

What I’ve learned on the mission field in Romania

From multiplied sandwiches to transformed lives, Liz Face reflects on two decades of Gospel mission in Romania and why returning home doesn’t mean leaving her calling behind

Back where his story began

Belief is back!

Is your church ready for the gospel opportunity of a lifetime? Fresh from her involvement at a Limitless leaders’ event, Pioneer UK’s Ness Wilson talked Chris Rolfe through the revival of faith, Bible reading and passion for the gospel she is witnessing

Lessons I’ve learned over five decades

As another birthday dawned, I suddenly thought, “I’m the same age as old people!

Opening doors of opportunity for a rising generation

As national concern grows around young people not in work, education or training, Regents Theological College offers a hopeful picture of formation, vocation and purpose.

Unity in Christ often means we should listen before leading...

“We went to serve but left transformed.” A five-day mission to Romania left Minister in Training Ellie Watson and the team deeply challenged and inspired

GROWING CHURCHES - more

The church plant that sprouted from a pub

How many churches do you know that began life in the worst pub in town? Yet it was in this unlikely setting that the seeds for Rediscover Crediton were sown – and from them a church is beginning to blossom.

New chapter for Bristol as King’s Elim takes root

It has been years since Elim last planted an Alliance church in Bristol. Today, in the north-east of the city, a fresh chapter is being written.

Baby steps making big impact for community

God is using Braintree Elim’s drop-in centre, playgroup and baby bank to care for vulnerable families when they need it most. The team behind them told Chris Rolfe about their work.

Church celebrates a major milestone!

Connect Life Church celebrated the 75th anniversary of its building, giving thanks for God's faithfulness and reaffirming its mission to share Jesus and serve the community.

I never saw myself as a church planter!

In 2022, first-time planter Pete Benest felt God call him and his wife Sarah to start a church. With the congregation now well established, we asked him about its early days and the lessons he’s learned from them

I’ve learned that inmates are the same the world over!

With a wealth of experience from the UK, chaplain Simeon Sturney is helping churches and prisons in Ghana support offenders too. His new book proved to be the perfect training tool on a recent visit. Chris Rolfe reports.

Our church already feels like a family

Last year, Richard and Klaudia Cairns moved to Barnsley to launch Inside Out Church. Now, fresh from celebrating its first anniversary, they told Chris Rolfe about their first year in action

Peace in the Prayer Space

At Elim Leaders Summit, the Prayer Space became a place where anxious hearts found peace, tired leaders found strength, and quiet moments of prayer began bearing fruit far beyond the event itself.

We’re giving our community some food for thought...

From an evangelistic food bank to plans for a £3m building project, God is blessing people in and through Elim Croydon, says pastor Cornelius Osei-Fosu

REACHING NATIONS - more Missionary updates

Matt and Ellie Heywood News August 2026

News from Matt and Ellie Heywood in the Philippines

Osborn News from Estonia September 2026

News from Alan and Alice Osborn, Estonia

News from Gary and Ellen Sweetman September 2026

News from Gary and Ellen Sweetman in Brazil

John and Rachel McDonough News August 2026

News from the McDonoughs in Paraguay.

McKillops News July 2026

News from Nyangombe Christian Training Centre

What I’ve learned on the mission field in Romania

From multiplied sandwiches to transformed lives, Liz Face reflects on two decades of Gospel mission in Romania and why returning home doesn’t mean leaving her calling behind