Nearly half the congregation are under 25 on a normal Sunday. Over 60 people have become Christians. We became the third church in the Burslem Mission Circuit in late 1995 when about 50 people took up membership and some of the original team went back to Swan Bank. The membership is now 102. Obviously, like all churches we remain very vulnerable and are aware of all our shortcomings.
Church planting is really hard work.
We have prayed like never before. We actively encourage everyone, young and old, to make genuine friendships with people outside the church and find ways to bring them to a service or other activity. And I do literally mean bring. Experience shows that friendship is the key. Ours is called 'The Lighthouse' and is staffed by experienced and dedicated workers who put a huge amount of effort into the planning and delivery each Sunday.