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. We have found that parents are often looking for good quality activities for their children and when the children are happy, they are too. This is absolutely central to church growth. When teenagers are getting saved and are active in church life, the whole church is encouraged. Though young people are the church of today, the future belongs to them.