Doing Church Differently
Leaders' Day June 2025
At a recent Leaders’ Day we heard from three pioneers across our Association who are Doing Church Differently: sharing inspiring stories of mission, community, and fresh expressions of church. Their sessions reminded us that fruit isn’t only found in Sunday services, but in lives transformed through creativity, faith, and love in action.
We’re delighted to make these sessions available for you to catch up on, along with study guides designed to help churches, home groups, and leadership teams reflect and discuss what this could mean in your own setting.
Explore the stories, watch the talks, and download the resources to spark a fresh vision where you are.
Beech Hill
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Discover how a small team brought new life to a chapel on the brink of closure by loving their village in practical ways. This study invites your church or group to explore what it means to measure fruit by lives changed, not Sunday numbers. Perfect for sparking fresh ideas in local mission and community engagement.
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Ocean Church
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Born from a watersports library in Poole, Ocean Church is a story of meeting God in creation, community, and adventure. This study helps groups think about contextual mission, creative worship, and giving permission to try new ways of being church. A great resource for those wanting to experiment and step outside the walls.
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Sabbatical Reflections
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What if church looked more like the Bible than tradition? Drawing on insights from Rev. Andy Perryman’s sabbatical, this resource challenges us to consider mission-focused, multi-voiced, and simple forms of church that genuinely make disciples. A thought-provoking study for churches ready to reflect on the future.
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Doing Church Differently Reflection Series
Doing Church Differently is a series designed to help you and your church reflect on its mission and ministry through the lens of other churches. As churches share the journey they are on, hopefully there will be something that speaks to your context.
Each video has accompanying study notes to help you reflect biblically on the themes. These can be used in small groups or for a church meeting.
Shiloh Community Church
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Shiloh Community Church in Guernsey has transitioned from a traditional Sunday-focused model to a community-driven mission, offering a food bank, clothing bank, mental health support, and cafés to serve those in need. Led by Christy Salmon, the church has adapted its worship and outreach to break barriers, build relationships, and transform lives through faith and practical support.
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Ocean Church Part 1
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Ocean Church is a unique outdoor Christian community that gathers in nature, particularly on beaches, to integrate faith with the natural world and foster a missional way of life. Founded by John, it emphasises meeting with Jesus outdoors, hospitality, and discipleship beyond traditional church buildings, encouraging innovative expressions of worship and outreach.
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Ocean Church Part 2
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This video continues exploring Ocean Church, an innovative outdoor Christian community led by John. It highlights how faith can be deeply connected to nature, particularly the water, where many people already experience peace, awe, and a sense of the divine. John shares how his passion for the sea—whether through surfing, swimming, or kayaking—has shaped this unique form of church, meeting people where they are and helping them recognise God's presence in their experiences. However, pioneering this approach has not been without challenges.
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Camberley Baptist Church
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The video follows Camberley Baptist Church's journey of renewal under new co-ministers Richard and Fran Bellingham, as they seek to grow as a missional, Jesus-focused community. Through partnerships and outreach initiatives like community clean-ups and resource-sharing, they aim to balance social action with faith, encouraging other churches to rethink their mission.
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RAF Chaplaincy Part 1
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This video explores military chaplaincy in the Royal Air Force (RAF) through Jonathan Stewart, a Baptist minister who transitioned from local church ministry to serving service personnel and their families. He shares the unique, immersive role of RAF chaplains in providing pastoral care, spiritual guidance, and confidential support in both everyday life and high-pressure environments.
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RAF Chaplaincy Part 2
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This video emphasises the chaplain’s presence as a source of peace, bringing comfort to those struggling with personal, family, or work-related pressures. Jonathan also shares how he supports personnel post-deployment, helping them process their experiences and reintegrate into everyday life. He sees his work as a ministry of presence, sharing God’s love through compassion, availability, and genuine care rather than just preaching.
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