LATEST STORIES FROM AROUND ELIM

ONE MOVEMENT, ONE MISSION

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MAKING DISCIPLES - more

Joy Carpenter didn’t expect a Christmas shopping trip to change her life. But what she saw on the streets of Stoke-on-Trent that day drove her to launch a new outreach

Get up, get ready and get going!

Roger Grassham explains the theme behind March’s Engage Prayer event when people were called to prayer walk

Elim member honoured by King

For the past 40 years, Elim Leicester member Brian Jackson has volunteered for a huge variety of causes. His tireless efforts were rewarded when King Charles announced his first ever New Year’s Honours List.

Celebrating Windrush 75. A day to remember - a day I won't forget.

Mark Greenwood, Elim's National Evangelist, recounts his experience at the National Windrush Anniversary service.

No better hands

In 2020 Leanne Mallett faced the diagnosis every woman dreads. In her new book With These Hands she shares how she coped with cancer, what she learned about God’s faithfulness, and the strength he gives when we need it most

Being in the Elim Leaders Summit volunteer team was a true gift

A key element for this event is the host of volunteers who help things run smoothly. But there’s a lot more to it than just hard work, say volunteers Iwan Smith and Claire Jackson.

It’s the daddy of podcasts on parenting!

Parenting Tools is a podcast “where two dads navigate the relentless beauty and hilarious chaos of parenting”, which aims to bring sanity, honesty and humour to frazzled fathers. everywhere.

Still offering hope after one year in a war zone

After Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Elim’s biggest ever relief effort has brought aid to hundreds of Ukrainians.

Over 100 responses to the Gospel at Limitless One

Limitless hosted fantastic gatherings with young people in eight locations throughout Scotland, England, Ireland and Wales in February, with 111 young people responding to the gospel.

DEVELOPING LEADERS - more

A friend, a student, a legacy

Mark Greenwood offers a personal tribute to Gary Gibbs, who retires later this year

'Reel' good way to reach out to community

How do you give people a taste of church when they’ve never set foot in your building? With a lively set of Instagram Reels, Bootle Elim’s Yvonne Yates has found a way

A new role in retirement

After stepping down after almost three decades of pastoral ministry, Ian Moore tells in his own words how he’s taking on a new role

Great memories as long serving pastor retires

After four decades as a pastor, David Oorloff is retiring. He recounts freezing scout huts, snowy car dealerships, clearing big debts and other adventures during his bi-vocational career

Paul's dream job as chaplain

As a child, Paul Johnson wanted to become part of the team at St Helens rugby club. Now Paul, who is a leadership team member at an Elim church, has achieved that – as the club’s chaplain

Ministry is blooming around the world

Liberation Ministries has been helping people find and live out their destinies since 1999. Direction caught up with founders Brian and Vanessa Richardson to find out how God has been moving through the organisation

Ultimatum that transformed my life

Dawn Robinson was on the verge of suicide when a word from God transformed her life, sparking 26 years of energetic community ministry that continues today

Go to the source

God had chosen a moment to show me he was holding me and healing me inwardly, says Chris Cartwright, Elim's national leader.

New team leads the relational Elim Network

In 2022, a new team came together to steer the Elim Network and represent its members at a national level.

GROWING CHURCHES - more

Sowing hope into the fabric of community!

For Julian and Sarah Richards, being at the centre of local life is key to sharing the gospel. They told Chris Rolfe their story

Families on crest of a wave thanks to church

It’s not often you can find a mountain-top experience at the seaside, but Darren Edwards at Ignite Church in Lincoln has managed it. And on a budget too…

Hunger for God growing among church’s youth

What do an adopt-a-student project, a Knife Angel vigil and teen well-being groups have in common? They’re all part of Faye Harris’ work as a youth pastor in Corby

Food for thought leads to community project

When New Springs church in Loughborough responded to an unusual call from God, a modern-day ‘feed-the-5,000 project’ was born. Phil Weaver told Chris Rolfe all about it

Revive Elim's Choice project impacts community

Behind the beautiful Cornish beaches, a local community is being supported by Revive Elim Church’s unique and wide-ranging offer. Church pastor Sammy Millar tells the story

A year of prayer, praise, holiness and harvest

When prophets predicted a year of harvest Darren Edwards took them at their word. Healing campaigns, more intense worship and spiritual warfare have followed.

30th Anniversary and counting

Elim Italy marks its 30th anniversary and we asked the movement’s president Pastor Samuele Pellerito to guide us through its biggest milestones so far

New church plant in Newton Abbot

A brand new church plant is taking root in Newton Abbot. Could this be the first of a wealth of new Elim churches in the South West?

Community gets boost

The Gateway Centre and its community outreach project Café Avodah have become a community hub and safe haven in Launceston says manager Teresa Pickup

REACHING NATIONS - more Missionary updates

How Grimsby became inspiration for Kenya!

Your Place in Kenya is a small project but it has a big heart. Grimsby Neighbourhood Church pastor Sue Boyle tells the story of the community initiative her church is sponsoring