connecting leaders and churches for mission.....

WHAT IS MAINSTREAM?

ABOUT US   REGIONS KEY TOPICS RESOURCES Mainstream.....started in the seventies as a renewal movement within the Baptist denomination. Having seen its original vision largely fulfilled, Mainstream is now developing as a movement of leaders and churches committed to seeking God as we stand alongside one another to share in God's mission in the world. We are a home to churches and church leaders both within and beyond the Baptist Union. We believe there is a wealth of experience and wisdom amongst us that can help us all express mission effectively. Mainstream values are expressed in..... being committed to Word and Spirit connecting leaders and churches for mission equipping leaders to fulfil their God-given potential equipping leadership teams to catch the vision and engage in mission equipping churches by offering teaching and prophetic input   Mainstream has a passion to facilitate...... local groups of like minded leaders clustering of churches that are one in Spirit and purpose cross-church projects and partnerships for mission motivation and training of young leaders working together to share vision and resources regional get-togethers to supplement the local groups connecting of specialist functions such as youth workers, children's workers and pastoral workers teaching and prophetic input to church weekends and Christian holiday weeks   Mainstream identifies four focal points of urgency in God's mission -   1. Apostolic Ministry..... As Mainstream Network Minister, Rob White with his wife Marion has a national apostolic ministry. They are part of a wider apostolic team, some working nationally, some locally, all focused on offering their gifts and experience to pursue the vision of Mainstream described above. Read more about how some of the team see their role in apostolic ministry.   2. Local groups of leaders..... Like minded leaders meeting locally together to: build mutually affirming relationships pray and seek the mind of God together minister to and encourage each other share experiences and resources   3. Inspiring Events..... The Mainstream Conference is held annually at Swanwick, Monday to Wednesday in the second week of January. Other national events are organised from time to time Some regional Mainstream groups organise Theology Days and Leadership Days.   4. Relevant Communication..... Regular email updates share news and comment to build the reality of the network Occasional printed publications provide a platform to stimulate debate and encourage leadership teams to consider vital issues Articles on key topics are included on the website

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