Hi, my name’s John and if you read Big Al’s recent post, well I’m even taller than him! I’ve lived in Luton for 3 years with my wife and 3 kids; we love living here and moved here very deliberately … Read More
I know God’s heart is towards the poor because I read over and over, from the beginning of the Bible to its end, of God’s care with instruction to provide for all, especially the poor and marginalised. Also during periods … Read More
Writing my first blog feels a little scary! I regularly read inspiring and interesting blogs written by others and if I am honest have never felt the urge to write. Tony asked me if I could write something so here … Read More
The Maslow Hierarchy of needs says that unless of physical needs are met, food, water, warmth, rest, we are not able to focus on the other needs. We are serving an increasing number of the poor whose basic needs are … Read More
There are lots of different understandings of what pastoral care and discipleship should look like within a local church. This is an attempt to define this for Hope Church. Our preferred term is well-being (shalom). Aim :- To create … Read More
Open House lounge has changed over the years, it has grown in numbers, the amount of people coming in from outside the church with little church background has increased. Yet, the vision and ethos remain the same. We are … Read More