January was so very full! Started with Red Letter Christians Uk retreat,Nazarene Theological College MA intensive, CMS Pioneer’s immersion, Community of Aidan & Hilda annual retreat, Pioneers visit to East London too. Lots happening locally too with schools, church, charity, paddle club & housing!

🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 Thanks to Nazarene Theological College, you can now access a FREE online video course based on my book #NoWastelands! This 8-session course is designed to equip and inspire you to make a real difference in your local community. Start today: ntcvirtual.onlinecoursehost.com/courses/-nowas…

Thanks @NatalieBurfitt from CMS Pioneer for this insightful interview with Cathy Chapman and I about the wonders of #Pilgrimage! churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-blog/p…

Here is our latest news and Seedbeds vision for 2025. Love to support you and your local community this year. linkedin.com/pulse/help-us-…

Grateful to have been interviewed on Premier Christian Radio with the story going live 5pm, Easter Monday. "Answering the Call of God with Ash Barker" - Special Programmes - Premier Plus premier.plus/prayers-of-hop…

Appreciated the visit from Ian Britton from Premier Christian Radio to Lodge Road Community Church & his sharing of our stories. Especially loved the interviews with some of our locals. "Answering the Call of God with Ash Barker - Special Programmes" premier.plus/prayers-of-hop…

Check out my latest article: Why Seedbeds Needs Cohorts: From Crowds to Community via Communitas linkedin.com/pulse/why-seed… via LinkedIn

Pilgrimage creates opportunity for connections, awareness & growth. Our latest Seedbeds #Pilgrims experienced this on #StCuthbertsWay this week. Grateful to all who made this possible! See this video by @ashbarker1969 instagram.com/reel/DLJxVc-oD…

Could you join us for the next cohort of the #Newbigin #Pioneering Hub? Seedbeds UnitedReformedChurch Congregational Fed CMS Pioneer Details here: mailchi.mp/f6815387d871/r…]

Congratulations to Newbigin Pioneering Cohort 3! A huge year to incubate life and mission culminating in a pitch to an a lustrous resource panel. Inspirational final day. Grateful to all who made this day possible. Seedbeds UnitedReformedChurch Congregational Fed CMS Pioneer

Love it if you could take a few minutes to read and pray through my latest reflections on our priorities. linkedin.com/pulse/prioriti…

Our very first Cohort of the the NCFE Certificate 3 in Sustainable Community Leadership came together for orientation today. Dreams can come true! Seedbeds, @BirminghamChristianCollege, newbiginCommunity

Dr Joy Allan from Lambeth Palace asked if I would write a contribution for the #internationaldayofpeace . How could I not include our local newbiginCommunity Blacksmiths? Here the article: difference.rln.global/blog/forging-p…

The national and international outlook can look bleak! However, I still believe in local as a way of flourishing in life together! All that to say I renewed my Co-operative Party membership today. We want to put local communities at the heart of decision-making.

We have a chance to secure Newbigin House with newbiginCommunity, but we need your help. Every penny counts! Giving details are here: newbigintrust.uk/winter-appeal