New Evangelism Website

Discover-Jesus.co.uk new evangelism resource from Ichthus Christian Fellowship. I got the idea for it when my local church was turned into a 24hour prayer room. The website takes the theme of a spiritual journey - like a tube journey online. 'Passengers' can learn about God's love and make a meaningful commitment online, find a local church, download John's Gospel and more! We had the first commitment online a few weeks ago - Praise God. My vision is to reach as many as possible with the message of Jesus. I need help to do this and I'm asking Christians to use it in their own blogs, websites, email signatures, publicity and other ingenious ways. Check it out and give me some feedback but more importantly - spread the word!

Street Preaching

I have been really challenged recently about the need to proclaim the Gospel on the streets. When I first arrived in London 7 years ago, a new believer this was a top priority for me and I would often head into central London on my day off with the purpose of telling others about Jesus. I'd either be standing on a wall in Leicester square telling the passers by about my hope in Jesus or sharing my testimony with anyone who had a few minutes to spare. Our Church has been reflecting on the great events which took place amongst the early Christians at Pentecost over the past month. For me one of the most amazing things was the power of the preaching! Peter stood up and preached and 3,000 gave their lives to Jesus. (Acts Ch2v40) I believe that the church must recover the gift of street preaching if we are to take ground from the enemy. During my radnet year I did my study paper on Billy Graham and John Wesley - what amazing men of God! John Wesley would travel and preach up to 6 times per day in different places in the open air and people would gather to hear him. One of the powerful effects he noted was the transformong effects his preaching was having on the people. Paul said "I am not ashamed of the Gospel for it is the power of God unto Salvation."The Gospel changes lives and I believe that if we are serious about seeing spiritual renewal we must learn or relearn the importance of preaching in the open air. Wesley traveled over 250,000 miles in the cause of the gospel. In his preaching he talked continually of Christ and emphasized repentance, faith, and holiness. As Wesley preached, multitudes responded. He noted in his journal that "the Word of God ran as fire among the stubble; it was glorified more and more; multitudes crying out, 'What must I do to be saved?' and afterwards witnessing, 'By grace we are saved through faith.'"I am hope you are as challenged as I am by this great work which undoubtedly brought huge moral and spiritual transformation to the UK during a time of mass moral confusion. The Salvation Army picked up the baton under William and Catherine booth years later and now - it's up to me and you. If I'm honest Open Air preaching terrifies me! yet I must seek to be obedient seeking to honour the great commission and pray that I too may be used to bring others to Christ. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the hope for our nation and it's my hope to see the church rise up in mission's call!

Calling all Ichthusites!

We need you! The evangelism breakfast is for everyone in Ichthus seeking to develop a gifting in sharing their faith in Jesus. We know that Jesus came to ‘seek and save what was lost' and so we too, as Christ’s ambassadors want to bring the good news of Jesus in love and power to the streets. The evangelism breakfast is on the road each month bringing a group together from all Ichthus Churches to help bless a congregation. Why not come along and join us this month? Gather with others with the same heart for a time of prayer, breakfast and fellowship and an hour on the streets. The programme varies from street cold contact, street preaching, door knocking, drama and dance, blessing people with freebies and many more. No experience is necessary, just a willing heart! For more information about the evangelism breakfast and how you can help please contact Phil Tate on 0208 694 7171 or email me phil.tate@ichthus.org.uk. For future dates and congregations be sure to visit www.ichthus.org.uk

The Evangey Blog

Welcome one and all ! The Evange blog is my new means of sharing what God is doing in and around Ichthus as we seek to share Jesus with the people of London. So please do get in touch with your stories and feedback. This will be the place to come for encouragement and challenge as we seek to pray and live out the great commission. Phil Tate