1. Hope 2008
Still work in Progress
Although the strapline is not shown
The whole Church
The Whole Nation
The Whole Year

2. Imagine ...
Imagine all over the country in communities large and small, churches working together, bringing Jesus’ story alive through word and action

3. Since 2008 Theos* researched the success of HOPE 08
The church reviewed and said we need more help to embed mission
Many communities have continued mission in word and action
* Theos report see
You can download the report
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The model is built on mostly urban Missions, but we plan to ensure that small villages can take part
Hope is built on a conversation in a field
The year 2008 takes away the option to prevaricate
Hope is a catalyst

4. What is HOPE? ‘HOPE’ is recognised as a catalyst
‘HOPE’ will continue to encourage, support and resource the Church
God blesses ‘local mission together’
Psalm 133
John17 v 20-23
The challenge is to ensure bottom up
Words and Actions are in Tension
Where prayer has prepared the ground there is clear evidence of success
New indicators of cooperation

5. What is HOPE?
‘HOPE’ is grass roots supporting churches to engage with communities
‘HOPE’ is ‘words and actions’.
‘HOPE’ has prayer at the centre.
‘HOPE’ will facilitate partnership between local churches (of all traditions) and ministries.
The challenge is to ensure bottom up
Words and Actions are in Tension
Where prayer has prepared the ground there is clear evidence of success
New indicators of cooperation

6. What is HOPE?
‘HOPE’ will work with public sector organisations (police, local/national govt).
‘HOPE’ is for the whole Church
‘HOPE’ will build on the Christian Calendar from
ACPO have already indicated their support along with some Ministers
Youth Agendas empowered where appropriate
Scale of the initiative avoids the risk of one size fitting all

7. What is HOPE? High Points of Activity, building year by year
2011 Easter
2012 Easter & Harvest
2013 Easter, Harvest, Christmas & Fun Days
2014 the whole church a whole year of mission
Church together in the Community
Working groups are currently developing plans

8. What does HOPE involve? Prayer at the heart
Training, Equipping & Resources
City and Summer Missions / Fun Days
Festivals and Conferences
No one location or community could acheieve the whole plan
Enables the whole Church

9. Our vision is to see ... ‘HOPE’ Churches all over the country
‘HOPE’ Practitioners supporting the churches
2,500 Villages, Towns or Cities committed by 2014
The building block is the local Church
Several cities are already committed
Many people are working at a local level
There is also a developing regional network

10. Further Information phone : 01788 542782
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The building block is the local Church
Several cities are already committed
Many people are working at a local level
There is also a developing regional network

11. Do more together, in word and action