Last updated 10th September 2023
Training is at the heart of what M:Power is about. M:Power offers Urban Evangelism and ministry training opportunities in and for urban communities.
Jesus transformed the disciples without taking them out of their context. Lots of training offered has scared urban people off so it’s time to change the language and, practically, how we do it.
M:Power training is available for lay, ordained and ordinands. The training routes include:
M:Power is also establishing two worshiping communities, one on the Higher Croft Estate in Lower Darwen, and one based at St James Church, Over Darwen. Sharon Collins is the M:Power Urban Evangelist who leads Pop Up Church on the Higher Croft Estate.
“M:Power is a refreshing and creative example of the church releasing and equipping people to make a difference in their local communities. I am encouraged to see people who would previously found the church inaccessible, not only in the church, but playing a leading role in making disciples.” Rev Rebecca Roberts, M:Power Project Lead
M:Power is part of the Diocese of Blackburn’s Outer Estates Leadership Programme, which has received a £1.54 million grant from the Strategic Development Fund of The Church Commissioners, and additional financial support from the Diocese of Blackburn and The Benefact Trust.
The work is happening out of St James' Lower Darwen with the help of a share of a £1.54-million grant from the Church Commissioners and the support of our bishops and additional funds from the Diocese of Blackburn.
To find out more about the training please visit the M:Power website where you can watch videos from the leaders and participants and find out what's happening and about upcoming events.
For more information generally, contact Janine, the scheme administrator, via: mpowertraininghub@gmail.com
Watch this video and read on below for more!
As mentioned further above, M:Power is a unique project to train and equip people to share the good news of Jesus in urban communities.
Quite simply, M:Power is for anyone who loves Jesus and lives in an estate or urban community! The unique style of M:Power means it is particularly suitable for people who are nervous of education and learning.
Perhaps you had a bad experience at school, don't like writing, or haven't done a course for many years M:Power is for Christians from all church traditions, and our tutors represent the diversity of Church of England traditions.
Ronnie Semley, last updated September 2023