“Why would I care about future generations? What have they ever done for me?” (Groucho Marx)

We have a chance to secure Newbigin House with @NewbiginC, but we need your help. Every penny counts! Giving details are here: https://t.co/gnUl0M0p9H

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 @CoopParty membership today. We want to put local communities at the heart of decision-making.

Dr Joy Allan from @lambethpalace asked if I would write a contribution for the #internationaldayofpeace . How could I not include our local @NewbiginC Blacksmiths? Here the article: https://t.co/zsDxWLeVqm

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

Love it if you could take a few minutes to read and pray through my latest reflections on our priorities.

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. @SeedbedsOrg @UnitedReformed @CongFed @CMSPioneer

Could you join us for the next cohort of the #Newbigin #Pioneering Hub? @SeedbedsOrg @UnitedReformed @CongFed @CMSPioneer Details here: https://t.co/rJSFsgul9c]

Pilgrimage creates opportunity for connections, awareness & growth. Our latest @SeedbedsOrg #Pilgrims experienced this on #StCuthbertsWay this week. Grateful to all who made this possible! See this video by @ashbarker1969

Check out my latest article: Why Seedbeds Needs Cohorts: From Crowds to Community via Communitas https://t.co/onRIKgHQ2O via @LinkedIn

Appreciated the visit from @ianbritton from @PremierRadio 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"

Grateful to have been interviewed on @PremierRadio with the story going live 5pm, Easter Monday. "Answering the Call of God with Ash Barker" - Special Programmes - Premier Plus

If you haven’t had a chance to give yet, there’s still time to help: 👉

Thanks to everyone who’s already given so generously to our @SeedbedsOrg Burma Earthquake Appeal. Because of your kindness, £5,500 has been sent so far from our UK account directly to our partners on the front lines in Burma. Your support is already making a difference.

Details here:

Connected with our @SeedbedsOrg and @NUGMyanmar Burmese colleagues over the weekend. The earthquake it’s far worse than is being reported. Could be over 10,000 deaths. The Junta are even bombing impacted areas. @SeedbedsOrg has launched an appeal we need your urgent help.

Details here: https://t.co/7QCVrwTxZK

Here is our latest news and @SeedbedsOrg vision for 2025. Love to support you and your local community this year.

Thanks @NatalieBurfitt from @CMSPioneer for this insightful interview with Cathy Chapman and I about the wonders of #Pilgrimage!

🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 Thanks to @NTC_Manchester, 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:

January was so very full! Started with @RedLetterXians Uk retreat,@NTC_Manchester MA intensive, @CMSPioneer’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!