Reaching forgotten people
in forgotten places
Uniting Churches, Transforming Communities Across the UK
Vision:
Our vision is to proclaim the message of Jesus Christ and create communities of hope and help in the most broken and forgotten places across the UK.
Our vision points
1. Church Network and Ministry Coalition
Building relationships and sharing values and vision to proliferate church planting and mission in forgotten places.
2. Resourcing and Support
Developing a coalition of ministries to resource churches working in challenging areas, covering a spectrum from evangelism to mental health support and practical help.
3. Training and Mobilisation
Encouraging prayer support, sharing best practices, and mobilising resources for greater impact in communities.
Values
Edge Ministries is firmly rooted in its values, focusing on mission agencies and churches working with those at or below the poverty line. Our commitment is to see salvation and place gospel proclamation at the heart of all we do.
Our value points
1. Commitment to Church Planting: Emphasising the importance of planting churches in forgotten places, both rural and urban.
2. Church Contributions: Encouraging serious consideration of contributing to our church planting fund.
3. Engagement in Prayer and Training: Committing to pray regularly and attend training events wherever possible.
4. Belief in the Local Church: Passionate about the role of local churches in reaching communities.
5. Support from Mission Agencies: Prioritising support for churches in the network.
6. Shared Training and Best Practices: Making training available and sharing best practices across the network.
7. Relationship and Shared Values: Prioritizing time together as leaders to strengthen our network and coalition.
At the core of our mission is our unwavering belief in the fundamental truths of our faith.
Basis of Faith
We believe in:
One eternal God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
The separation of humanity from God due to sin.
The reconciliation through Jesus Christ.
The necessity of repentance, belief, and submission to God’s will.
The authority and applicability of the Bible.
Living holy and fruitful lives through the Holy Spirit.
The individual equipping by God for His purposes.
God’s desire for our healing and transformation.
The ultimate choice of heaven or hell.
The return of Jesus Christ in power and glory.