Anne Baenziger

We had an amazing time gathering in Roscommon with missional minded people from across the region. The day was hosted in partnership with OM Ireland, Praxis Movement, Youth for Christ Ireland and local leaders. Over 20 people from Longford, Roscommon, Athlone, Ballina, and elsewhere came along to meet, share, eat, pray, worship, and encourage one another! We heard from Beverley Joseph with a reminder of our role in God's mission. We heard stories of young people praying big prayers, food and practical support for community members through Food Cloud, short term teams learning to take what God has shown them ... [Continue Reading]

We are excited to announce the next regional gathering (drum roll...) in the MIDLANDS! We will gather in Roscommon on May 16th, 10am-2pm. This is a time for lay people, church leaders, average joes, etc. to gather, share, pray, worship, and eat with one another - all to reimagine mission together! We have a great planning team set to discern what stories to share, how best to reflect on mission in the local context, how to network and give space for conversations, and more! We love hearing about what God is doing and how the Kingdom is coming in such ... [Continue Reading]

Over 30 people gathered in Cork to explore stories of hope together! The theme running through the morning was all about unity and the call to work together in mission. We were led in worship by Ernie - lovely way to start the day! Then Jody shared a beautiful reflection on the poem _______ to remind of us of God's love and that it is the starting point for all we do. The first speaker to share was Dave Hoey from Cork Street Pastors - amazing stories of encounters, service, and ways to work ecumenically! Then we had a networking ... [Continue Reading]

We have a generous donor who is willing to match funding... would you like to give!? Across Praxis this year, we’ve seen God work in lives and within communities and across networks. A momentum is building. Through things like Seol, Forge, Learning Communities, and Gatherings we see God shaping a fresh missional narrative - leaders imagining new possibilities, teams stepping into creative mission, and communities gathering in spaces where faith and everyday life meet. Your support strengthens this work of training and equipping ordinary people, building networks of mutual encouragement, and cultivating the kind of missional spaces where people discover hope, belonging, ... [Continue Reading]

Missional Enterprise is a concept that blends the mission of the church with the principles of business and entrepreneurship. Join Simon Kilpatrick (Praxis Team Leader) and Ross Hill (Praxis Leadership Team) as they speak with Sarah Louise Martin who is the Regional Director of Community for Europe & U.K. with Faith Driven Entrepreneur, as they discuss the themes of Missional Enterprise and how it relates to the church and mission in the modern world. Notes on Resources: The Deeply Formed Life - Rich Villodas Faith Driven Entrepreneur Website / Podcast - faithdrivenentrepreneur.org/ Christian Social Innovation - Gregory Jones Brave Cities - ... [Continue Reading]

This episode of the Mission Disco podcast discusses the topic of Pioneering Mission. Donna Jennings and Simon Kilpatrick speak with Hannah Agnew who is pioneer mission leader with the Methodist Church and Gareth MacLean minister of Orangefield Presbyterian Church. This discussion covers the different perspectives from both Hannah and Gareth as they serve in their contexts. Enjoy! https://open.spotify.com/episode/6bu4Vt94fv2XXkyiMa63N0?si=nFmRlhmdRIW32SXV7MwcJg Listen on Apple Podcasts here

Listen in as Donna Jennings & Simon Kilpatrick explore the topic of urban mission with Dave Gardner from Dublin Christian Mission and Richard Carson from ACET Ireland. https://open.spotify.com/episode/02ErlMdTwPvvrxrHbEsh3c?si=Q5LgmgfORKCgrphPmd3lXQ Listen on Apple Podcasts here

In this episode, Simon & Donna speak with Emma Lynch from Tearfund Ireland and Michael Briggs from Christian Aid Ireland. The discussion covers the concept of global mission and what that might mean for us in Ireland as we look at the international context. https://open.spotify.com/episode/34u8DUt6B2BjS1P7txjFaC?si=e13db7fe541e46c0 Listen with Apple Podcasts here

After a two year break, Mission Disco is back! In this episode, Simon and Ross reflect on the journey so far and discuss what's planned for the future. They also introduce Donna Jennings who will be a new co-host on the podcast. Together, they discuss what's been happening behind the scenes and what we can expect in the upcoming series. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4VINOLePdG8la9vwU35kRF?si=add5361cc5294dbb