Anne Baenziger

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

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 We are thrilled to share that Praxis has been nominated for the Christian Funders’ Forum 2024 Showcase Event. This recognition is a testament to our pioneering efforts and impactful work in mission and evangelism. We could not do it without the many volunteers, participants, and contributors so thank YOU! Let's continue to reimagine mission together! "The Christian Funders’ Forum supports Christian grant-making trusts and foundations, based across the UK, to work effectively together to contribute towards the shared mission to live and share Christ’s love. The Forum provides opportunities for members to share, showcase, learn & ... [Continue Reading]

We are excited to kick off the 2024/25 Forge Pioneering cohort in the autumn. This year we are piloting a new stream within Forge for those interested in exploring Missional Enterprise.  THEMES Why Missional or Redemptive Enterprise? Benefits for mission / church models Theological model based on sabbath economics Stories Toolkit for Missional Entrepreneurs Bi-vocational / Co- vocational models of Leadership 9 Marks of Missional Enterprise Field trip Bratislava to experience multiple missional enterprises in action and for further training Pitching – Pitch event for Investment   We are delighted to have many great contributors on board - Hugh Halter, Sarah ... [Continue Reading]