Mission partners
We take seriously the call to be part of Jesus' great commission to go and make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28).
As a church, we’ve partnered with a number of organisations and individuals in the UK and abroad. Below is a list of St Michael’s mission partners, please be praying for them and their work.
INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS
Andrew & Liz Parker with MAF
The Parkers moved to Kampala, Uganda in December 2016 and are part of the MAF Uganda team. MAF is a Christian missionary organisation which uses light aircraft to bring practical assistance and spiritual hope to people living in isolated communities. Uganda is the fourth country the Parkers have worked in with MAF since moving to Tanzania from London in 2009.
Lucy McCray with The Freedom Story, Chiang Rai, Thailand
The Freedom Story aims to prevent child trafficking and exploitation through culturally relevant programs for at-risk children in Thailand. They do this through providing scholarships, mentorship, human rights education, and partnering with the children’s families to provide job training and skills as a source of sustainable income. Lucy helps to direct the organization's strategic direction, working alongside her Thai coworkers to ensure the work is as effective and efficient as possible.
Jelena Vilotijevic with EUS, Niksic, Montenegro
After two years working for St Michael’s, Jelena returned to Montenegro to work for EUS Montenegro (IFES). Jelena is the head of the Women’s Ministry and provides pastoral and biblical support to women enrolled in university and high school. She is also part of a mentoring scheme and helps run summer camps like Camp Monty. Alongside her ministry, Jelena studies and practises biblical counselling and is a core team member of ROM (Renewing Our Minds), a forum for reconciliation and forgiveness in the Balkans.
Philip Thang, Myanmar
After two years working at St Michael’s, Philip has returned to Myanmar to start a school for preachers and teachers of the Bible. He says: “My aim is to help and train preachers from all backgrounds to study the Bible for themselves and preach from it faithfully. I am very much excited to go home and serve the people there.”
UK BASED MISSION PARTNERS
London City Mission
…exists to share the gospel alongside local churches in London, equipping everyday Christians in lovingly bringing a message of hope in Christ to those least likely to hear it. Their mission is to see everyone in London personally invited to follow Jesus Christ.
The Gate Pregnancy Crisis Centre
…is a support service for anybody in the community, whatever their circumstances, who is experiencing an unintended pregnancy. Clients are offered time and space to examine all their options and make informed decisions about the future of their pregnancy. The charity also offers opportunities and programmes to talk through difficult emotions and struggles following baby loss or abortion so that clients can face the future with renewed hope.
CPAS
…are the patron of St Michael’s. As an Anglican evangelical mission agency, CPAS’s vision since its foundation in 1836 has been to enable local churches across the UK and Republic of Ireland to help every person hear and discover the good news of Jesus Christ.
The Pimlico Foundation
…is a Christian charity formed in January 2015 in partnership with Scripture Union, with the aim of creating positive futures for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds living in Pimlico. Their two full-time youth workers run a range of different activities including sports, mentoring and after-school clubs. Click here to find out more about their youth work.
Dan & Sarah Cook
…are planting ‘Grace Church’ in Wythenshawe, South Manchester, in the largest council estate in Europe. In this needy community, they believe the Lord Jesus has called them to “run to the need” and be a “family on mission.” They believe that community churches are powerful agents of change, where local people grow as disciples and as leaders.