Bible ministry from UFM Worldwide's Summer Conference 2024.

Our Bible teaching this year was led by Paul Mallard. Paul is FIEC’s Director for the West Midlands and chair of the Theology Team, helping churches navigate 21st-century theological challenges. Paul retired from full-time ministry at Widcombe Baptist Church in Bath in 2022 before starting his role at FIEC in early 2023. He has also previously served as President of FIEC and as a member of the Trust Board.

Paul is married to Edrie, with four children and nine grandchildren, their ministry has been shaped by Edrie’s battle with chronic illness, leading Paul to write numerous books based on their experiences. In his spare time, Paul enjoys reading military history and supports West Bromwich Albion football team.

Bible ministry from UFM Worldwide's Summer Conference 2024.

Our Bible teaching this year was led by Paul Mallard. Paul is FIEC’s Director for the West Midlands and chair of the Theology Team, helping churches navigate 21st-century theological challenges. Paul retired from full-time ministry at Widcombe Baptist Church in Bath in 2022 before starting his role at FIEC in early 2023. He has also previously served as President of FIEC and as a member of the Trust Board.

Paul is married to Edrie, with four children and nine grandchildren, their ministry has been shaped by Edrie’s battle with chronic illness, leading Paul to write numerous books based on their experiences. In his spare time, Paul enjoys reading military history and supports West Bromwich Albion football team.

Bible ministry from UFM Worldwide's Summer Conference 2024.

Our Bible teaching this year was led by Paul Mallard. Paul is FIEC’s Director for the West Midlands and chair of the Theology Team, helping churches navigate 21st-century theological challenges. Paul retired from full-time ministry at Widcombe Baptist Church in Bath in 2022 before starting his role at FIEC in early 2023. He has also previously served as President of FIEC and as a member of the Trust Board.

Paul is married to Edrie, with four children and nine grandchildren, their ministry has been shaped by Edrie’s battle with chronic illness, leading Paul to write numerous books based on their experiences. In his spare time, Paul enjoys reading military history and supports West Bromwich Albion football team.

Part 4 | Reasons not to lose heart: because eternity is what really counts. (2 Corinthians 4: 17-18)

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Every year we have the privilege and blessing of meeting as a mission family for fellowship, bible teaching and hearing about, and praying for Gospel progress around the world.  

This year, our Bible teaching was led by Andy, who after nine years in UK pastoral ministry went to serve in Eastern Europe in 2007 with his wife and daughter.

Andy continues to serve both in the UK and Eastern Europe focusing on Bible ministry, training, church planting and responding to war and the resulting humanitarian disaster.

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We pray that this bible series will be as encouraging for you as it is for us.

To learn more about how you can get involved in cross-cultural mission, visit our website ⁠ufm.org.uk⁠

Part 3 | Reasons not to lose heart: because God is not finished with us yet. (2 Corinthians 4: 13-16)

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Every year we have the privilege and blessing of meeting as a mission family for fellowship, bible teaching and hearing about, and praying for Gospel progress around the world.  

This year, our Bible teaching was led by Andy, who after nine years in UK pastoral ministry went to serve in Eastern Europe in 2007 with his wife and daughter.

Andy continues to serve both in the UK and Eastern Europe focusing on Bible ministry, training, church planting and responding to war and the resulting humanitarian disaster.

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We pray that this bible series will be as encouraging for you as it is for us.

To learn more about how you can get involved in cross-cultural mission, visit our website ⁠ufm.org.uk⁠

Part 2 | Reasons not to lose heart: because not everything is what it seems. (2 Corinthians 4: 7-12)

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Every year we have the privilege and blessing of meeting as a mission family for fellowship, bible teaching and hearing about, and praying for Gospel progress around the world.  

This year, our Bible teaching was led by Andy, who after nine years in UK pastoral ministry went to serve in Eastern Europe in 2007 with his wife and daughter.

Andy continues to serve both in the UK and Eastern Europe focusing on Bible ministry, training, church planting and responding to war and the resulting humanitarian disaster.

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We pray that this bible series will be as encouraging for you as it is for us.

To learn more about how you can get involved in cross-cultural mission, visit our website ⁠ufm.org.uk⁠

Part 1 | Reasons not to lose heart: because we preach the mercy of God, not ourselves. (2 Corinthians 4: 1-6)

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Every year we have the privilege and blessing of meeting as a mission family for fellowship, bible teaching and hearing about, and praying for Gospel progress around the world.  

This year, our Bible teaching was led by Andy, who after nine years in UK pastoral ministry went to serve in Eastern Europe in 2007 with his wife and daughter.

Andy continues to serve both in the UK and Eastern Europe focusing on Bible ministry, training, church planting and responding to war and the resulting humanitarian disaster.

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We pray that this bible series will be as encouraging for you as it is for us.

To learn more about how you can get involved in cross-cultural mission, visit our website ufm.org.uk

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Learn more about Rosie here

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