In the context of world Christianity, missionaries are sent from many different nations to many different nations.
The UK is now a receiver, not just a sender, of missionaries. Brothers and sisters arrive to plant churches, teach theology, and engage in short-term mission.
How can we welcome those who come to engage in mission work in the UK, to help them best glorify Christ in their work, and help us do the same?
This seminar is led by Chris Hawthorne (Abbey Baptist Church, Oxfordshire) and Chris Howles (Oak Hill College), who have a wide range of mission experience from both a practical and academic perspective, both having served overseas, in Zambia and Uganda respectively.
This seminar was given at the 2025 FIEC Leaders' Conference held in Blackpool from 10-12 November 2025.
About the speakers: Chris Hawthorne is the pastor at Abbey Baptist Church in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. Prior to that, he was the principal of Proclamation Institute, Zambia.
Chris Howles is the Director of Cross-Cultural Training at Oak Hill College and previously served as Head of Theology at Uganda Martyrs Seminary, Namugongo.
About the Leaders' Conference: The title of the 2025 Leaders' Conference was Church Without Borders, exploring how we can serve God’s mission in a mobile world.
About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ. Find out more: https://fiec.org.uk.