As we continue our series through the I Am statements of Jesus, there really isn't anyone we'd rather hear from on the I am the Vine that Clive Bowsher.

Clive is a dear friend. Pastor, academic, husband, father and author of One: how union with Christ changes everything. Ahead of him coming to preach I am the Vine https://vimeo.com/1140004484?fl=tl&fe=ec Lewis plied him with questions and learnt how the doctrine of union with Christ is the gateway to Christian joy.

As the decorations go up at the Christchurch Centre, Gav and Lew look ahead to the plans for Christmas.Want to join us this Christmas? Visit ChristchurchNewport.co.uk for the events and times.

"I was stabbed. And Jesus used those moments in intensive care to bring me to himself."

Listen in as Lewis hears Fran's story; from children's home, to Salvation Army, to Thames Valley police force, to serving our city's homeless community as Operations Manager of Eden Gate.

Luke and Lewis return to 1 Kings 18 to delve a little deeper into Elijah's depression and the way Christ renews him amidst it. Along the way, they chat about Charles Spurgeon, and how we might see Christ in the Old Testament narrative.

Christchurch is delighted to partner with Union School of Theology with this Collab Project: an opportunity to gain practical ministry experience at the same time as studying at one of the country's best theological institutions.

Places on this programme are open to all, but applications are invited especially from those wishing to pursue future church planting. More information can be found at: https://christchurchnewport.co.uk/christchurch-union-programme

Listen in as Bob, Lewis and (one time programme participant) Simon share their heart for the project.

As we continue through our series 'Renewal in the days of unbelief', Lindsey and Lewis dig a little deeper into Elijah's dramatic showdown with the prophets of Baal.

Listen in as Lindsey and Lew go deeper into The God of Renewal. They discuss the nature of revival and what adaptations a church might make the make the most of the Quiet Revival.

Christchurch is delighted to partner with Union School of Theology with this Collab Project: an opportunity to gain practical ministry experience at the same time as studying at one of the country's best theological institutions.

Places on this programme are open to all, but applications are invited especially from those wishing to pursue future church planting. More information can be found at: https://christchurchnewport.co.uk/christchurch-union-programme

Listen in as Bob, Lewis and (one time programme participant) Simon share their heart for the project.

This summer sees Christchurch Newport begin a multi-year long project: a doctrine class aimed at deepening our worship of God and equipping us to pass the truth onto future generations.

Listen in as Lewis, Bob and Simon tell us the what, when and why of this course, and share their own stories of first encounters with theology.

Last Sunday, whilst Malcolm Gamon was sharing about the mission of Cornerstone Church, Bath, one of our pastors felt led to invite the church to take up a free-will offering for this work. But what does this mean? Is it biblical and how will it be taken up and used?

Listen in as Gav and Lewis talk through the principles and opportunity of offerings such as these.