Church Champions

Do you have a heart for helping older people to explore faith, grow as disciples of Jesus, and be mobilised in His mission?

Come and join our community of amazing people who champion faith in later life in their local churches and communities, and be inspired and equipped together.

What are Church Champions?

Church Champions are Seniors Ministry Workers and Church Leaders, paid or unpaid, who are passionate about supporting and empowering people to have faith in later life. They help older people to explore faith for the first time, or deepen their existing relationship with Jesus, and respond to God’s lifelong disciple making call. Church Champions tend to lead seniors ministries such as luncheon clubs, coffee mornings or tea afternoons, special interest groups, Care Home services, daytime Bible studies, or pastoral visits. Church Champions love older people and usually engage them to help deliver these lifegiving ministries.

What do Church Champions do?

Seniors Ministry Workers and Church Leaders who join our network of Church Champions become part of a community where they can be resourced, encouraged, and connected. They have opportunities to join our online networking events and thriving WhatsApp group for prayer, support, and ideas, as well as our expert-led webinars on key seniors ministry issues. Church Champions access our ideas and resources to inspire and equip them, and they can receive bespoke support for their church or regional cluster of churches. They also receive our monthly newsletter and our ongoing prayers!

About our Church Champions

We are delighted to inspire and equip a growing community of church champions in the United Kingdom. Together they are making a tremendous impact in their church communities in bringing the love, joy, comfort, and hope of Jesus to older people.

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Church Champions make up our network. Our network includes paid and unpaid pastors, seniors workers and community workers all over the UK.

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Church Champions have seen the gospel impact of their ministry, including older people: bringing their friends, sharing their faith, praying, getting baptised, or people living with dementia being supported to have faith in later life.

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Church Champions are encouraged by decreased loneliness, strengthening faith and increased church engagement, as a result of their work.

Are you ready to make a difference?

Join our Church Champions network and help older people come to know Jesus, grow in faith, feel loved and connected, navigate later-life challenges, and find purpose as confident disciple-makers who share the Good News with others.

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"Being in touch with others out there with a similar ministry, being able to pray for one another’s ministry efforts, and receiving verbal encouragement is huge when you feel rather alone and weak in it"

Church Champion

FAQs

Does it cost anything to join the Church Champions network?

No. You or your church are welcome to make a one off or regular donation, but that’s totally up to you.

Do I have to ask my church leader?

It’s not mandatory, but talking with your church leader about your role and your connection with Faith in Later Life in this way supports a good working relationship. It also gives them the opportunity to ensure alignment with the church's values, and initiate prayer and support for you from the wider church family.

Can a church have multiple Church Champions?

Yes. Whatever works best for your context. Alternatively, one person can be nominated, and others can simply receive our newsletter.

What do I have to do for Faith in Later Life?

Nothing, we’re here to support YOU! There are opportunities for you to share stories, resource ideas and reviews on our website from time to time if that’s something you would enjoy.

What about Safeguarding?

We care deeply about safeguarding. Because Church Champions serve within their own local churches and community ministries, safeguarding is managed locally by the leadership team in each setting. While we can’t enforce safeguarding practice across the network, we expect every Church Champion to follow their church’s safeguarding policy and good practice guidance.

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