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Teams and ministries in the UK

GEM UK works through relationships, churches, and partnerships to see disciples made right in our neighbourhoods. Consider joining one of our teams and see how to make disciples wherever you live.

Harrow, London

Disciple making through Relational Mission and Evangelism

Team Leader: Victoria Wheeler

Harrow, a diverse borough in Northwest London, presents a unique opportunity for gospel outreach. Partnerships with local churches, such as Journey Church Harrow, strengthen the mission, making Harrow an exciting and multicultural place for ministry.

Stourbridge, West Midlands

Disciple Making through Community Outreach

Team Leader: Fred and Lacy Swartz

In Rufford and Stambermill, an estate in Stourbridge, West Midlands, the vision is to plant small, interconnected fellowships in homes, occasionally gathering for open-air worship on Rufford Field. This pioneering work seeks to cultivate biblically healthy fellowships while maintaining strong ties with established churches.

Birmingham, West Midlands

Disciple Making through Youth Ministry

Team Leader: Rich & Rachel Hendrickson

The primary goal of this ministry is to plant youth ministries in local churches through partnership, evangelism, training, and discipleship. Ministry efforts include detached youth outreach, weekly church-based programs, and volunteer training, aiming for churches to independently sustain youth ministries within two years.

Falkirk, Scotland

Disciple Making through Youth Ministry

Team Leader: David Landrum

Falkirk is a town in Scotland’s Central Lowlands. Partnerships with churches and community groups will help create safe spaces for young people to explore faith. With declining church attendance but vast ministry opportunities in eight high schools and supporting primary schools, Falkirk presents a unique setting for outreach and discipleship.

Edinburgh, Scotland

Disciple Marking through Arts

Team Leader: Jason McFarland

The Edinburgh/UK Arts Team exists to support under-resourced Christian artists, art ministries, and churches in Edinburgh, the UK, and Europe while creating new ministry opportunities where needed. Team members should have a passion for reaching artists and using creative gifts for Christ.

North West Wales

Disciple Making and Church Planting

Team Leader: Trey McCain

Tîm Cymraeg seeks to spark a movement of disciples in Dyffryn Nantlle. Focused on Welsh speakers, the team engages through prayer, verbal witness, hospitality, presence, service, and shared interests. Avoiding formal church partnerships, they prioritize reaching those with little exposure to Jesus, meeting needs, and fostering deep community relationships. 

Media Ministry in Northern Ireland

Disciple Making through Film & Media

Team Leader: Ted Cox

Soul Catalyst Films is a sowing and access ministry that impacts culture shapers in Belfast’s growing film industry by treating cast and crew with dignity, exposing them to biblical ideas, and fostering meaningful relationships. Through hiring, production, and prayerful engagement, team members create spaces for evangelism and discipleship on set. 

Newry, Northern Ireland

Disciple Making and Church Planting

Team Leader: Conor McAleavey

This team ministry seeks to make disciples in Newry who, in turn, multiply and reach others. The team also provides a platform for those considering long-term ministry by offering short-term vision trips, helping with employment and ministry opportunities, and providing cultural context. With strong community ties and diverse influences, it presents a unique opportunity for discipleship and outreach.

Stockton, Teesside

Disciple Marking through Community Engagment

Team Leader: Tim & Dani Keith

The Stockton team works in one of England’s poorest areas, building relationships and sharing the gospel in diverse communities. Focused on evangelism, justice, sports, arts, and the environment, members serve within Stockton’s town center, partnering with local churches. They live intentionally, practicing spiritual rhythms, engaging with the community, and equipping others for mission.

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