Join us on our mission to see the UK and Europe transformed by Jesus
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 Lacey 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.