Pioneer Map
FE: A Fresh Expression is characterised by being Contextual, Missional, Formational and Ecclesial in line with the Fresh Expressions movement.
614: Has an emphasis on intentionally favouring the urban poor.
Plant (P): A new expression of the Salvation Army is often planted from another corps into an area where there has been no expression of a Salvation Army.
Pioneer Advocate (PA): A person who has a wider role to help the denomination understand pioneering Fresh Expressions of the Salvation Army and its processes. They also support local pioneers.
Pioneer Leader (PL): Has undertaken a Pioneer Assessment and has been assessed to have the attributes of a Pioneer Leader.
Replant (RP): These are where there was once a Salvation Army expression but it has been given a new lease of life and direction by pioneering a new way.
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Re-plants
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Fresh Expressions
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Plants
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Pioneer Leaders
Andrew Vertigan’s Blog
Andrew Vertigan is the Pioneer/Fresh Expressions Mission Enabler for the UKTI. He frequently blogs his personal journey across the territory, so click the image to check out his latest blog posts.
Useful Websites
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3 minute guides
Use the download link to access the collection of 3 minute guides for fresh expressions. E...
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5Qs book review
Check out Andrew's latest book review of 5Qs by Alan Hirsch ...
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Exponential Review
Read Angie's great update on their SA plant in Sidmouth....
Stories
We’re excited to share each month a new story from across the Territory where Fresh Expressions has been started. From youth projects in Stamford to coffee shops in Farnsworth, it’s an exciting time for the Salvation Army in the UK. Feel free to share the video to inspire, challenge and inform others.
Starting a Fresh Expression – Lewisham Borough
Dave and Cerys Cotteril have begun the journey of a Fresh Expression in their local community of Depford. Watch their challenging and inspiring video as they share the the early stages of listening to God and the community.
Armada Spasy – Roma Community
In recent years an incredible movement of Salvation Army churches have been planted across the South east of England. Each one is reaching out to the Czech Roma community in a powerful way.
Church at the Crossroads – Selby
Ian and Paula Haylett moved to the Salvation Army in Selby in 2007 and joined a small corps in the centre of the town. Led and inspired by God, they began to listen to the one of the nearby communities. This is the story of what happened next.
The Shack – Stamford
Following discussions with a local youth worker, the corps officers identified a need for developing church for young people in the area. As a result The Shack came in to existence, seeking to serve and reach a generation who are often disengaged with mainstream church.
Coffee and charity shop – Farnworth
After years of prayer, Farnworth corps were given a building right in the town centre. From this key location, they’re been exploring what church looks like through their cafe and charity shop space.
Church planting – Kirkby in Ashfield
Major Denise McGarvey has recently moved into the area of Kirkby in Ashfield. With experience in church planting, Denise shares the early journey of starting a new salvation army in the area, and the importance of living and sharing in community.
Coffee shop – Stoke Newington
We visit a café in London’s Stoke Newington where a new Salvation Army corps is springing into life. Local corps officers in Clapton, Captains Karl and Ruth Gray, oversee the café which is situated in an old night club premises on Church Street. It is a fresh expression of The Salvation Army attracting a wide variety of people..