new monasticism

In Earlsfield, south west London, a pioneering new venture has started that seeks to build a mission-focused, new monastic, fresh expression of church. Johnny Sertin is the lay pioneer who leads it.

Mark Berry, a Lay Pioneer Minister, tells the emerging story of safe space, a fresh expression of church that draws on celtic spirituality, radical hospitality and a form of new monasticism.

The Moot monastic community offers hospitality and welcome in the heart of the City of London to 'questers' or 'spiritual seekers'.

Pioneer minister Hayley Matthews is chaplain for MediaCityUK at Salford Quays and coordinator of The Anchor, the chaplaincy's on site base.

New monastic fresh expressions: examples, a definition, types, things to keep in mind and resources.

Examples of fresh expressions in church history.

Fresh expressions in church history: the Benedictines.

Fresh expressions in church history: the word of life from the north to the south of England.

Fresh expressions in church history: Nicholas Ferrar's holy calling.

The Community of St Jude is a non-residential community inspired by Sant'Egidio and based in Earls Court, West London.

The Odyssey Community began four years ago with six members. So far there have been seven new Christians as a result of Odyssey members.

Ben Edson, who pioneered Sanctus1 and Nexus in Manchester, tells what has happened since his appointment to parish ministry.

Baptist minister James Karran is looking to develop a new monastic community at a Cardiff arts centre. He tells the story so far.