International

Fresh Expressions isn't just a UK phenomenon, but a growing international movement.

As Fresh Expressions in the UK has blossomed through God’s grace over the past four years, interest has arisen from individuals, churches and denominations overseas. This has prompted us to develop our international work to support an increasing number of enquiries and build a global network of practitioners, researchers and other interested in fresh expressions.

In keeping with our philosophy of not having all the answers (because of the varying cultural contexts and the experiential nature of fresh expressions), we also hope to share and learn from our international friends.
   
Two formal partnerships have been developed so far in Australia and Canada and we hope that more will develop over time. But there is also informal interest in Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands, the Church of England Diocese in Europe, the USA, Chile and New Zealand.

We are able to share our learning resources such as vision days, mission shaped intro and the mission shaped ministry course with our overseas partner and some translation of our materials is also being undertaken. We are always keen though that those overseas make sure all our resources are appropriate in their context - an important Fresh Expressions principle.

We have helped in a number of visits from individuals and groups on study tours and sabbatical leave and we are happy to help by providing a speaker or contacts where we can. We are however limited in our resources and are a dispersed team (we do not operate a central or gathered structure) so we may not be able to organise a full programme for visitors.

To get in touch with us about international matters, to discuss partnership or sharing opportunities internationally or to enquire about visiting, please contact us.

The Anglican Journal asks Revd Canon Nick Brotherwood, "what are fresh expressions of church?"