Pressed down and running over A fundraising success story It is easy to believe that God can perform miracles and make paths where once there were none. Allowing that knowledge to drop from head to heart, however, is a bit harder. Many churches, understandably, are daunted by the many obstacles and challenges which invariably arise during fundraising projects. However, this is the story of one church which looked beyond the obvious, trusted God completely and are now seeing His kingdom increasing in their town. Ruth Leigh caught up with Rob Purnell, coleader of New Life Church Crouch Valley in Wickford, Essex to find out more. 14
Rob Purnell, co-leader, New Life Church Crouch Valley, Wickford
Ruth: Rob, take me right back to the beginning. Rob: We had outgrown our church building and bid on a piece of land on the Wick Estate. We approached Giles Arnold of Church Growth Trust and to our delight, he explained