This month has seen the awful tragedy in Southport, followed by the mindless rioting and disorder that we have all witnessed over the last two weeks, particularly directed towards Muslims and asylum seekers. Thankfully, things have calmed in the last few days and this weekend was calm.
With Southport being the birthplace of Green Pastures and where many of our team live and work, these horrific events have been more visible than normal.
Please join us in praying for our nation, particularly those who are most vulnerable and who have felt threatened and scared over the events of the last month. We pray for peace and healing in our communities.
Thank you for continuing to shine like stars, as we pour everything we have into loving and supporting our residents, Partners and Investors.
Andrew
OUR TEAM FOCUS: 2024
Achieve our heart’s desire to change lives and transform hearts.
Stewardship
Everything we do we want to do diligently, as though we are doing it for God himself.
A question we can ask: What would I do if I owned the place?
Faith
We want to encourage each other to grow in faith in Christ, showing proper respect, value and love to those who do not share our faith.
A question we can ask: What does love require of me?
We want to be in step with what God is calling us to do each day. We are dependent upon his provision and guidance. Jesus said he could only do what he saw the father doing and it Is the same for us.
A question we can ask: What do I need to do differently?
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1,535 Residents
“Lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. For there is one body and one Spirit, just as you have been called to one glorious hope for the future.”
Ephesians 4:1-4
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OUR CULTURE
Our first role is, and always will be, to serve. We want to lead passionately and strategically, but first and foremost we want to serve the men and women who we house and partner with, and our goal will always be to give people the opportunity to know Christ for themselves. In all that we do we want people to look at us and say “those guys are a gift to the Spirit.”
Our first role is, and always will be, to serve. We want to lead passionately and strategically, but first and foremost we want to serve the men and women who we house and partner with, and our goal will always be to give people the opportunity to know Christ for themselves.
TRUSTING TOGETHER WORKING HARD STAYING HUMBLE
TRUSTING TOGETHER
WORKING HARD STAYING HUMBLE
We aim to remain Kingdom focused and prayerful in every decision. To serve Jesus, we have to know who we are in Him first. We work together, as part of God’s family; we work hard, knowing that we are ultimately working for Him; and we stay humble, because it’s not about any one of us - but about serving Jesus.
We aim to remain Kingdom -focused and prayerful in every decision. To serve Jesus, we have to know who we are in Him first. We work together, as part of God’s family; we work hard, knowing that we are ultimately working for Him; and we stay humble, because it’s not about any one of usbut about serving Jesus.
That means our work is based on love, compassion, patience and integrity, which flows out of that foundational identity of being a child of God.
That means our work is based on love, compassion, patience and integrity, which flows out of that foundational identity of how God sees us.
Romans 12:11.
REMAINING FOCUSED INNOVATING & SHARING CONTINUALLY IMPROVING
REMAINING FOCUSSED INNOVATING SHARING CONTINUALLY IMPROVING
RELEASING PEOPLE INTO MINISTRY WORKING AS A TEAM LISTENING, CONSIDERING, RESPONDING
We know our purpose; focusing on goals and details with flexibility.
We know our purpose; focusing on goals and details with flexibility. We don’t have all the answers in advance - but we take initiative to think outside the box, proactively including and seeking the feedback of our team members.
Romans 8:19
We don’t have all the answers in advance - but we take initiative to think outside the box, proactively including and seeking the feedback of our team members.
That means we hold our heads up and see beyond what is in front of us: We aim high in faith whilst being good stewards. Sharing with others to improve and encourage.
That means our work is based on love, compassion, patience and integrity, which flows out of that foundational identity of how God sees us.
Ephesians 3:20-21.
RELEASING PEOPLE INTO MINISTRY WORKING AS A TEAM LISTENING, CONSIDERING, RESPONDING
We want everyone to be in the will of God and use their God given talents as best they can. Whilst always remembering that we are entitled to make mistakes.
1 Peter 4:10, Ephesians 4:32.
We want everyone to be in the will of God and use their God given talents as best they can. Whilst always remembering that we are entitled to make mistakes.
That means we continually look to care for and serve our partners, investors, residents and each other, which allows us to withness lives being transformed. John 13:34-35.
That means we continually look to care for and serve our partners, investors, residents and each other, which allows us to witness lives being transformed.
TEAM NEWS
Fancy a break in sunny North Wales?
If you’re wanting to get away for a short break, some friends of GP have kindly offered a special offer to our team to stay at their property in Criccieth at £15 per night. There are 4 bedrooms available, with accommodation for up to 20 people. Contact Brian Scully for more information: 07988121895.
Team changes:
Summer Conferences:
Over the last few months we’ve been exhibiting at Big Church Festival, The Baptist Assembly, Gather, New Wine, Keswick and other summer events, with lots of encouraging conversations and interest from potential new investors. Thanks for the team who have been out working hard representing us.
Over the last three months, we’ve had the joy of Trish Murphy joining the team full time, Joanne Hoppe and Chris Rogers joining the team at Mattersey, and Gareth join us as a new volunteer at GP Flintshire. We’ve said goodbye to Rob and Sarah Simons, Steve Arnold, and Lea Smith.
Business & Finance Apprenticeship Employer of the Year 2024!
We were one of the 4 nominated organisations for this award, out of approximately 260! We are delighted to be recognised. Here’s our incredible apprentice Tia, who is an amazing student producing work to such a high standard while working in our Southport office.
