National Churches Forum
Within Pioneer a number of 'Network Teams' exist, to provide support and accountability structures for churches and church leadership teams. The new National Churches Forum comprises the Network Team leaders plus some key team members. The agreed purpose of the new NCF is: “Connecting, releasing and resourcing teams and churches for building strong vibrant communities of faith to reach the nations.”
It is envisaged that the NCF will look at issues such as helping churches to connect with the wider network, leadership training, sharing good practice, leadership conferences, connecting local churches to global mission and so on. The role of the NCF is not to replace the Network teams, and these will continue to provide the ‘on the ground’ support to churches.
The National Churches Forum will initially be facilitated by Billy and Caroline Kennedy and its membership currently includes Andy Au, Steve Clifford, Gerald Coates, Phil Collins, Dave Day, Christen Forster, Pete Gilbert, Adrian Hawkes, Christine Noble, John Noble, Andy Read, Linda Ward, Allan Cox, Baz Gascoyne, Jonathan Birch, Linda Harding, Paul Weston, Steve Lee and Toby White.
Gerald Coates - serving the Pioneer network of churches, training programmes and ministries as a team leader. A speaker, author and broadcaster, he leads the national charismatic evangelical Round Table. Gerald co-ordinates Exchange, a small network of the prophetic and entrepreneurs to ensure communications and events focus on the 'big picture and prophetic' An expression of Pioneer’s Exchange is INSIGHT: School of prophecy which has already run in Glasgow, Sheffield, Exeter and Surrey and will be starting in several other centres throughout the year. for more information; info@insightprophecy.com” Click here for more about Gerald.
Steve Clifford - works across the network with churches, leadership teams, individuals and training initiatives. He leads the Inspire network team. Steve also serves organisations such as Fusion, Spring Harvest, the Evangelical Alliance and Soul Survivor.
Andy Au - leads the City Gate network of churches within Pioneer, these churches are seeking to outwork what it means to be Apostolic Communities. He is also the Director of “Movement in Worship” which encourages creativity in worship nationally and internationally, whether worship happens in churches, conferences or on the streets.
Phil Collins is the CEO of Saltmine and leads the Midlands based VIA team, also part of the leadership team for the Net in the Black Country serving over 70 churches. A well established evangelist preaching National and internationally, married to Michelle they have 3 daughters.
Dave Day - team leader at Bristol Christian Fellowship, he advises many churches in the UK and overseas. He also aids projects in developing nations. Dave is married to Rhian, has three adult children and is a proud grandfather.
Christen Forster - leads the team leading the group of congregations comprising River Church - in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Surrey. He is also part of the Inspire network team led by Steve Clifford. Christen is married to Judith and they have three children.
Pete Gilbert - is responsible for the vision, direction and strategy of DNA, along with training and development issues - both in the UK and internationally. Pete is a well-known national and international evangelist who has been involved for many years in missions and training. He is also an author and speaker at many events. He lives in Inverness with his wife Nikki and children Freddi and Joshua. He is part of Kings Church in Inverness.
 Adrian Hawkes - Married with 7 grandchildren, still part of the Rainbow Church North London which he used to lead. Still works with Sri Lankan churches in France, Switzerland, Canada and Sri Lanka. As well as church in Norway Helped to form Phoenix Community Care Ltd, which looks after some 30+ unaccompanied minors, and vulnerable adults in housing in North London; again along side his wife Pauline established PCC Foster Care agency. Has written various books Leadership and… Attracting Training Releasing Youth, And the Jacob Generation
Christine Noble - co-leads Spirit Connect with her husband John, which is an expression of Pioneer. Her role is working with church leadership teams in the UK and overseas.
John Noble - a 'father figure' in the New Churches, he leads 'Charismata', the national charismatic leaders conference. With his wife Christine he has written books, travelled widely and has five children and fifteen grandchildren.
Andy Read - a member of the Inspire network team led by Steve Clifford, and Churches Together in England Group for Evangelisation. Part of leadership of River Church. Married to Lina with two adult daughters.
Linda Ward - married with two children, leading Bridge Church, Brentford. Involved with teams working together across West London. Linda works part time and is actively involved with the local school and community.
Billy Kennedy - leads New Community, Southampton, now described as a network of Christ-centred communities. Alongside his wife, Caroline, Billy facilitates the Pioneer National Churches Forum that co-ordinates the various networks and teams within Pioneer.
Caroline Kennedy - is deputy head of Care Confidential and facilitates the Pioneer National Churches Forum with her husband, Billy. Billy & Caroline have three children, David, Erin and Daniel.
Toby White - helps lead Dayspring Church near Leeds and is part of the Northern Forum, a group of friends (mainly in the north) who get together 3 or 4 times a year to share stories and pray for each other. "Our churches are all very different, but we find real strength and encouragement in our diversity". Paid work is for the Mining Department at the University of Leeds.
Steve Lee - is the founder and team leader of Miracle Street, a national evangelistic ministry that facilitates particularly outdoor events and missions alongside churches and groups of churches with the Mainstage and the Mobilestage. Steve is also part of the leadership team at New Community alongside Billy and Caroline Kennedy. See www.miraclestreet.com for more details.
Allan Cox - facilitates the very broad overseas involvement of New Community Church, Southampton where he also leads the Eastleigh congregation with his wife Lizzie. He also leads a church development team for churches in the region, mentoring/coaching a number of church leaders, and has many years experience in pastoring & counselling.
Jonathan Birch - is team leader to the leadership team of Pioneer People, Wirral and part of Northern Forum. He works in business and lives in Wirral with his wife Rachael & 3 daughters.
Baz Gascoyne - is married to Linda and lives in Sheffield. "We are part of the Northern Forum group which has been a life saver for us both over the years." "My interests are golf, comedy, music, gym, eating, drinking wines, writing and painting (I have my first exhibition in June). I now describe myself as a communicator who is raw, relevant and releasing who just happens to lead a church called the Eccles with Linda."
Paul Weston - is the team leader of New Generation Church, a church based in the South East of London (UK). He is a mentor and coach to other church leadership teams and is part of the Spring Harvest Youth & Student leadership team. Paul is married to Paula and has two young children. He is also a trained chef, an Arsenal fan and has worked in a ski resort.
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