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National Mission Team

The National Mission Team (“NMT”) works alongside PBC's MIST and local Engage Teams, helps to enable PBC to become involved in mission within the UK. The structure of the team is designed to build on the work the church currently does in the area of national mission and to enable the church to become more involved in the future.  

As part of the universal church we have received a commission from the Lord to make disciples of all nations. As witnesses for Jesus Christ we are called to work within our local area, nationally and internationally  

The NMT aims to co-ordinate and develop the involvement of PBC in mission within the UK by:

 - Communicating the mission challenge to the whole church;

 - Connecting PBC with appropriate mission organisations, and

 - Collaborating in mission by encouraging individuals to become involved in short term or full time mission and actively supporting members of PBC engaged in such work.

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Musicians Network
The Musicians Network exists to inspire, motivate, release, support, envision & encourage Christian musicians, particularly in the classical music world, to seek God afresh and to take new initiatives as led by God’s Spirit. See http://musicians-network.net - which also has a video Richard Williamson (a member of PBC) has put together explaining the vision and also a paper he wrote about this call (both on the 'resources' page).

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Epiphany
Epiphany is a flexible group of Christian musicians offering creative classical music concerts often mixed with improvisation.  Members of epiphany come from a variety of different churches (including PBC) around the UK and many play in professional orchestras and ensembles both in this country and also in Europe. See website at http://epiphanymusic.org.uk

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Innervation Trust 

A trust has now been formed - Innervation Trust to carry forward this vision of massively expanding this work with quality music bands. 

This work, along with many other exciting ventures, is possible due to the talented work of Zarc Porter and Mark Pennells. Zarc is a record producer who has sold over 350,000 albums, as well as being a musical genius and keyboard wizard. Mark was co-founder of The World Wide Message Tribe, where he performed for 5 years and was artistic director for 6 years. Mark and Zarc together formed Kik-Start Ltd and Movation Productions Ltd, with a goal to develop new bands.

The Innervation dream is to have top quality bands and artists all over the world with songs, production, choreography, technical back-up, videos, and albums not only competing, but standing out in the world and affecting millions of lives!  This will be accomplished through the anointed efforts of several touring bands, and a network of many schools teams.

These bands can go anywhere, do anything, promoting the Innervation vision and also presenting the gospel in the process.  Each of the schools teams, on the other hand, will be completely dedicated to taking the gospel to the schools of their city on a regular basis.  They'll have access to the touring band's material, dance routines and show ideas, as well as being fully trained in taking lessons, doing assemblies, and running a full concert event.

Mark and Zarc are from PBC, along with some of the trustees and others involved in performing, websites and admin.

Pop Connection 

Pop Connection is Innervation Trust's national primary school singing and recording project that gives all pupil the chance to record their very own CD, perform in an exciting pop concert and bring together school and community.

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The Message Trust

The Message Trust is a Manchester based youth charity founded in 1992, driven by Christian principles.

The Message works in all ten Greater Manchester boroughs although the emphasis of the work is biased to the areas of Manchester that historically have been affected by poverty. Some projects operate across the North West and of course Hope 08 will impact the whole nation.

Some examples of The Message initiatives you might have heard of are:

  12-Jan-12

Runs 9 'Eden' youth projects where over 100 volunteers live and work in tough urban contexts

Delivers around 2000 hours of youth work every month through over 300 separate activities

Is in contact with an average of 5,000 young people every month all over the city

Provides a safe 'off the street' environment for 500 young people every week using 2 high-tech mobile youth centres

Visits 20 high schools every year with inspirational pop group 'Blush'

Helps break the cycle of youth crime through innovative work in the region's Young Offenders Institutions

Operates a top-spec arts and music training centre in South Manchester

These projects have helped to raise the self-esteem of tens of thousands of teenagers and, as a result, crime has reduced in a number of difficult neighbourhoods. Bit by bit The Message are working to reverse the negative effects of poor education, housing and health, the teenage drug and alcohol problem and endemic crime and antisocial behaviour.

Visit the website for up to date details of exciting Message events like the 'Breathe' youth events, testimonies, and lots more.

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Barnabus

Barnabus  is a Christian Homeless Charity based in Manchester. They started almost 20 years ago with just one man walking the streets, giving out food and drink to the homeless. 

They now offer a lifeline to around 350 people each week, many of whom have severe addictions or mental health issues. They support their physical, emotional and spiritual needs and do all they can to help them get back into mainstream society. They have received the 'unsung heroes' Queens award for Voluntary Service, but they do not receive any government funding, they rely entirely on donations.

Street Outreach - medical care
Using a converted van as a base, Barnabus staff incorporating a paramedic, a nurse and a podiatrist are able to offer basic care, onward referrals and advice to those sleeping rough many of whom have drug and alcohol related problems.

Street Outreach - the trailer
A large team of volunteers use the kitchen-trailer unit three nights of the week to hand out sandwiches and hot drinks, blankets, clothing and 'dignity packs' containing toiletries. The volunteers are always on hand to provide advice and a listening ear. Between 100 and 150 people attend each evening.

The Red Light District
It is estimated that there are in the region of 400 women in Manchester City Centre selling themselves in prostitution. Volunteers meet the women out on the streets and offer hot drinks, food and support.
On Monday nights the medical unit is based in the red light district where the women can get general medical advice particularly regarding sexually transmitted diseases.

The Prisons
Barnabus staff have been working with women in Styal prison providing support at the beginning of sentences when the women are often at their most vulnerable.
Staff are also committed to visiting men in Manchester and Risley prisons and supporting them upon their release.

The Beacon
The recently refurbished 'Beacon' at 45 Bloom Street is Barnabus' hub. Several times a week around 60-70 people are welcomed in for breakfast and are able to make use of the laundry facilities and showers. Volunteers and staff aim to engage visitors in conversation and activities with the aim of building relationships, offering support and sharing the gospel.

www.barnabus-manchester.org.uk

The latest initiative undertaken by Barnabus is a boutique clothing shop and cafe the aim of which is to generate a source of regular income for the charity as a whole. Selling selected items from donations received, the shop will stock a range of clothing targeting both the local student population and families resident in the South Manchester area where the shop is based. There are opportunities to volunteer to assist us at the shop as there are across all areas of the ministry.

Again, see the Barnabus website for more details.

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www.mustardtree.co.uk/

Mustard Tree is a Christian charity based in Ancoats, Manchester whose aim is 'To improve and rebuild the lives of homeless and marginalized people in Manchester'.

Its aims are twofold: to serve people directly and also to build up and resource other charities and organizations working to serve the poor in Manchester.

Mustard Tree provides emergency food parcels, clothing, toiletries and blankets.
Their 'Dignity Project' provides good quality furniture, household items and electrical goods to those with limited or no income to help restore their dignity.

Mustard Tree aims to increase its clients' opportunities to engage in meaningful occupations by running IT, cookery and debt counselling courses, ESOL classes (English for Speakers of Other Languages) and a work experience program.

The charity is a Manchester City Council approved 'Street Support Provider' and organizes a twice weekly soup run near Piccadilly Station. Volunteers are able to express God's love in a practical way by distributing food and drink and sleeping bags but also being available to talk with, advise and befriend those who feel marginalized.

For more information on how to volunteer or donate items please visit the Mustard Tree website.

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Home Mission is the Baptist family sharing together to enable mission to take place throughout England and Wales. It serves to help churches, that could not otherwise afford a minister, to have one. It funds chaplains working in education and industry. It supports evangelists and missioners, as well as providing materials help and advice. PBC regularly supports Home Mission by prayer and giving.

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Christians in Schools Trust

Christians in Schools Trust (CiST) has established a well respected ministry in the Stockport area. The main thrust of the work is through direct involvement in schools. Founded in 1993 in association with Scripture Union, the work has developed and multiplied. Regular support is currently being given to primary and secondary schools, local education authorities and churches of all denominations. Roger Taylor, a member of  PBC, is one of the Trustees of CiST.

Sue, Andy and Jonathan - the workers

CiST employs three full time workers who divide their time between the many primary schools and 15 secondary schools in the borough of Stockport.

The Trust’s fundamental aims are to establish and develop a Christian presence amongst pupils and staff and to promote closer links between schools and their local churches.

As well as promoting quality teaching of religious education by providing exciting and challenging resources, CiST works directly with over 150 young people each week in schools clubs and addresses thousands of pupils (and staff) in the course of each term.

CiST works closely with other Christian organizations like Innervation and The Message Trust providing follow up and continuity

If you would like to support CiST through prayer, financially or by giving some time to help in the schools please see the website - http://www.cist.org.uk/ - for more details.

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 Race Mission - Pat and Elaine 

The Isle of Man TT race is one of the world's greatest sporting spectacles and Race Mission, founded in 1982, is right there in the centre of all the activity - the noise, the smells, the colours. The mission has now been recognised and accepted by both the Race organisers and the Isle of Man Tourist Board. The purpose of Race Mission tent is provide a haven of peace, where sharing of God's word and showing something of his great love, to competitors, engineers, trade officials and family, is a tremendous privilege.

Pat and Elaine are members of PBC

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