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Who we are
Affinity is a fellowship of Churches, evangelical Agencies and Christians.
Through our fellowship together we seek to express the unity all God's people enjoy because they belong to Jesus Christ.
Belonging
Churches in all parts of the United Kingdom and Ireland belong to Affinity together with evangelical agencies and individual Christians.
Through our partnership with one another we are committed to proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Resources
Affinity provides resources to help our partner churches and Christians.
These resources are also made available to churches and Christians around the world who can benefit from them.
Latest News
We need to tell a better story
The majority of people do not see churches as communities of love and care, living out the gospel that they are preaching. We need to tell a better story.
According to research by specialist insurer Ecclesiastical, reported on the Christian Today website last week, three quarters of UK adults cannot name any of the activities that take place inside their local church other than regular services and religious festivals (read more...)
Posted 22nd August 2017 | Comments 0
The Evangelism Conference 2017
Learn to tell the gospel story in fresh ways.
In October there is a compelling and informative day conference for anyone involved in any way in gospel outreach in the local church. A top line up of speakers, and informal Q&A sessions will stimulate you to think afresh about how the old, old story of the good news about Jesus can be presented in new, new ways... (read more)
Posted 18th August 2017 | Comments 0
Barcelona Attack
Graham Nicholls, Director of Affinity, urges us pray for the situation, to keep on preaching the gospel to ourselves and our needy world and to pray that our rulers to respond wisely. [read more]
Posted 17th August 2017 | Comments 0
Mission Resource Papers
Our collection of Mission Resource Papers is a treasure-trove of helpful advice and information for churches and those wanting to know more about world mission and why this is such a key area of Christian ministry. They have been written by members of our World Focus Team and other experienced mission leaders.
All the papers are available on this website, free to download and use as you wish:
This month we want to highlight one in particular, concerning the steps that churches commissioning members for cross-cultural, overseas, ministry need to undertake to ensure that personnel receive adequate preparation and training for that service. Various subjects are covered but there is detailed guidance on options for cross-cultural and theological training, teaching English as a second language training
 as well as other resources available to churches guiding members preparing for overseas service.
NB: It is in the nature of education and training that courses offered and their content can change from year to year. Please check online that the information here is up to date before making any decisions about what to pursue.
MRP 9: Pre-field Training, Orientation and Preparation for Missionary Candidates
Posted 17th August 2017 | Comments 0
Power of Attorney - what are the risks?
This morning the BBC Radio 4 Today Programme carried an interview with a recently-retired senior judge who has warned over the lack of safeguards in Powers of Attorney (POA). He said the Ministry of Justice in the UK has been "disingenuous" in promoting them and the public should be more aware of the risks of attorneyship.
The segment reported on the case of a Dunkirk veteran, with early stage dementia, who gave his neighbour power of attorney, with disastrous results.
Listen to the 12-minute report here (available on BBC iPlayer until 21 August).
This warning follows on soon after Affinity published a very helpful article on the subject of Lasting Power of Attorney in its Social Issues Bulletin of July 2017. In it Roger Hitchings explains in more detail what a POA is and its advantages, while also drawing attention to their potential misuse - and how church pastors and members should take note.
Posted 15th August 2017 | Comments 0
Latest Publications
In Touch Newsletter
In the Spring 2017 issue we have a report on the excellent ministry of True Freedom Trust among Christians who face issues of same-sex attraction. Also, we hear about what it is like for a church community living and witnessing in an urban, multi-cultural context. Grove Chapel in south London is the featured church. Finally, we consider a new initiative by Christians in Sheffield who are burdened to do something practical to address the appalling abortion statistics in the UK.
Foundations
An online journal of evangelical theology published by the Theological Team.
The Bulletin
The Bulletin is published three times a year by the Social Issues Team to keep evangelical churches and individual Christians informed of the implications of legislation and public policy on social issues in the UK.
Responding to the Marriage Downgrade
World Mission Resources
Our World Focus Team has produced a range of very helpful papers containing information and advice for churches and Christians seeking to be better informed and equipped for world mission. Click on the link below for access to the World Mission resources Papers.
OSCAR, the UK Information Service for World Mission, is an Affinity Associate. Their website provides valuable resources about many aspects of world mission for both Christians and churches. Click on the link below to go to the OSCAR website.
A number of Mission Agencies are Affinity Associates. For more information click on the link
Mission Agencies in fellowship with Affinity
Table Talk
Table Talk is a series of occasional papers published by the Theological Team that address contemporary issues relevant to the lives of Christians and churches.
Mission Matters
Mission Matters is a series of occasional papers on contemporary issues in World Mission commissioned by the World Focus Team. The purpose of Mission Matters is to stimulate thinking on significant issues in World Mission.
