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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
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
The Prayer Calendar for August is now available
The Prayer Calendar for August is now available to download. With one item for every day of the month, please use this to inform your praying for the many churches, agencies and individuals who are faithfully serving the Lord both in the UK and around the world. Thank you!
Another very convenient way of accessing the calendar is via the mobile app PrayerMate. Sign up for the daily feed here. Use this app for your mobile device and subscribe to our calendar to receive the prayer item for each day direct to your phone or tablet.
Posted 29th July 2017 | Comments 0
Lasting Power of Attorney – Thoughts for Church Leaders
It has almost become a cliché that we are an ageing society, but that fact places a responsibility on church leaders to know how to help older folk in their fellowship, especially those who have no family to support them, or those whose families give minimal support. One of the issues that causes older people most anxiety is how their wishes and best interests will be safeguarded should they lose the capacity to make decisions for themselves.
A Power of Attorney is a legal document that authorises someone to make decisions and act on the behalf of someone who cannot, or does not want to, make decisions and choices for themselves. It is important that church leaders are aware of the processes involved so that they can help older church members make the best arrangements, if family are unwilling, or unable, to be involved. (read more...)
Posted 29th July 2017 | Comments 0
New edition of the Family Education Trust Bulletin
The latest edition of the Family Education Trust Bulletin is now available to download free of charge from the website of the Family Education Trust. Among other things, it contains articles on:
Ellie’s story: A first-hand account of child sexual exploitation
The challenge to our understanding of marriage and family
Does English Law need ‘marriage’?
The Transgender Agenda – Critiquing its origins, ideology, methods and goals
The Global Sexual Revolution: Destruction of freedom in the name of freedom
Posted 28th July 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.
