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Passionate Church In Passionate City
Newcastle is the regional capital for the north-east of England, a region with some of the worst social and crime statistics in the nation.
Whilst Newcastle itself is a major urban centre and generally has a higher standard of living than the surrounding region, the northeast as a whole has some of the highest crime, teen pregnancy and unemployment rates in the UK.
In the middle of all this is an exciting church which, in just three years, has grown to represent several hundred people and shows no signs of slowing up!
Led by pastors Jon and Dee Cook, NCLC (Newcastle Christian Life Centre), is attracting a very pumped up group of mainly GenX and Millennial young adults, who have won passion: to see a radical, contemporary and prophetic church established in this major city.
The city has long been known as the party capital of the UK, with people travelling from across the nation to attend stag nights and the like. It is also a passionate football city.
Yet Jon and Dee and their team are seeing that passion turned into something awesome for the glory of God.
Mal Fletcher recently visited the church for the second time, to speak to leaders from across the city and to address the church. after the visit he said: "I've got a real soft spot for this church. Its high energy, high impact and yet very down-to-earth and community focused."
"For those people who think the church in the UK, or Europe, is dead -- I can only say, you need to visit churches like NCLC!"
You can hear/download Mal's Newcastle leadership sessions, entitled "2020+ Christianity" as podcasts (two parts) on the audio section of our site - click here.
For more on NCLC visit www.newcastleclc.co.uk.
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Keywords: newcastle christian life centre | nclc | jon cook
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Mal, you have changed my life. Since you spoke at Get Smart Youth Conference in Wellington, in 2003, I have never been the same. I still have the tape & my heart & head are still coming to grips with what you said. The pioneer spirit. I LOVE IT!! Thank you so so so so much!
Kieran, New Zealand
I'm in the British Army and a very strong practicing Christian. Everything inside me is screaming ... we are now having to have multi-faith prayer rooms. Where will it end?
Dawn, United Kingdom
Hi Mal and team. The article on the Danish cartoons is well written.
Lance, Australia
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