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Church in Watford London on the Move
23 September 2013
Watford in London is perhaps best known as the one-time centre of British newspaper printing - and, of course, for its brewery industry.
On a recent visit, however, Mal Fletcher found that the area is also home to a growing, community-centric church with a strategic approach to proactive influence in the long-term.
Mal was guest speaker for an event bringing together church and community leaders from across the region, hosted by the Assemblies of God, Great Britain.
The region's churches are overseen by Gary Rucci, a long-time friend of Next Wave International and now Missions Director and Area Leader for the AOG GB.
Mal addressed the leaders for 2 hours on "The Social Tsunami: Engaging Social Change" and the response was extremely positive.
Mal then stayed to speak for Sunday morning services at Watford Community Church, which hosted the leaders' event. The church, led by Pastors Tim and Helen Roberts, has a first-class new facility within a short walk of Watford's city centre.
After his visit, Mal said: 'It was encouraging to see how engaged the regional leaders were with the material on future change. This signals a great future for churches and faith-based organisations in the area.'
'Davina and I were also impressed with the engagement of people in the Sunday services - and particularly by the strategic attitude of Tim and Helen Roberts. This is a church worth watching!'
For more on Watford Community Church, visit watfordcommunitychurch.org.
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