This section will help you research the needs in your local community, gain an understanding of the resources available inside the church, and then plan accordingly. It contains tried and tested ideas by those who have successfully begun to engage. They’re not prescriptive - just pointers in the right direction. They’re especially useful if you are starting from scratch, or thinking about a new project, or developing those ministries you’re already involved in.

Becoming Family Friendly

What churches mean by family friendly and what the community might regard as friendly can be very different. The articles in this section will help you to reflect on what you can do to be truly friendly to the wide range of families that are likely to live in your community.

Getting Started

For those looking to engage effectively with their communities for the first time, this could be the meat of the Engage website. The articles, questionnaires and exercises that you’ll find here will help you approach this in a way that will be positive and constructive.

Partnership - coming soon!

Working with others can sometimes be challenging, but the benefits can be enormous. The articles in this section will help you think about the whys and wherefores of partnering with others.

Small Churches

With the average size of a church in the UK currently standing at 47, it’s important to assist smaller churches to think through the unique pressures they face as they seek to engage. The articles are intended to offer support and fresh thought.