Winter 2018
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There are moments in life where for a few seconds you are captivated by something. It is like nothing else matters at that moment. Anything could be happening around you and you would be oblivious to it. Recently, on a cold evening in West London, our outreach team was faithfully presenting Christ to the passing crowds. Then, with help, stepping up onto our box, Joyce began her public testimony of how Jesus transformed her life. She speaks with passion and a sense of urgency, urging those passing by to consider Jesus Christ. And I am captivated. Joyce is 80 years old. Such urgency, and yet such winsomeness, a deep desire to see souls rescued.
I am captivated and I am challenged. I need a greater sense of urgency. The days grow shorter and there is no doubt that with every passing day, we here in Europe drift further from the Rock that is Jesus Christ. How can I possibly stay silent, unmoved by the plight of those around me, if I truly believe that people are either going to heaven or hell? We don't know what tomorrow holds, but God has left us in no doubt about eternity. |
Jason preaching the Gospel
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"Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf, be reconciled to God" (2 Corinthians 5:20)
I hope that the pages of this newsletter will encourage and inspire you, and also challenge you. As followers of Jesus, each one of us has an immense privilege of bearing the most glorious news, and also a commission, a responsibility, to tell others. We don't always find it easy to tell others (rarely in fact), but we rest in the fact that it is His message and He empowers us by His Spirit to be His witnesses to a dying world (Acts 1:8).
As you will read within, it has been a busy, but dynamic time of late. We praise God for souls rescued, and for young leaders and evangelists equipped. We are also grateful to God for the Connor family who have now returned to the USA. Jason has served on our team for nearly two and half years, and many across Europe have benefitted from his leadership and his teaching. We will miss the Connor family, but know God is working His purposes out as He strategically moves them to another part of His harvest field.
Thank you for your partnership in this ministry known as K180. As you pray, financially give, and as you travel with us, you are very much part of what the Lord is doing in these days. We trust you will have a sense of rejoicing, even be captivated, by the testimonies you read within.
Many blessings,
As you will read within, it has been a busy, but dynamic time of late. We praise God for souls rescued, and for young leaders and evangelists equipped. We are also grateful to God for the Connor family who have now returned to the USA. Jason has served on our team for nearly two and half years, and many across Europe have benefitted from his leadership and his teaching. We will miss the Connor family, but know God is working His purposes out as He strategically moves them to another part of His harvest field.
Thank you for your partnership in this ministry known as K180. As you pray, financially give, and as you travel with us, you are very much part of what the Lord is doing in these days. We trust you will have a sense of rejoicing, even be captivated, by the testimonies you read within.
Many blessings,
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Europe ablaze with the Gospel...
...has been the God-given vision of K180 since He called the ministry into being. This year we celebrated 10 years since K180 was established as a registered charity, although ministry started in 2001.
God continues to bless us with opportunities to serve His work across Europe. The pins on the map are just from the last 6 months of ministry, and you can read more about how God has been changing lives in the pages that follow.
All this is made possible by the partnership in the gospel of individuals and churches. We are enormously grateful for this and hope that as you read about what God is doing through the work of K180, you will be encouraged to continue to pray, give and go!
God continues to bless us with opportunities to serve His work across Europe. The pins on the map are just from the last 6 months of ministry, and you can read more about how God has been changing lives in the pages that follow.
All this is made possible by the partnership in the gospel of individuals and churches. We are enormously grateful for this and hope that as you read about what God is doing through the work of K180, you will be encouraged to continue to pray, give and go!
Our Time with K180The last two and a half years on mission with K180 have truly been a privilege. As we initially considered whether God was calling us to London a few years back, I was struck by the proportionally small number of evangelical believing individuals here in the UK and Europe.
The statistics obviously showed how great the need is for another great move of God, but what they couldn’t tell us was what God was already doing in the Church here. The good news of Jesus is going out in so many different ways, in so many different places and languages. And people are responding to follow Him! |
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God is moving in Europe and growing his family. My family and I are so thankful to K180 (the team, but also every individual that partner to help make the ministry possible) for the generosity we’ve been shown here and the chance to see what God is doing first-hand. Thank you!
Jason Connor As a team, we are so thankful for the Connor family. Please pray for them as they settle back in to life in the USA. |
The joy and wonder of witnessing the miracle of someone stepping from sin and darkness into life and light is an amazing thing every time.
The massive number of people who are open & willing to engage in conversations of great gravity with complete strangers is also a great encouragement. You enter into each and every conversation hoping that it will be ‘the’ conversation in which they see Jesus for who he really is, and they say ‘yes’ to him. Statistically however, you know that people are somewhere en route to that conversation. It will happen some other day with someone other than yourself. But even those conversations serve as a sweet reminder of God’s faithfulness, his own longsuffering, and his patience as he lovingly deals with our brokenness, questions, and broken hearts, and in the same way He still walks alongside me and my family wherever we journey. He is good. 
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Unashamed
We hosted our most recent Unashamed training back in October and welcomed special guest and director of ONTHEREDBOX Madrid, Jacob Bock. Jacob shared a very engaging and encouraging message on the importance and power of the cross. Attendees from 8 different greater London area churches joined us, including several first-timers. If you were unable to attend you can still take a listen on our Unashamed webpage.
We will have more information on the next Unashamed training in the new year, but until then, go ahead and save the date for Saturday 29th June 2019 in your diary.
We will have more information on the next Unashamed training in the new year, but until then, go ahead and save the date for Saturday 29th June 2019 in your diary.
Training Young Evangelists - The EEI Network
Alongside partners across Europe, training continues of young evangelists called to proclaim Jesus! We see God raising up those with a passion and call to herald the Gospel wherever He places their feet. One such place is northern Germany where the German team decided on a name to reflect this new movement of young evangelists - Philippus Netzwerk - the 'Philip Network' in English. Brilliant! Their prayer is that many 'Philips' will be raised up across Germany to proclaim the Gospel, calling people to follow Jesus. We pray this may also be true in every place this training takes place - England, Iceland, Italy, Russia, Scotland and Spain, that many will come to faith and that His glory would be seen.
"... already this week I unexpectedly had a conversation at work and was able to testify and explain the core of the Christian faith...thank you for [Philippus Netzwerk]. I am already looking forward to [meeting] next year!" (Daniel, Germany)
EEI UK
In September, the EEI UK went on tour – up to the seaside town of Blackpool in Lancashire. This was to connect with the Lancashire Festival of Hope, a big mission taking place at the Winter Gardens in the town centre, where Franklin Graham came to preach the Gospel. It’s always exciting when we can give young evangelists the opportunity to serve at a large mission event, seeing how things work and learning things that can be applied back in their home context.
Alongside our work at the Festival of Hope, the EEI training was still happening! Our theme for the week was ‘The Evangelist and the Church.’ We were blessed to have a local pastor, Rick Oldland, give a pastor’s perspective on the role of the evangelist, alongside sessions taught by the EEI leadership team. After training and teaching in the mornings, we headed out in the afternoons to share the Gospel and invite people to the Festival, splitting into teams across the town, so as to maximise our impact. Over the week, we were aware of at least nine people praying prayers of commitment to Christ on the streets – not to mention the hundreds who responded in the Winter Gardens each evening!
Thank you for standing with us in prayer! Despite some opposition to the events, God was powerfully working in the lives of many who came to the Festival – and certainly galvanising the local churches to pray for their community and for salvation for the people of Blackpool. We give thanks for what the Lord did in our midst! Please pray for the six evangelists who graduated from the EEI programme in Blackpool: Lorna, Pam, Tim, Ricky, Jimmy and Jason.
Alongside our work at the Festival of Hope, the EEI training was still happening! Our theme for the week was ‘The Evangelist and the Church.’ We were blessed to have a local pastor, Rick Oldland, give a pastor’s perspective on the role of the evangelist, alongside sessions taught by the EEI leadership team. After training and teaching in the mornings, we headed out in the afternoons to share the Gospel and invite people to the Festival, splitting into teams across the town, so as to maximise our impact. Over the week, we were aware of at least nine people praying prayers of commitment to Christ on the streets – not to mention the hundreds who responded in the Winter Gardens each evening!
Thank you for standing with us in prayer! Despite some opposition to the events, God was powerfully working in the lives of many who came to the Festival – and certainly galvanising the local churches to pray for their community and for salvation for the people of Blackpool. We give thanks for what the Lord did in our midst! Please pray for the six evangelists who graduated from the EEI programme in Blackpool: Lorna, Pam, Tim, Ricky, Jimmy and Jason.
EEI will be back in Northampton from 11-14 April 2019.
KSCHOOL
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What do you get when you mix four young evangelists, for six weeks over the summer, with plenty of street ministry and mission?
KSCHOOL, that’s what! This was the first time we’ve adapted our traineeships to this format, and the inaugural KSCHOOL programme did not disappoint. We were blessed to have four American young people with us: Marly Grace, Kyle, and Ezra from Texas; and Hannah from Alabama. Some of the highlights of the six weeks included: a long weekend mission in Girona, Spain; a week of young leaders’ training at History Makers Italy; a ‘surprise’ day mission to preach the Gospel in Paris; an evangelistic song-writing workshop; teaching some evangelism training in a church setting; and, of course, plenty of creative street evangelism in different parts of London. Take a look at what the KSCHOOL graduates had to say: |
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Hannah preaching the Gospel in London
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“KSCHOOL truly changed my life!…It taught me how to fully depend on the Lord for everything, even the small things…It taught me to take advantage of every opportunity that the Lord gives you to share the Gospel…I would encourage anyone who is considering KSCHOOL to DO IT!! It is a catalyst for your walk with the Lord!” (Hannah) |
“KSCHOOL has impacted me in my faith, my walk, and my overall view of Christianity. It has shown me just how important it is to go out and show complete strangers the love of Christ… KSCHOOL has inspired me to start an evangelism project here on the campus of TCU (my college).” (Kyle) |
Kyle using the sketch board to preach the Gospel in Paris
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Ezra teaching on 'Gospel Ingredients' in Spain
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“KSchool has given me confidence in my ability to share the Gospel with anyone I come across.” (Ezra) |
“K180 made this traineeship versatile and well-rounded as it focused on worship, preaching, evangelism, and other ways to reach people and tell them about Jesus. For people thinking about applying to this wonderful program I would say to take a step out in faith and pray, pray, pray! The only way to really grow would be to trust what God has in store for you all! This opportunity WILL change your life, so be expectant and willing to let God work.” (Marly Grace) |
Marly Grace sharing the Gospel through song in Spain
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We’re excited to announce KSCHOOL dates for 2019! This will be a five-week programme fitting in all the same components: 27 June to 3 August. If you know of anyone for whom KSCHOOL might be a great fit, please show them this article or point them to our KSCHOOL 2019 webpage, where they can apply |
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Training Young Leaders for Gospel Ministry
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Partnership is not only crucial for Gospel ministry, it is also biblical and a blessing! When it comes to History Makers, K180 is blessed to be in partnership with the International Leadership Institute (ILI), a global ministry based out of Atlanta, USA. K180 pioneers the work in Europe and we are seeing God use this training to transform lives as we seek to equip leaders and spread the gospel. The God-given vision for K180 is 'Europe Ablaze with the Gospel' and History Makers is a key aspect of our day-to-day mission in seeing that vision fulfilled.
History Makers is geared toward young leaders (18-35) and is an exploration of 8 biblical core values for leadership. For more information, please visit www.historymakerseurope.org |
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Baltics
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"I needed something like History Makers for a long time. I felt being stuck in ministry, had no ideas, desire, direction. Thanks to HM I realized I need God’s presence in the first place and vision. That being a leader is not just some ministry, some project, but a life-long call." (participant, HM Czech Republic) Czech Republic
Romania
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“After this History Makers, I feel equipped not only encouraged, inspired, etc. and I want to tell about this to all my friends. It works!" (Velta, HM Baltics) Italy
"This has truly been one of the most challenging, but best weeks of my life." (Hannah, HM Italy) Belgium
Balkans
"This conference taught me how to set clear goals and how I can achieve them. I gained a clearer understanding about my calling. This is an extraordinary setting that helps you develop in every aspect." (Doris, HM Romania) "HM is that kind of experience that you desire to have over and over again. It makes you want to change spiritually and in so many areas of personal development" (Alina, HM Romania) |
Euro Street Teams
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It was a wonderful privilege for a K180 team to be involved in a week-long evangelistic campaign in the Torre Pellice area of north west Italy. With four churches working together and with other ministries invited, it was a week of solid outreach with street ministry during the day and evangelistic events every evening. We found an openness to the Gospel wherever we went and local believers caught a glimpse of what is possible if you proactively take the Gospel outside the four walls of the church. There were so many conversations and several who professed faith in Christ. One life transformed alters history for generations to come. Thank You Jesus!
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Team member Jimmy preaching to an attentive crowd in a town square
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A view of the Street Café in action on Princes Street
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The Edinburgh Fringe Festival takes over the Scottish Capital for pretty much the whole month of August every year. This summer, at the invitation of our friends at the Heralds Trust, Livingston, K180 brought a small team to labour alongside Robert Bell (leader of Heralds Trust), and some of his team, in sharing the Gospel during the last week of the festival. We set up a daily ‘Street Cafe’ on Princes Street in the city centre, offered passersby a free hot drink, and asked them where they were at on their ‘spiritual journey’. Dozens of John’s Gospels were given out, many people received prayer, and one man was led in a prayer of commitment to Christ.
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There's an opportunity for you to join the K180 team heading back to the Fringe Festival next summer, from 5-9 August 2019.
Please email gareth@k180.org for more information
Please email gareth@k180.org for more information
K-Accelerate
K180 has just launched a brand new initiative where 12 invited young leaders/evangelists from 9 different European countries are embarking on an 18-month advanced mentoring programme designed, by God's grace and with His leading, to accelerate Gospel impact across Europe. With one-to-one mentoring, practical ministry assignments, a mandate to invest in 3 others, and much more, we are full of expectation as to what we will see God doing in, and through, these young lives as they seek to be faithful to His call.
Each participant will...
1. Attend, teach/preach, and receive leadership mentoring at three selected overseas projects during an 18-month period, with a written reflection due after each project.
2. Commit to specific guided growth during the 18 months, which will include book study, regular online mentoring sessions, and receive one site visit by a K180 team mentor.
3. Be expected to mentor three evangelists/leaders in parallel to the mentoring they are receiving.
4. Attend a central gathering, to be held in February 2020, designed to reflect together, receive teaching, and prepare for the ‘what next’.
5. Have opportunity to present a new evangelistic project toward the conclusion of the formal training, with ‘seed’ money being granted to help launch viable projects.
6. Be expected, as a final project, to organise a one-day training event for leaders/evangelists in their respective countries.
1. Attend, teach/preach, and receive leadership mentoring at three selected overseas projects during an 18-month period, with a written reflection due after each project.
2. Commit to specific guided growth during the 18 months, which will include book study, regular online mentoring sessions, and receive one site visit by a K180 team mentor.
3. Be expected to mentor three evangelists/leaders in parallel to the mentoring they are receiving.
4. Attend a central gathering, to be held in February 2020, designed to reflect together, receive teaching, and prepare for the ‘what next’.
5. Have opportunity to present a new evangelistic project toward the conclusion of the formal training, with ‘seed’ money being granted to help launch viable projects.
6. Be expected, as a final project, to organise a one-day training event for leaders/evangelists in their respective countries.
We value your prayer for this initiative and particularly that this will be a catalyst for Gospel growth in the lives of the participants and their nations. Watch out for updates in future newsletters!
K-Accelerate runs from September 2018 to March 2020.
K-Accelerate runs from September 2018 to March 2020.
Trainees
Providing opportunities for coming to London and taking part on short or longer term traineeships is a key aspect of K180 ministry.
In August, Jenn finished her year-long traineeship with K180. September saw her begin a three-year Bachelor’s degree at bible college. Here are her reflections on her year as a trainee with K180.
In August, Jenn finished her year-long traineeship with K180. September saw her begin a three-year Bachelor’s degree at bible college. Here are her reflections on her year as a trainee with K180.
Jenn
"I was honestly quite surprised to find myself becoming a street preacher for a year, as previously I was quite sceptical of the importance of street ministry. However, I was challenged to share my faith so I wanted to give it a go. While with K180, I found myself becoming more and more excited by the idea of sharing our incredible gospel and thinking, how could I keep something so amazing as God’s love from people. My time with K180 had a huge impact on my life. I was encouraged in my giftings, grew in confidence and discovered a passion for sharing the gospel to all. Above all else, K180 taught me the importance of having an intimate relationship with God and seeking Him first. I will be eternally grateful to K180 for all their support and continued encouragement to me not just in this year, but in my ongoing journey." (Jenn)
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Thinking of applying for a traineeship with K180? All training wIth us is tailor-made and will include a variety of opportunites as you work alongside the team and our partners in developing your giftings. These may include, among other things...
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Evangelism training
Church placement Street Evangelism Overseas short-term missions Music and song-writing |
Bible study and teaching
Helping at evangelistic events One-to-one discipleship History Makers leadership training Sketchboard evangelism |
Hosting Teams
This summer we hosted another team of students from Faithbridge Church in Houston, Texas. They spent two weeks with us, which was packed with plenty of training, street ministry, and experiencing London. They were a great group, and were willing and ready to engage people with the Gospel. Hosting teams is always a blessing for the K180 team - it’s exciting seeing what God does as we serve and invest in a group of young believers. It was a joy to have Michael with us again (who was on the very first Faithbridge student team to come to London). He even got up to speak on the ladder at Speakers’ Corner!
“Being with K180 has totally changed my life. I have seen God work in, and through students, and I have seen his blessings upon the people who get to hear about him. Life changing experiences don’t happen often but this is one of my life changing experiences.” (Parker) |
“K180 has been one of the greatest blessings in my life. Through their in-depth and applicable training, and constant encouragement, I have grown so much in my relationship with God and in my confidence to talk to people about Him.” (Abbey) |
Looking Ahead...
The gospel is powerful. God's word states that clearly; 'For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes...' (Romans 1:16). It is also our experience. I was asked recently what I thought one of the chief difficulties is for the church in Europe. There are perhaps a few answers, but one is certainly that we all too often exhibit a lack of confidence in the gospel. And yet, when we open our mouths and talk of Jesus, not only do we see evidence of gospel power, but it also builds our faith.
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One of our summer trainees was preaching on a warm evening in West London. Using a mirror as an illustration, she spoke of how often we focus on what we look like on the outside, but we don't think about what is going on inside. She spoke of how this is a primary concern for God. "How is your heart?" A few people stopped, including a middle-aged man. He listened intently. We spoke with him afterwards, as with tears, he realised his need to get right with God. He then said these penetrating words; "I don't need drink. I don't need drugs. I just need Jesus."
'Now when they heard this [Peter's preaching] they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" And Peter said to them, "Repent and be baptised every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." ' (Acts 2:37-38) |
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And so, we press ahead, alongside several partners, in preaching the gospel and equipping others for gospel ministry. We pray for an increasing sense of urgency, a sharp focus, and an effectiveness that can only come from His power at work within us. We thank God that Jesus is the Light of the world and even the darkest of places cannot extinguish the Light.
How to Partner
We remain thankful to God for those who partner with us in different ways, not least financially. Thank you! We really could not do all that we do without your partnership in this way. In these days, there are many opportunities to declare the Good News that transforms, and to equip and release many for gospel ministry. If you are able, and sense the Lord directing you, would you consider standing with us financially in the days ahead? Every gift makes a difference and enables us to move forward with much purpose.
And if you would like to pray regularly for the K180 ministry, please email Penny at penny@k180.org and we will send you a monthly prayer plan to help you pray specifically.
May you know the joy of His presence, and the power of His gospel, as you live as a witness to our Lord Jesus Christ in these days.
And if you would like to pray regularly for the K180 ministry, please email Penny at penny@k180.org and we will send you a monthly prayer plan to help you pray specifically.
May you know the joy of His presence, and the power of His gospel, as you live as a witness to our Lord Jesus Christ in these days.
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and the K180 team
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If you would like to partner K180 financially, please click here, or the button below, which will take you to the donate page of our website. Every gift makes a difference and enables us to take the many gospel opportunities before us. Thank you for your interest and support.
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