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Strong Foundations: Romans 15 — Blueprint for Local Church LifeMike Betts
Paul, his team and their partnering churches provide a biblical case study in how apostolic mission works.
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Listen · Audio · Forum of Christian Leaders
The Transformative Role of the Local Church Through Being God's FamilyMike Betts
Spiritual family alongside responsibilities to spouses and children; useful when considering healthy limits around ministry.
Watch · Video · YouTube
Strong Foundations: The Prayers of ManyMike Betts
A fuller treatment of shared prayer and gospel advance, drawing on Paul’s appeal in 2 Corinthians 1:11.
Read · Article · Vista
Creating a discipleship cultureMike Betts
Mike’s written explanation of sustained discipleship and developing others alongside one’s own calling.
Read · Article · Relational Mission
Relational Mission: A Way of Life — overview and bookMike Betts
An overview of Mike’s wider vision for relational, multiplying church life, with an optional paid book.
Watch · Teaching · Forum of Christian Leaders
Healthy Christian Life — A Real Family Following a Compass with No MapMike Betts
Relationships and Spirit-led mission as foundations of church life.
Watch · Teaching · Forum of Christian Leaders
Healthy Christian Life — A Church for the Broken WorldMike Betts
Serving society, caring for the poor and engaging in everyday work.
Watch · Teaching · Forum of Christian Leaders
Healthy Christian Life — Starting New FamiliesMike Betts
A sustained local-church commitment to planting and partnering in mission.
Watch · Teaching · Forum of Christian Leaders
Corporate Prayer in the Local ChurchMike Betts
A webinar making the biblical case for corporate prayer at the centre of local church life.
View source · Course · Prayers of Many
The Prayers of Many course — 1. RevolutionMike Betts
Session 1 of the Prayers of Many course, centred on the theme “Revolution”.
View source · Course · Prayers of Many
The Prayers of Many course — 2. Digging DitchesMike Betts
Session 2 of the Prayers of Many course, centred on the theme “Digging Ditches”.
View source · Course · Prayers of Many
The Prayers of Many course — 3. CombatMike Betts
Session 3 of the Prayers of Many course, centred on the theme “Combat”.
View source · Course · Prayers of Many
The Prayers of Many course — 4. FireMike Betts
Session 4 of the Prayers of Many course, centred on the theme “Fire”.
View source · Course · Prayers of Many
The Prayers of Many course — 5. OrchestraMike Betts
Uses an orchestra to explore unity and distinct contributions in corporate prayer.
View source · Course · Prayers of Many
The Prayers of Many course — 6. FamilyMike Betts
Session 6 of the Prayers of Many course, centred on the theme “Family”.
View source · Course · Prayers of Many
The Prayers of Many course — 7. EvictionMike Betts
Uses an eviction-notice metaphor for resisting evil through Scripture-shaped prayer.
View source · Course · Prayers of Many
The Prayers of Many course — 8. TreeMike Betts
Uses uprooting a tree to explain shared, persistent prayer.
View source · Course · Prayers of Many
The Prayers of Many course — 9. ToolboxMike Betts
Session 9 of the Prayers of Many course, centred on the theme “Toolbox”.
Listen · Podcast · Apple Podcasts
Introduction to Relational Mission: A Way of LifeMike Betts, Isaac Butcher, Adam Voke
RM discussion episode on Introduction to Relational Mission: A Way of Life.
Listen · Podcast · Relational Mission
A Real Family — A Way of Life 1.2Mike Betts, Isaac Butcher, Adam Voke
RM discussion episode on A Real Family.
Listen · Podcast · Relational Mission
Everyone a Witness — A Way of Life 1.3Mike Betts, Isaac Butcher, Adam Voke
RM discussion episode on Everyone a Witness.
Listen · Podcast · Relational Mission
The Prayers of Many — A Way of Life 1.6Mike Betts, Isaac Butcher, Adam Voke
RM discussion episode on The Prayers of Many.
Listen · Podcast · Relational Mission
Starting New Families — A Way of Life 1.7Mike Betts, Maurice Nightingale, Stef Liston, Isaac Butcher, Adam Voke
RM discussion episode on Starting New Families.
Watch · Teaching · Forum of Christian Leaders
What are the benefits of churches cultivating a vibrant corporate prayer life?Mike Betts
Short interview answer addressing the question in the title.
Watch · Teaching · Forum of Christian Leaders
What are some ways that churches can cultivate corporate prayer?Mike Betts
Short interview answer addressing the question in the title.
Watch · Teaching · Forum of Christian Leaders
Does the number of people engaged in corporate prayer matter? Why or why not?Mike Betts
Short interview answer addressing the question in the title.
Watch · Teaching · Forum of Christian Leaders
What are the dangers if a church neglects to practice corporate prayer?Mike Betts
Short interview answer addressing the question in the title.
Watch · Teaching · Forum of Christian Leaders
What is the goal of discipleship in Philippians 1?Mike Betts
A short answer on Paul's goal for discipleship.
Watch · Video · YouTube
The Prayers of Many — YouTube upload (2019)Mike Betts
Teaching on corporate prayer.
Read · Article · Relational Mission
London Calling: A New ChapterMike Betts
Personal calling and the development of church planting in London.
View source · Book · Prayers of Many
The Prayers of ManyMike Betts
Mike's invitation to rediscover corporate prayer.
View source · Audio · The City Church
PrayerMike Betts
A Mike Betts prayer resource linked by Redeemer Church Colchester.
View source · Series · YouTube
Thoughts in a Time of Crisis — video seriesMike Betts
Biblical encouragement recorded during the pandemic.
View source · Teaching · Community Church — Chafford
Building the Local Church — 1 Corinthians 3:5–15Mike Betts
A local-church message on 1 Corinthians 3.
View source · Audio · Trinity Church London
Corporate PrayerMike Betts
Corporate prayer and mission, drawing on 2 Corinthians 1:8–11.