Mark Bingham, Counties evangelist in Kent, has spent years walking the streets of Kent, stopping to talk, listen and share the Gospel with whoever he meets. He tells Ignite about the encounters that keep him going – and why he believes ordinary Christians are more ready for this than they think.

Counties evangelist Kim Hobbs reflects on accompanying a man through his final years – a man society had all but forgotten.

“Six years ago, when I was 54, I had an encounter with God that changed everything.“

Counties evangelists, Gordon and Penny Curley, attend Alresford Show every year to help run the Farm Chapel & Friends tent of witness. Each year, they meet new people as they work with a group of Christians drawn together by their commitment to sharing the Gospel.

On Sunday 21 December Andy Jelfs went home to be with Jesus. For six decades, the ministry of Andy Jelfs left a deep and unmistakable mark on churches, communities, and individuals across the UK.

Counties’ senior evangelist, Ray Dadswell, has recently received the Lord Lieutenant of Sussex’s Certificate for Meritorious Service. Only later did he learn quite how significant the honour was.

Counties evangelist, Steve Cowles, ministry is practical, relational, outdoors and deeply rooted in the Gospel. Originally from the United States, Steve has spent more than three decades shaping lives in the UK through chaplaincy, evangelism and innovative outdoors outreach - equipping others to share Christ using the gifts and environments God has already placed in their hands.

A young Muslim man tells Ignite how he came to faith with the help of Chatnow.org – a website dedicated to answering questions about Christianity – led by Counties evangelist Matt Rich