Counties Evangelist Madelene Bathgate recently went home to be with her Lord. We give thanks for her life and legacy as we reflect on her and her husband, Tom’s, life.

Launching a multicultural church plant in London: Caleb and Adanesh started their mission many miles away in Ethiopia. Today, with the support of Counties, they lead a growing, multicultural church plant in Southwark, South London.

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

Counties Evangelist Victor Jack shares the story of Sizewell Hall Christian Centre and its 50 year celebration.

In 1991, Will and Lynne felt that God was calling them to leave secure employment and become self-employed, living by faith as evangelists. Their desire, then, and throughout their ministry, was to share the Good News about Jesus.

John McGinley, Myriad & The Send UK & Ireland lead, was the keynote speaker at the Connect Conference. He shares his thoughts about refounding the church on Jesus Christ.

John Hardwick, Counties Evangelist, shares his passion for sowing seeds in young hearts. He works predominantly in children’s ministry in Cambridge.

“There was a lot of death going on.” After a traumatic childhood, Katie Lovegood was nearly sectioned, but God had other plans. She is now the Ministry Support Worker at the Community Church in Cinderford, Gloucestershire, led by Counties Evangelist Tim Cracknell.

It's been three years since Counties Evangelist Tim Cracknell sold the cows on his family farm and the idea was born to use the now-empty barn for an evening to celebrate all God is doing.

For over 10 years, Counties a few Counties evangelists have been have gone to Moldova every winter to preach at ‘FRANKS’ missions. And now Moldova has come to Melksham.

Counties Evangelist Kim Hobbs shares his reflections from 12 years of volunteering. “God has always seemed to point Jo and I to people who need care and friendship - to vulnerable youth and young men in particular.“

Where a South Wales church is seeing young people rediscover Christianity. It’s becoming a haven, a bridge between generations and a place for young people to explore faith again.

How Sandra and Ed came to trust Jesus - through their separate journeys, they had so much help and encouragement from Counties evangelist, Victor, as they explored faith.