Keith Newton

Mission

1. Use of our buildings by the Community. Lettings developing the use of our facilities by the community with the proviso that uses are "in sympathy" with our church values Sports / Bowls / Badminton / Dance / Keep Fit
2. Participating as Individuals in our Community Helping our Christian family in being Effective Christians in our Leisure & in Society: Recognition of roles our church members already have in community and encouragement and development of e.g. school governors, members of clubs and societies, council bodies. Not necessarily have to be in Lichfield as we recognise our commitment to wider community eg charities, etc. Focus would be on secular roles where we bring a Christian influence. Being Effective Christians at Work: Recognition of how we too can be salt and light in our workplaces. Again not necessarily only those at work in Lichfield and district.
3. Participation of the Church in the Community Open Air summer services Mystery Play season / other Civic events Local Press - manage our publicity and stand out on key public issues.
4. Attracting the Community to Church Toddlers / Day nursery Lunch Club After School Club Youth Events Shop / Trade Craft / Books / Coffee Bar Holiday Club Social Events aimed at bringing in church members friends

Men's Night Programme (500kb)

Keith Newton

I was brought up in a church going family. I have had a personal faith since I can remember but this was cemented by joining a youth organisation at age of 11 - Crusaders. This established my relationship with Jesus and gave me experience in telling others about Christ and reading the Bible. That faith grew through a strong Christian Union at university, my church life in C of E, Baptist and Methodist fellowships, Crusader youthwork and engaging God in my work and home life.

As an elder I see my part as being to help the church to grow spiritually and in numbers. I have a hope and a desire to see God working in a very visible and powerful way in our church, built from prayer and a desire amongst us to make an impact on our community and to help people see a real God who works in and through their lives. My belief is that we have structurally built some of the foundations for that breakthrough - Ian's leadership, the building, the inclusive fellowship, the emphasis on youth, the prayer warriors we have in the church - now we need to ask the Lord to lead us into the next stage of community & outreach focused work.