How can JSP transform your church?

See the new JSP introductory video

Jesus Shaped People will be at the Christian Resources Exhibition next week, and to celebrate we've made a new video all about what JSP is and the difference it can make in your church. Watch it here!
A group photo of JSP participants at Christ Church Eston

What's it like to run Jesus Shaped People?

Revd Graham Potter shares his story of running Jesus Shaped People in the parish of Eston Christ Church with Normanby St George, on the southern side of Middlesbrough.

JSP Innovation

‘JSP Innovation’ is our latest project. Funding from the Church Commissioners has been secured for a strategic partnership with the Dioceses of Bristol, and Chester to partner with 10 parishes (5 in each) in disadvantaged communities.
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Introducing Kingdom Team Building

We are delighted to introduce our latest resource, Kingdom Team Building, a ten-week deep dive into the team building example set by Jesus' ministry.

Changes at JSP

Sharon Blyth is moving on from Jesus Shaped People to an exciting new role with Diocese of Exeter. Sharon will no longer be working as our Children, Families and Young People Champion for JSP but will still be supporting through a voluntary role with our social media.

Being Jesus in the Community

At this time of year, we see our communities coming together and offering generosity and hospitality to so many people.  We know this value of reaching out is 'not just for Christmas', but how do we approach this as a church, to be like Jesus?

Great to be in Leeds

It was wonderful to gather in Leeds last week, to meet as Trustees and staff and to meet our new Chair, Bishop Arun Arora, Bishop of Kirkstall (https://www.leeds.anglican.org/content/bishop-kirkstall)
Photo of Brendan and Sharon outside Ford Baptist Church

Resolutely stepping forward with IGEN!

Intergenerational Ministry can sometimes be challenging to navigate, but at Jesus Shaped People we love sharing our vision for this. 

Intergenerational hang outs

Where are the Intergenerational places in your life? Where would Jesus hang out to meet people?    
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Account creation restored

Thank you for bearing with us during our server move. Normal service has now been restored.

New Resources coming soon!

Maybe you are short on volunteers in your church?  Or do not have many children in your congregation?  Or maybe you want to use a wider range of learning styles in yur worship? IGEN could be just what you need. 

Gathering with Christians!

God's People gathered this week! … at least some of us did - for the Christian Resources Exhibition.  

JSP is for JOY

When was the last time you felt Joy? Laughed uncontrollably?  Experienced a sense of freedom?

Back to 'Shcool'

Have you ever made an embarrassing mistake? if you have not then I would love to know your secret!  

Blessings

We all know the saying, "Better to seek forgiveness than ask permission", but with a Wedding this would seem a bit of a risk.

Family Fun!

Holiday Clubs are often a stalwart of Christian outreach, but what happens when you are low on volunteers?  Or parents seem reluctant to drop off their children?  Or you are just lacking in a little bit of energy and time?