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.
A photo of Rev Clive Hamilton, Priest in Charge at St Barnabas Knowle West

St Barnabas joins JSPi

We are delighted to announce that the wonderful congregation of St Barnabas in Knowle West, South Bristol have chosen to join the Jesus Shaped People Innovation (JSPi) group of pilot parishes.

New Appointment

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Rebecca Holland to a second part time JSP role.

New JSP Team Member

Breaking ! We are delighted to reveal Rebecca Holland is joining the JSP team. Rebecca will the JSP Champion for the Diocese of Chester, one of our partner dioceses.

New JSP Book - out now !

Jesus’ ministry was intensely focused on people, especially those marginalized in their own culture, and led to practical change and action. So why does much of the ministry of the church does today fail to reflect these priorities?

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.