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'The Church wasn't designed to exist at the edges of society, irrelevent and unnoticed!' says Mal Fletcher, founder and host of the annual Strategic Leadership Consultation, a unique summit of European church and church network leaders, which meets to discuss Europe's future and how it can be shaped for the better through the Christian message.
'Some say that Europe is "post-Christian"', says Mal. 'Actually in many ways it's pre-Christian again, and ready for the positive influence of a proactive, creative and alive church.'
'More than ever, the church needs a vibrant voice that creatively engages the culture and reshapes it in a positive direction. The SLC event is all about addressing that challenge - with creativity, compassion and courage.'
The 2008 event, SLC08:MAINSTREAM, marked the tenth anniversary of this unique round-table event, which has helped significant Christian leaders to redefine the aims and practical strategies of their churches and organisations.
Guest contributors included Dr. Patrick Dixon, Europe's leading futurist, Dr. Joel Edwards, General Director of the Evangelical Alliance UK, and Rev. Steve Chalke, MBE (via special TV interview). Previous contributors have included Dr. Tom Sine, Reinhard Bonnke, Gerald Coates, Winkie Pratney, Arthur Blessitt and more.
A special series of six TV programmes, drawing on highlights from the 2006 event, was seen by TV audiences around the globe.
The core purpose of the SLC events is to provide a forum for strategic discussions on engaging with Europe's future and changing it with the power of the Gospel, through strong local churches, networks of churches and national ministries.
The core goals are to:
- develop new paradigms for thinking and action across Europe
- encourage a vision for Europe
- share ideas and resources to reach Europe
- facilitate alliances to change Europe
The event is open by invitation, but Next Wave International welcomes contact from church network and ministry leaders who would are interested in learning more. Please contact Next Wave International:
networks@nextwaveonline.com
Telephone: +44(0)870-766-2660
Click here to read what key leaders say about SLC.
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I watched Mal's inspiring EDGES presentation on bioethics. Scientists who do genuine research are a boon to humanity. Physicians do everything they can, fighting to save a life. This is based on the image of the Creator in every human being.
Rev Canon Dr Lakshman Peiris
I want to congratulate Mal and the Edges team for excellent and uplifting material; it has meant so much for me... Thanks all!
Rikus, UK
I love the Next Wave International website. It's been a source of encouragment and direction. A powerful package all in one! "DYNAMITE". Thanks.
Brendon, Australia
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