TICCN minister Michael Fleming talks to Gareth Cottrell on UCB Radio, and shares his incredible testimony, and transformation from a drug addict to a Pastor.
Revd. Michael was ordained earlier this year by Bishop Steven, the Presiding Bishop of The International Christian Church Network, and TICCN Revd. Phillip Ingham, at Living Hope Church in Pendle.
Revd. Michael ministers to over 65 Small Groups and various evangelistic outreaches. Click here to read more about Michael and his ordination.
The annual TICCN conference was held at Living Faith Church, Greater Manchester this past week, with ministers and an archbishop travelling from as far as the US to be here.
We talked about strategy and how best to engage with the social issues in today’s society, ministers had a chance to share about their work and missions they have been involved in, and a service of ordination was also held.
Archbishop Doyle Volentine, along with Bishop Steven ordained David Brewer on 10th October 2019. Revd. David Brewer has a call to preach to the African nations and has been on several mission trips to East Africa, including visits to Kenya and Tanzania.
Among the ministers sharing about their work were Revd. Steven Bellant talking about his mission trips to Nepal and the tremendous impact that the local Christians have had in providing aid and rebuilding communities after the earthquake.
Revd. Michael Fleming gave account of wonderful healings and miracles taking place on the streets of North West England; with many coming off drugs instantly, and one man who had overdosed, pronounced dead by paramedics, brought back to live by the power of God.
9-11th October at Living Faith Church, Orrell, Wigan, Greater Manchester. WN5 8TG.
9th October 9:00pm Ministers’ Vigil: The Liturgy of Faith (Ministers and invited guests only).
10th October 10:30am (Sessions 2, 3 & 4 details to follow).
11th October 10:30am (Sessions 5, 6 & Details to follow) 7:00pm Evening Worship & Prayer.
This will be a time of spiritual reflection and growth. It is open for all TICCN ministers and their guests (Apart from the Wednesday evening vigil which is for TICCN ministers and officers only).
If you have and questions feel free to contact the TICCN office via the website.
Living Faith Church in Orrell hosted a celebration service for one of their affiliated ministers on Sunday 4th August. Revd. Wendy Williams, also an ordained Anglican priest, celebrated 50 years of ordained Christian ministry in the Wigan area. She is currently in her 58th year of ordained ministry.
The service was supported by ministers from various denominations and the Mayor of Wigan Councillor Stephen Dawber. Bishop Steven Evans of The International Christian Church Network has Pastoral oversight of Living Faith Church and commented that “It has been my pleasure and privilege to know and work alongside Revd. Wendy Williams during recent times, her excellent and ongoing ministry is an inspiration to us all.”
After three full-house services over one weekend, more than 140 worshippers received healing from one of world’s renowned evangelists, Rev Melvin Banks at Living Faith Church in Orrell.
People came from all over as word got about that the 84-year-old US preacher was back in Wigan 40 years after his last visit.
Bishop Steven said: “We are delighted and thrilled that Melvin chose Living Faith to make his return to Wigan. I first met him in London at meetings held there, and I knew I had to have him return to Wigan.”
Rev Banks said: “The weekend has been tremendous, not only for the new souls won for the Lord but that 140 received healing too is just thrilling.
Bishop Steven Evans, who heads the Living Faith Church now worshipping in the former Orrell URC building, is bidding to complete a clean sweep of the Orrell ward’s three seats in the chamber for the blue rosette next month.
Bishop Steven says for him standing for an election is another way of serving the community alongside his spiritual duties and stresses he is standing on local issues rather than national party policy.
He is well aware of the old saying politics and religion do not mix and to some extent will be keeping to that, saying there is no chance of him bringing politics into the pulpit on Sunday morning.
Bishop Steven, the Presiding Bishop of The International Christian Church Network, assisted by Revd. Phillip Ingham, ordained Michael Fleming on 24th March 2019 at Living Hope Church in Pendle. Michael had been a violent man, an alcoholic night club owner and debt collector, he once used his fists to make his violent way through life. Michael came to faith in Jesus Christ many years ago now and his Christian walk has been a journey of radical transformation. Once he was dyslexic but following his conversion his ability to read and write grew, to such an extent that he now has a theological degree from Manchester University. The ordination took place in front of a packed church, including the MP for Pendle Andrew Stephenson, The Mayor and Mayoress or Pendle James and Janet Starkie, The Mayor and Mayoress of Burnley Charlie Briggs and Patricia Lunt and Councillor Pauline McCormick.
The service was a moving blend of ancient Christian liturgy, personal testimonies, and rousing hymns including, Jerusalem and A Mighty Fortress is our God. Bishop Steven spoke of the need to recognize that it is God’s work through Jesus Christ not ours, that leads to salvation. His emphasis was based around Ephesians 2:8,9 which says: ‘For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.
Revd. Michael will continue his Pastoral ministry to over 65 Small Groups and various evangelistic outreaches. We look forward to this highly impacting ministry developing further and seeing many more people rescued by the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Launch of Independent review on Christian persecution by foreign secretary Rt. Hon. Jeremy Hunt MP at Foreign and Commonwealth Office London.
With God’s grace I (Bishop Nadeem) went to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office along with my Son (Roekh Bhinder) by kind invitation from the Foreign Secretary the Rt. Hon. Jeremy Hunt and Rt. Revd. Philip Mountstephen, the Bishop of Truro. We found the Rt. Hon. Gentleman Jeremy Hunt and Rt. Rev. Bishop Philip very kind and concerned for persecuted Christians Worldwide. The meeting was awesome and all participants (including the Lords, Rt. Rev. Bishops and the most Rt. Rev. Archbishop) have deep love and empathy for suffering Christians as well as other religious minorities throughout the World.
We had the opportunity to discuss with the Rt. Hon Foreign Secretary and Rt. Rev. Bishop Philip the issues and situation of Christians in Pakistan.
Wednesday 10th, 7:30pm
Concert Evening
Thursday 11th, 10am-1pm
Teaching Session
Special guests Paul Jones and Fiona Hendley will be leading this years conference starting with a concert evening on the 10th October 2018, followed by two training sessions on Thursday 11th, lead by Paul and Fiona on ‘Passion and Enthusiasm in Life’
Paul Jones was the original singer of Manfred Mann, who had several top 10 hits including the No. 1 single ‘Do Wah Diddy Diddy’. Both Paul and his wife Fiona are stars of the West End, and Paul also presented ‘The Blues Show’ on BBC Radio 2 for 32 years.
Entry is free (donations welcome)
The Right Reverend Steven Lyn Evans Presiding Bishop of The International Christian Church Network (TICCN) and based at Living Faith Church in Orrell, Wigan, was presented with the CLAAS (Centre For Legal Aid Assistance & Settlement) International Humanitarian Award for 2017. Alongside BishopEvans and also receiving the same award was fellow TICCN representative Bishop Yousaf Nadeem of Warrington, President of His Grace Churches International based in Pakistan.
The presentation took place on Sunday 4th January at the Hilton London Kensington Hotel by Mr. M. A. Joseph Francis MBE International Director CLAAS based in Pakistan. Mr. Francis MBE from Pakistan visited London on route to Washington DC for a meeting with President Donald Trump.
The award is given for faithful continuing service, and support, towards the peoples of Pakistan and around the world. This work, over several years, has involved among other things, the provision of emergency funding for the poor, medical supplies for orphans, and ongoing strategic planning; for example, working towards sustainable businesses in poor communities. Bishop Evans commented that: “this award is a testimony to the many believers who generously give their time and resources towards the ministry work that we are involved with.” He went on to say that, “without the biblical example of Jesus Christ, none of this work would be taking place.”
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