--- title: Changing Church date: 2020-06-25T14:23:00+01:00 author: Tim Coysh canonical_url: "https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/changing-church" section: Pages --- # changing church ### research, ideas, tools and resources to help you face the challenges and opportunities of the our fast-changing culture [ ![Samantha gades unsplash](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Samantha gades unsplash](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/maximising-mission-on-re-entry) ### Back to the future: Maximising mission on re-entry As we draw closer to churches reopening fully without restrictions, don’t miss the opportunity to invite your community to join the party [ Invite your community to join the party ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/maximising-mission-on-re-entry) [ ![Resized](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Resized](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](https://www.eauk.org/idea-online/wounded-leadership-four-part-editorial-series) ### Wounded leadership: four-part editorial series Take some time out to ponder and refocus with these short reflections on leading from a place of weakness [ Read more ](https://www.eauk.org/idea-online/wounded-leadership-four-part-editorial-series) [ ![Woman 4036277 1920 1](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Woman 4036277 1920 1](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/wounded-leadership-series-waiting-on-god) ### Wounded leadership series: Waiting on God When it comes to Christian leadership, sometimes waiting is more important than moving forward [ Read more ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/wounded-leadership-series-waiting-on-god) [ ![Alone 4307072 1280](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Alone 4307072 1280](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/wounded-leadership-series-rest) ### Wounded leadership series: Rest It's tempting to pretend to have it all together, but when Jesus called us to follow Him, He knew that sometimes we would be staggering instead of skipping [ Read more ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/wounded-leadership-series-rest) [ ![People 2562694 1280](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![People 2562694 1280](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/wounded-leadership-series-lament) ### Wounded leadership series: Vulnerability Christian leader, your tears are not a sign of weakness — here's why they matter [ Read more ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/wounded-leadership-series-lament) [ ![Mirrors on a wall](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Mirrors on a wall](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/wounded-leadership-series-reject-comparison-and-be-yourself) ### Wounded leadership series: Comparison Comparing ourselves to others can lead to despondency, and can be a huge temptation for leaders – reject comparison, and remember what God says about you [ Read more ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/wounded-leadership-series-reject-comparison-and-be-yourself) [ ![Edging into hybrid church part 2](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Edging into hybrid church part 2](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/edging-into-hybrid-church-part-2) ### Edging into Hybrid Church - part 2 Join the discussion on how to go digital post lockdown to benefit your growing congregation and church. [ Watch now ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/edging-into-hybrid-church-part-2) [ ![Screenshot 2021 03 26 at 14 30 33](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Screenshot 2021 03 26 at 14 30 33](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/changing-church/changing-church-re-entry/changing-church-pain/moving-beyond-the-bandstand-a-conversation-about-violence-against-women) ### Moving beyond the bandstand: a conversation about violence against women Join Jo Frost, Bekah Legg and Jo Evans addressing the recent headlines on violence against women. [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/changing-church/changing-church-re-entry/changing-church-pain/moving-beyond-the-bandstand-a-conversation-about-violence-against-women) [ ![Is the ‘missing generation’ still missing?](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![TMG cover](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/TMG-cover-copy.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/the-missing-generation) [#### Is the ‘missing generation’ still missing? ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/the-missing-generation) Every church wants to make young adult disciples. Start with this resource, which stimulates thinking and facilitates conversation. [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/the-missing-generation) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/the-missing-generation) [ ![Sharing the gospel with all generations](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Smiley Knoxes Knox Knoxwhosthere](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Smiley-Knoxes-KnoxKnoxwhosthere.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/good-news-for-every-generation) [#### Sharing the gospel with all generations ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/good-news-for-every-generation) What happened when two generations of evangelists came together for a conversation on making Jesus known to all ages? [ Watch now ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/good-news-for-every-generation) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/good-news-for-every-generation) [ ![Panel discussion: How can we do children's ministry in a pandemic?](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Childrens ministry pandemic](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/childrens-ministry-pandemic.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/how-can-we-do-childrens-ministry-in-a-pandemic) [#### Panel discussion: How can we do children's ministry in a pandemic? ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/how-can-we-do-childrens-ministry-in-a-pandemic) Watch children’s ministry leaders and others from across the UK share experiences and ideas about how your church can reach families, no matter what. [ Watch now ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/how-can-we-do-childrens-ministry-in-a-pandemic) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/how-can-we-do-childrens-ministry-in-a-pandemic) [ ![Reflections on the way forward](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Two men looking at phone](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Two-men-looking-at-phone.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/changing-church/autumn-survey/reflections-on-the-way-forward) [#### Reflections on the way forward ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/changing-church/autumn-survey/reflections-on-the-way-forward) An invitation to connect and reflect together on the deeper lessons and underlying questions that have emerged during the pandemic [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/changing-church/autumn-survey/reflections-on-the-way-forward) [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/changing-church/autumn-survey/reflections-on-the-way-forward) [ ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/changing-church "Previous page") [1](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/changing-church "Go to page 1") 2 [3](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/changing-church/page/3 "Go to page 3") [ ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/changing-church/page/3 "Next page")