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Churches
Eden doesn't have any particular ecclesial affiliation or bias. The projects launched so far have involved partnerships with traditional denominations, pentecostal and charismatic networks, independent evangelicals and fresh expressions. One of the main reasons this is possible is because we are committed to focusing on the the things we are for and the things that unite us, rather than the things we are against and the things that divide us. You could say that Eden is a network formed by a common missiology rather than a common ecclesiology.
New Edens
At this time of growth we are handling an increasing number of enquiries from groups up and down the nation who feel Eden may be the right model to adopt to affect change in communities God has laid on their hearts. It's exciting to be getting a greater sense of the huge potential for positive change that's out there. If you are in that place of considering getting in touch we would ask you to consider a number of things first so that we can engage with you constructively from the outset.
1) How does the target community fare according to official deprivation statistics?
2) Which Eden model would you be looking to adopt?
3) What are your thoughts regarding the recruitment of a leader and a team?
4) Eden involves financial commitment, have you considered this?
The links above will take you to web pages written to help you think through carefully whether Eden is the right thing for you to explore at this time. When you've had time to process the questions please do drop a line to Eden's Executive Director.
Of course reading one of the books about Eden, 'Called to the Streets' or 'Darkest England and the Way Back in' would fill in a lot of gaps too!
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| How much does Eden cost? | | Jesus himself taught that only a fool embarks on a project without counting the cost first. Eden is no exception to that rule. There are indeed a variety of costs that needed to be carefully considered before a new project can commence.
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| Team Leadership and team Life | | The biggest challenge we face in impacting more communities with Eden is the challenge of recruitment. Today's consumer Christianity simply does not breed the type of disciples who will forsake their own comforts for the sake of the lost and the hurting..
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| Community Research | | Before embarking on a new partnership we really need to build up a picture of what life's like in the community that is being suggested.
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| Making a Church Gift to Eden | | We have been very blessed over the years by the generosity of churches up and down the country who have made one-off or regular donations to Eden.
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| Grafts, Plants and Reboots | | Although Eden is often described with the word ‘project’ it’s actually so much more. Since the beginning Eden's vision has been to play a vital role in the birthing, growing and multiplying of church in tough urban areas.
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