a new

knowledge
centre
for mission
on mainland
Europe
introduction
A ‘knowledge-
- A rhythm of
centre’ for
prayer for
mission in
mission in
Europe..
Europe.
Recovering -A
CONFIDENCE training base
in the ancient for the
activities of
calling of the Bless.
church. - A launch-
pad for
Fostering mission across
IMAGINATIO Europe.
N in fulfilling -A
it… knowledge-
vision
Bless Vision: To be
a centre of
excellence for
prayer, mission,
training and
research and a
bridge for the global
church into
mainland Europe.
Bless mission: To
transform the lives
of people in Europe
by empowering
Christians through
prayer, personal
the centre
Bethanie 1993 to
2008:
- Serving
Protestant and
Catholic believers
- France, the UK
and beyond.
- A place of prayer
and personal
growth.
- Ancient wisdom
missional
community
+
permanent
prayer room
+
training and
mobilisation
+
learning
opportunities
=
bless
Bless

‘live for others’

Board of Trustees
chaired by
Rt Rev Pete
Broadbent,
Bishop of Willesden.
Founding Directors
Gerard and Chrissie
Kelly

• Participants
• Placement
next steps
Seeking partners The Bless
Network
and investors for Unit 745, The
Big Peg
purchase and 120 Vyse Street
set-up costs, Birmingham B18
6NF
United
Limited Kingdom 
Company
#5156475 registered
Fundraising for in England,
UK Registered
continued Charity #1105173
investment and Member of
Global
expansion Connections,
the evangelical
network for
world mission.
Building a long- Trustees:
term prayer Rt. Rev. Pete
Broadbent, Bishop of
support base Willesden; Gerard
Kelly; Chrissie Kelly;
Marguerite Eccleshall;
Martin Thomas;
Ben
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“Gerard & Chrissie bring unusual
passion, commitment and
imagination to giving birth to this
Missional Centre to share the good
news .  I am looking forward to
seeing how they help a new
generation unleash their
imagination in creating new ways to
make a difference for God’s
kingdom in these turbulent times. “
Tom Sine,
“The church needs innovation and
author, The New Conspirators
inspiration as never before – I
thoroughly endorse this imaginative
vision.”
Al Hirsch
author, The
Forgotten Ways
“There is no challenge more
pressing for the churches of
Western Europe than the
rediscovery of missional
imagination. This project will make
a major contribution.”
Chris Stoddard
Director,
“Europe needs strong
churches. Churches need
motivated young leaders.
Leaders need quality
resources. Bless is working
towards all three: please join
with us.” Rt Rev
Pete Broadsbent,
“A knowledge centre for the
Bishop of Willesden
churches of Europe; a L’Abri
for the 21st Century. This is
an idea whose time has
come – and Bless are just
the people to do it.”
Jim Saker, Ford Professor
in Retail
Management,
Loughborough University
“This is a thrilling new
project from an
organisation with a
proven track record. I
cannot recommend it
highly enough.”
Ian Coffey,
Director of
thank-
you