Terry Virgo was born and raised in Brighton, and this is where he became a Christian at age 16. After leading a small church in Seaford, East Sussex, he was invited to lead a new church formed by a group of Christians in Brighton. This became Church of Christ the King, which today is a community of about 1,000 people.As Terry's ministry grew, so did the number of people looking to him for leadership and oversight. At first this was a loose grouping of churches, but after specific guidance from God, this group became much more defined, then known as Coastlands. Today, it is a worldwide family of churches called Newfrontiers.
Since the beginnings of Newfrontiers, the aim has been not only to develop relationships, but to restore church life and government to the norms found in the New Testament, and extend the Kingdom of God through building the Church worldwide.
Terry Virgo writes regularly in his column (Firstline) in the bi-monthly Newfrontiers magazine. In addition to this he has written many books including No Well Worn Paths, the story of Newfrontiers up to 2001, and God's Lavish Grace, a books Terry describes as being "perhaps the most important book I have ever written."
1 comment:
Horray!! I wondered when you would review Terry! It's very interesting I've been thinking through why God has granted Terry such blessing in his fatherhood of Newfrontiers. I think it's because of the fact that his life has been changed by the amazing grace of God - and he shows it. I wonder if its because of the fact that his life has been changed by an experience of the Spirit of God - and he shows it. And I wonder if it's because of the fact that his life has been changed by a vision of the Church and where it'll end up - and he shows it.
He's quite an example to follow!
Post a Comment