Empowered to Serve
Grants update : Chrisie Richardson
Empowered to Serve
In July 2023 , Chrisie Richardson received a grant from LWPT , which has been instrumental in enabling her to further her studies at WTC Theology and launch several impactful initiatives aimed at helping others in their faith journey .
Chrisie credits the LWPT grant for her remarkable spiritual growth and for helping her launch a homeless ministry in Southampton . Using cooking as an evangelism tool , she has inspired others to join her , turning it into a movement across the city . Students from churches across Southampton , including those from the local universities of Southampton and Solent , have launched their own ministries with the goal of pointing people to God and sharing Jesus ’ love .
She also launched a YouTube podcast , The Reality of Christianity , where she interviews students and the public about their faith journeys . The first episodes feature testimonies of faith , a discussion on fearing God , and Chrisie ’ s personal healing story . Upcoming episodes will cover topics like depression , anxiety and unity between denominations , addressing critical social issues such as loneliness and human trafficking while offering hope through faith .
Additionally , Chrisie is developing support groups for individuals facing PTSD , depression and anxiety – where Christ remains at the centre of the healing process . This initiative aims to offer a faith-based community for emotional and spiritual support . She is also co-establishing a Faith and Reflection Centre at Solent University in Southampton . This centre will provide a dedicated space for students to practice their faith , receive mentorship , engage with scripture and pray together .
Chrisie Richardson
None of this would have been possible without the grant from LWPT . The grant has empowered her to pursue her calling and serve others .
Chrisie also welcomes prayers and support as she continues to navigate spiritual challenges while expanding her ministry .
‘ I ’ m really thankful for the grant because it helped me grow as a Christian ! My theological studies were so good that I enrolled in further studies ,’ she says .
Thanks to the generosity of LWPT donors , Chrisie ’ s work is transforming lives and creating spaces of faith , healing and community for many .
Grants
We give vocational grants to those needing financial help to pursue their ministry .
Grants can be used towards fees and materials for any recognised course that enables you to explore or develop your preaching skills . To find out more visit lwpt . org . uk / vocational-grants
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