Meet our new regional co-ordinators
Introducing Brenda
Hi everyone , I ’ m Brenda Murray , the new Roofbreaker Co-ordinator for London , East and Southeast of England . I am a former Probation Officer with additional experience working with children , families , and education .
I have a degree in Criminal Justice and a master ’ s degree in Coaching Psychology . I am passionate about social justice and believe that everyone should have the options and opportunities to flourish , which is why I am very excited about the co-ordinator role and really look forward to connecting with people .
My hope is to equip churches and Christian communities to fully involve disabled people . To also recognise and utilise their talents , gifts , and skills to enrich and be more inclusive within mission and ministry .
I would appreciate prayers for God ’ s guidance to enable us to serve and empower people to achieve their God-given purpose in disability ministry – to bring the good news of the coming of Christ kingdom , accessible to all , in word and deed !
To quote Joni Eareckson Tada : “ Each one of us is God ’ s special work of art . Through us , he teaches & inspires , delights , and encourages , informs , and uplifts all those who view our lives .”
Hello from Jess
Hi , I ’ m Jess Poole and I ’ m the new Roofbreaker Co-ordinator for Scotland , Northern Ireland and Northern England .
I ’ m so excited to be working with TTR and meeting everyone ! My background is in children , youth and family ministry in which I ’ ve had the privilege to work with many wonderful children and young people , all who have taught me something about God .
I am also currently working with the URC Synod of Scotland as their Children ’ s Ministry Development Worker , where the focus is on intergenerational and inclusive church .
I ’ m really looking forward to working with Roofbreakers and enabling disabled people to feel not only included in their churches , but that they have a Christian family where they belong , sharing their gifts and talents to further the Kingdom of God .
Your prayers for this role are greatly appreciated , especially for God ’ s guidance and for more people to be moved to become Roofbreakers .
A new role for Katie
As mentioned in the last issue , Katie Mobbs , formerly our Outreach Coordinator , has now enlarged her role , and become our Roofbreaker Team Leader and Co-ordinator for Wales , West and Southwest England .
The vision is that every church in the UK will have a Roofbreaker . If your church does not yet have one , please do pray and consider it – you don ’ t need to be an expert in disability : you just need to be available to connect with disabled people in your church . Find out more about Roofbreakers by visiting our website www . throughtheroof . org
We thank God for Roofbreakers and pray that He will guide this new phase of the project .
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