Christ Church, Bayston Hill
Bayston Hill is a village on the outskirts of Shrewsbury in Shropshire. Christ Church started using the FIC approach in 2001 after some members attended a conference with Neil Anderson as speaker. Since then, many members have been through a personal Steps To Freedom appointment and they now have a team of 17 encouragers.

When Ralph Goldenberg, their current vicar, arrived in November 2001 he was quick to support what was going on. He says, “I could see how lives were changing as people were encountering the truth of Gods word and embracing it. Finding freedom is an important element in growing disciples of Jesus, and the FIC approach was just what I was looking for to encourage the congregation to grow towards maturity.” He and his wife Helen (the couple on the right in the picture) now support Ian and Sue Lindsay (pictured left) who co-ordinate the freedom ministry. Sue says, “When I first attended an FIC conference, I sensed Gods word to me was that as I learned how to do this, I would be healed along the way. This has proved true, and I never cease to be amazed at the gracious, gentle hand of God moving in and through this ministry. It is a privilege to be part of it.”
They are keen to help other leaders in their part of the world get up and running and have already helped other churches get hold of the principles by advising them and giving them the opportunity to sit in on freedom appointments. They have taken over 20 people from other churches through the Steps to Freedom in Christ.

Ralph says, “Our vision in Christ Church is to grow Gods kingdom in Bayston Hill and beyond. Encouraging and resourcing other leaders and their churches to use the FIC approach fits in with our vision to give away all that God has blessed us with.”