Restoration 1 diverged into three groups, under the leadership of Bryn Jones, Terry Virgo and Tony Morton. Eventually, Bryn Jones' group has diversified into five identifiable parts: churches led by Alan Scotland, Keri Jones (Bryn's brother), Gareth Duffty, Andrew Owen and Paul Scanlon. Restoration 2 had originally had at least three groups: that led by Gerald Coates, John Noble, and George Tarleton. Tarleton left the movement quite soon after the split; in the 90s John Noble joined Gerald Coates' movement, with some of his churches following. During this time, Dave Tomlinson started as an Apostle within R1, moved to R2 and then also left the movement, becoming an Anglican vicar. Barney Coombs churches have developed alongside R1 throughout the period. Thirty years after the first division, it appears that churches connected with R1 have generally maintained their impetus (with the exception of Tony Morton's churches, whose association has dissolved after he left the movement also). On the other hand, churches within R2 have had a much more difficult history. Examines the activities and culture of Pioneer Trust. It is not an investigation into particular actions of any specific individual(s). If this review identifies the need for investigation of other individuals, this will be initiated in a timely manner. The aim of this review, however, is to consider the experiences of those who have engaged with the charity in the past or currently. Gerald Coates (25 November 1944 – 3 April 2022) was an author, speaker, broadcaster and the founder of Pioneer, a neocharismatic evangelical Christian network of churches and forums, established to "develop new churches across the UK and engage in mission globally." [1] Work [ edit ]

Billy Graham came to the UK with the widely-acclaimed Mission to England in 1984 and 1985; Luis Palau held his Mission to London in 1983. A conference called by Wallis in 1971 was a catalyst in identifying seven key leaders, subsequently augmented to fourteen, who were considered to have apostolic authority. Humanly speaking, it is these fourteen who were the engine behind the growth seen in the 1970s. Eschatologically, the movement sought the emergence of a spotless bride ready to welcome the returning king. In practice, the leaders were bound together in covenant relationships, joined together in a way which would supersede the broken state of the old denominational churches. The fourteen charismatically gifted and proven men were called “apostles.” A small group of churches centred on King’s Church in Aldershot under Derek Brown and Mike Pusey, who were originally Baptists. Turner, Max “Ecclesiology in the Major ‘Apostolic’ Restorationist Churches in the United Kingdom” Vox Evangelica 19 (1989) 83-108 It has been amazing that all the main church leaders have come out to say we mustn't redefine marriage too. The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Archbishop of York, all the New Church leaders, the senior leaders of the Catholic church, the Evangelical Alliance, are all saying the same.

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It’s hard to be neutral when it comes to Gerald. Unafraid and unapologetic, there is no doubt he could cause one listener to become apoplectic over his apparent criticisms, whilst another would be on their feet applauding. The extent to which their approach to safeguarding reflects and has been shaped by biblical values and beliefs.When Gerald bounded into prominence in the early days of the New Church movement in the UK, he was loved by many and loathed by a few. Intolerant of any religious clutter that obscured the simple beauty of Jesus, Gerald ushered many sacred cows to the slaughterhouse. Later, in a desire to help foster unity across the denominations, his tone softened – but his passion to see a healthy Church never waned. As a preacher, he was a consummate storyteller, utilising laugh-out-loud humour while lobbing memorable one-liners around like stun grenades. I saw him close up, as a friend and a member of his team. We laughed with him at his eccentricity; he’d repeat a story we’d already heard a dozen times, usually peppered with the names of a few famous folk. Allan Anderson An Introduction to Pentecostalism: Global Charismatic Christianity (Cambridge; CUP, 2004) 95 During that time, Gerald and I worked and travelled together, visiting many nations in Europe, North America, Africa and Australasia. The Ichthus Fellowship in South London under Roger and Faith Forster, whose theology is Arminian and Anabaptist and who was strong on church planting, rigorous in challenging the societal norms of the day and saw women as on equal terms with men. Both Forsters have played significant roles in the leadership of the Evangelical Alliance and Spring Harvest. Pressure has always been on to complete the missing north west section from Crown East across the River Severn to Hawford and this time the preferred route ran straight through Gerald’s garden. “It would have been his Armageddon moment,” said Brian.

It was from here on the various anniversaries connected with his mother, such as birthdays and anniversaries of her death, he would play classical music so loud it could easily be heard by his few neighbours. He played other music such as Lucian Pavarotti in particular, which would go bursting through the lower valley and even echoing on the higher surrounding ground. Billy Kennedy, Pioneer International Leader There will be a public celebration of the life and ministry of Gerald Coates on Saturday 23rd July. Later, I learned that in medieval times the court jester, also known as the fool, acted like an immensely powerful rogue, who could nudge the mightiest power in the land to dothe right thing, often through wit and repartee. The jester taught with laughter and sought to bring healing to painful situations. The smiling Gerald modelled that in life, and now exhorted me in word. I was relieved. There was dignity in my calling. He wrote numerous articles and authored eight books between 1983 and 1995, including What on earth is this Kingdom?, Divided We Stand and Non-Religious Christianity which carried his influence to many emerging leaders in the mainstream churches and beyond the shores of the UK.Key characters have included Terry Virgo, Barney Coombs (died 2018), and Gerald Coates (died 2022).

Considers the extent to which the implications and impact of subjective factors, (e.g. theological perspectives, presuppositions, world-views and paradigms) and the dynamics or power, have been clearly understood and managed by the organisation’s leaders: Alongside Terry Virgo, Roger Forster and John Noble 1, Gerald was one of the most prominent ‘house church’ leaders of the 1970s, each going on to form institutions that became small denominations in their own right. Pioneer Network has become an international concern. Sunday 3rd April 2022, marked the end of Gerald's life on this planet. During his 78 years, he has impacted the church and countless lives around the globe. His passing marks the end of an era. But probably the biggest role he played was in the lives of hundreds of young men and women with his decisive prophetic insights and declarations. He was a true prophet who ‘saw’ and he ‘spoke what he saw’. I have lost count of the number of people who have told me about their ‘Gerald moment’. Being called out in a meeting or receiving a ‘word’ in a church foyer that significantly altered the course of their lives.

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Fleming, John Bind Us Together: ...To Be the Church That Jesus Really Wants (Seaford: Thankful, 2007) Gerald leaves behind the love of his life, Anona, along with three sons and their families. He loved well. In an age when leaders fall, Gerald stayed faithful. Keith Larby/Alamy Live News One of the windows of Truro Cathedral which were damaged by vandals last month The organisers had gone from informality to Sunday morning default. There was a table with a large white sheet on it, covering the bread and wine. Everyone was creeping around in reverence rather than reality. I told the organisers that Gerald would not like this. Sure enough he didn't. He started his preach by saying, “Of all the meetings in the church calendar, this is the one I hate the most. And this (as he tore the white sheet off the table) doesn't help at all”.