Book Table: Newham, Redbridge and Waltham Forest

LCM partners with churches to help them thrive. Our mission is to empower London churches to extend their reach in sharing the gospel. LCM missionaries are dedicated to equipping churches to express God's love through both word and deed, utilizing ministry activities, coaching, and training. We are excited to invite LCM volunteers to join our missionaries and team, providing essential support to our partner churches' ministry activities across London.

Our vision for book table ministry is to create a space for churches to partner together by being a bright beacon of light in sharing the gospel and connecting meaningfully with the local community. We aim to provide an environment where church members can grow in confidence in evangelism by sharing the gospel through natural conversations and build deeper relationships with the neighbourhood.

What the role involves

Sharing the gospel through natural conversations with people who stop by the book table, offering literature, listening well, praying with those who are open, and pointing them to Jesus with sensitivity.
Supporting and equipping the local church in outreach by helping maintain a consistent, friendly Christian presence in the community.
Building ongoing relationships in the neighbourhood through regular book table sessions, creating familiarity, trust, and opportunities to invite people to church services, events, conferences and courses.
Following up on interest and community events by reconnecting with individuals.
Encouraging mission partnership between churches as they work together and collaborate in engaging their local community.

Commitment:

Frequency: Quarterly, monthly, fortnightly, or weekly- depending on availability and the church and LCM lead’s schedule.
Often on Fridays or weekends
Session length: Typically 1.5 to 2 hours.
- Includes a briefing, Q&A, and shared prayer.
- Followed by door-knocking (covering 5- 60 doors depending on conversations).
- Ends with a short debrief and prayer time.

Qualifications and skills required

Prayerful.
Fluent in English.
Compassion for the lost.
Passion to share the gospel, with willingness to grow in introducing it sensitively into conversations and encourage each other in doing so.
Able to work well with the other team members.

Other requirements

Attend home church Sunday services regularly.
Give and receive regular prayer support through small group/prayer partners.
Regular prayer for the Book Table team and contacts during personal devotional time.
Familiarity with LCM’s Everyday Evangelism resources, especially the Book Table Outreach.
Grow in familiarity with tracts being used on the book table.
Attend training

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So, could God be calling you to get involved in what he is doing at London City Mission?

If so, download and complete the application form, and email it to volunteers@lcm.org.uk. We look forward to hearing from you!

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