A MOVEMENT OF MISSION ALREADY IGNITED

Thankfully, we are not alone in this. The trumpet blast of the watchman was never meant to be a solitary note. It was meant to spark a movement – a cascade of beacons, a fire of witness spreading from church to church, borough to borough.

At Pentecost, tongues of fire rested on the apostles, and the gospel spread from Jerusalem to Judea, to Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

That same fire is burning today. The same Spirit is equipping us now.

London is a city of influence, diversity, and spiritual need. And God is at work.

We are seeing signs of renewal – in diaspora communities, in poorer neighbourhoods, among young people who are praying and sharing faith with boldness. The fire is spreading peer-to-peer, heart-to-heart.

Yes, I believe we are seeing a Quiet Revival in London (which you can hear more about at lcm.org.uk/revival). This is not the work of one preacher or one organisation. It is a movement. And it is growing.

At London City Mission, we believe God is igniting a movement of mission in the local church. We are seeing churches catch the vision – not just for outreach programmes, but for whole-life witness.

Leaders and congregations are stepping into their calling as beacons of light in their communities, sharing the gospel with those who might never walk through a church door.

THE TIME IS NOW

The need is urgent. But the opportunity is extraordinary. Whether you feel confident or unsure, strong or weak, God delights in using ordinary people for His extraordinary purposes.

He used Jonah. He used Peter. He can use us. It could start with a simple prayer and a hello to a neighbour.

Let’s light the beacons together. Let’s carry the flame of the gospel into every corner of this city. Let’s be faithful watchmen – not driven by fear but compelled by love.

London is waiting. The Spirit is moving. Will we take up the fire?