City Community Church, Exeter - Reaching

Reaching Out to others… in Exeter and beyond

It's true: the church is the only organisation that exists for the benefit of those who aren't its members. At home and abroad we seek to share the Good News of Jesus Christ, and work with others in the city and beyond whenever possible.

Mother and Toddler groups, Christmas outreaches in the shopping centre, special Sunday morning presentations, are some of the ways we have used to tell people about Jesus. We support other initiatives in the city, e.g. ICE work in schools; Infinity - the work among the city's teenagers; University and College ventures; YMCA; the CPC - Crisis Pregnancy Centre; Prison Visiting and more.

Currently there are three ongoing strategies we employ:

• The Alpha course has been one of the most successful means of reaching people, not only in this nation, but in many others. At CCC there is usually an Alpha Course or Christianity Explored Course running at any one time.

• In 2002 we purchased a yellow double-decker bus for the primary purpose of reaching the young people of Exeter. The bus goes to various parts of the city; in an informal atmosphere where refreshments are served, the bus team seeks to befriend others and share the love and message of Christ.

Our plan is to see the bus ministry develop as a springboard into other areas -to minister to disadvantaged people in very practical ways; demonstrating God's unconditional kindness and care.

• For those not yet Christians we run informal Discovery Groups in connection with the YMCA with whom we have a close partnership.

Along with over 130 Devon Churches, we were fully involved the recent ten week Just 10 Devon Mission with J John. Many from CCC were involved on the planning team, including the roles of Chairman, Project Manager, Event Manager, Follow Up Leader and Prayer Leader - Our heart is very much to serve others whenever we can!

Picture of 'FNX', Just10 youth event, organised and delivered by many from CCC

We want to empower one another to be effective witnesses and see the various small groups as being ideal opportunities to encourage one another in our workplaces, neighbourhood and homes. We are a kingdom people with a kingdom message.