The Church needs a Call to Faith as signs of a Broken Britain seen

The term ‘Broken Britain’ has frequently appeared on social media, in news reports, and even in church discussions. Dominant in our headlines are protests and political pressure, yet amid the nation’s struggle with despair, the Church is called to sing a different song. It’s a melody rooted in faith, not fear. This is the powerful, prophetic message from Pastor Mark Pugh, General Superintendent of the Elim Movement and Lead Pastor of Rediscover Church in Exeter.

In a series titled Year of Miracles, Pastor Mark addresses the spiritual condition of our nation, urging believers to rise up in faith and not to join in pessimism. ‘Even believers are saying, ‘Broken Britain, it’s all broken now.’ But the UK doesn’t need the Church to echo that,’ says Pastor Mark. ‘It needs a Church to declare that God hasn’t given up on this nation,’ says Pastor Mark.

Rather than joining the ranks of those complaining, Pastor Mark encourages the Church to rely on faith rather than just competence. The belief that God can still work wonders. The belief that miracles are still possible in our time. Faith that the Church has an essential role to play in turning things around. “We don’t want to limit ourselves to just meetings and singing,” he insists.

We want to be deliverers of hope… The Church must rise up in the miraculous and declare over our communities that God is for us.” This call to action comes at a time when many are turning inward or leaving faith behind. In his Year of Miracles messages, Pastor Mark stresses that miracles continue to occur in the UK today, not just as stories from Scripture.

Healings, prophetic words, supernatural provision, and transformation are all integral parts of God’s plan for His Church, even in places where things may seem broken. ‘God wants to release miracles here,’ he declares. He wants to release miracles concerning buildings, finances, and people’s lives.

In Year of Miracles, he shares stories of healing and divine provision as evidence that Britain is not beyond God’s reach, for the same Spirit who fell at Pentecost still fills believers today. Now is the time for the Church to shine, contrary to what might be assumed.

It’s important to note that this message isn’t directed towards spiritual leaders. Pastor Mark tells us that the gifts of the Spirit aren’t rewards for maturity, but rather tools for ministry, bestowed by grace and not earned through perfection. ‘Every believer should be utilizing at least one gift of the Spirit,’ he insists. He points out that we’ve made them rare, but they should be normal for followers of Jesus.

He challenges the Church to transition from passivity to active participation,’ he says. To stop neglecting the gifts and to start asking, seeking, and stepping out. ‘Whether you’re a student, a shop worker, or a retiree, God wants to use you,’ he declares. Though we live in a fractured nation, we worship an unfailing Saviour.

Despair should not take hold; instead, the Church is called to herald deliverance. Rise up with fresh conviction, not to escape the brokenness, but to confront it with truth, power, and love. Be the Deliverers of hope! Therefore, don’t settle for a Christianity that avoids the supernatural. Invite the Holy Spirit to fill you freshly, and have the courage to believe that God can do more through you than you can ask or think.

Source -: ukchristian