King's Arms Trust
The King's Arms is a Bedford-based church associated with the evangelical organisation Newfrontiers and a member of the Evangelical Alliance.[1] It was founded in 1989 by Philippa Stroud, the Tory special adviser to the incumbent Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Iain Duncan Smith and co-founder of the Centre for Social Justice.[2]
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Background
In 1995, the King’s Arms was registered as an unincorporated charity The King’s Arms Trust (registered charity number 1044098).[3]
In 2006, the King’s Arms Trust (Bedford.), a new incorporated charitable company, was formed (registered charity number 1116359; company number 5899019). The new trust became operational on the 1st January 2007. This comprises the King's Arms Church, the King's Arms Project, and FP Impact.[4]
King's Arms Chuch
King's Arms Project
FP Impact
Apparently "not for the faint hearted", FP Impact is a "Frontier Project" (part of Newfrontiers aimed at students. According to the official website:
- FP is a sacrificial year given over to learning more about God, getting a passion for the nations and having your life turned upside down. We’ll give you the opportunity to travel overseas and see how the gospel is reaching other nations, participate in the growth of a local church and equip you in sound theology and leadership skills.[5]
The training ostensibly provides:
- Sound theological and practical teaching from respected Newfrontiers leaders
- Accommodation and food provided during training weeks (if not living near the training bases) with the exception of Centre Parcs in January.
- Times of prayer and ministry for all students
- Opportunity for spiritual growth and development in many areas (we reserve the right to help you move out from your comfort zones!
- Support when needed, in ensuring that your project base is working for you
- A team of FP staff working together to provide care and support throughout your FP year[6]
People
Founder
- Philippa Stroud Founder[7]
Directors/Trustees of the King’s Arms Trust (Bedford)[8]
- Roydon Loveley Chairman and Elder
- Julian Adams
- Mark Adams
- Simon Holley Lead Elder
- Paul Johnson Elder
- Paul Stanyard
Other staff[9][10]
- Phil Wilthew Pastoral Team
- Rory Parkinson Sunday Oversight & Operations
- Steve Wilson Outreach (inc. Alpha)
- Philippa Wilson Events Co-ordinator
- Wendy Mann Training for Supernatural Ministry
- Becky Ross Innovation (Youth 13-18s) & RIOT (11-13's)
- Nicky Stanyard King's Kids
- Matt Peacock Students, Intergration Team and Welcome
- Mel Fletcher Building Project Manager
- Ali Green King’s Arms Project CEO
- Jan Loveley Healing Prayer
- Wendy Mann TSM (Training for Supernatural Ministry) Training Course
- Damion Miller Worship
- Mike Green Steward
- Jane Finch Admin
Volunteers
Contact
King's Arms Offices
King's House, 245 Ampthill Road
Bedford
Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
MK42 9AZ
Email: info AT kingsarms.org
Tel: 01234 306500
King's Arms Project
67 Gwyn Street
Bedford
Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
MK40 1HH
Email: project AT kingsarms.org
Tel: 01234 350900
Website: http://www.kingsarms.org
- ↑ King's Arms, "Charity Status", accessed 06.10.10
- ↑ King's Arms Project, "KAP Annual Report 2009", accessed 04.10.10
- ↑ King's Arms, "Charity Status", accessed 06.10.10
- ↑ King's Arms, "Charity Status", accessed 06.10.10
- ↑ FP Impact, "About", accessed 06.10.10
- ↑ FP Impact, "Training", accessed 06.10.10
- ↑ King's Arms Project, "KAP Annual Report 2009", accessed 04.10.10
- ↑ King's Arms, "Charity Status", accessed 06.10.10
- ↑ King's Arms, "Other staff", accessed 06.10.10
- ↑ King's Arms, "Contacts", accessed 06.10.10
- ↑ Ed Vaizey, "Ed Vaizey MP", Conservative Home, accessed 06.10.10
