Since its formation in 1991, the Evangelical Presbyterian Church in England and Wales (EPCEW) has been passionate about church planting.
Over the past two decades God has grown this little denomination from five congregations to 18, with churches in England, Wales and even Sweden and Germany. There remain, however, many places without a distinctively Presbyterian and Reformed influence and they see much work to be done. It is their prayer that God will continue to raise up churches upholding the inerrancy of Scripture, adhering to the Westminster Standards, and fulfilling the Great Commission.
They have begun to explore the possibility of a church plant in Manchester. With over 2,550,000 people in the Greater Manchester area there is a large mission field presenting a wonderful opportunity for church planting. This work is being spearheaded by Sheffield Presbyterian Church under the direction of their minister Kevin Bidwell. Over the last two to three years, Sheffield Presbyterian Church has had people worshipping in Sheffield from Manchester and the North West of England.
