Because Essex needs the gospel.

We help churches share the good news of Jesus with Essex

There are nearly 2 million people living in Essex. But less than 3% attend any church. Many communities have little or no gospel influence. Mission Essex is a collection of churches who support, share, and send together.

The Waterfront Project

Get involved with our exciting new project to establish a city centre church in Chelmsford, England (the birthplace of radio). Watch our latest video to find out more.

What Essex thinks about Jesus

Here are 19 responses to the question ‘Who is Jesus?’ taken from the streets of Colchester in Essex.

  • “I'm so excited about Mission Essex. Reaching the millions in the UK who don't know Jesus is a task that (in isolation) is overwhelming and discouraging. But when churches with the same vision and beliefs support each other, our heads are lifted, our hope is rekindled, and we move forward together for the glory of God!"”

    Steve Robinson, Director of Acts 29 GB, Director of Cornerstone Collective & Senior Pastor at Cornerstone Church Liverpool.

  • "It’s always exciting to see God working by bringing churches together who share a common vision to further the gospel. This is what Mission Essex is about - reaching Essex with the good news of Jesus. I’m eager to see what God might do through this initiative."

    Annie Leggett, Women’s Worker at Kings Church Chessington

  • "Essex is a precious place to me (it’s where I was born and raised). It’s in desperate need of Bible-believing, Jesus-loving churches. If the wonderful Essex people are to be reached with the good news, new churches must be planted and struggling ones revitalised. I’m happy to commend Mission Essex as a necessary, worthy and honourable initiative that deserves our prayers and resources."

    Adrian Reynolds, Head of National Ministries, FIEC