How Redeemer is trying to advance the kingdom

When you tell someone about Redeemer Church London, one of the first questions you might be asked is about what denomination or group we belong to.

Well, here’s your answer - we are part of the ‘Advance’ network, which is a growing partnership of about 150 churches based across five continents.

Advance is a relatively new movement which was set up about a decade ago when the charismatic Newfrontiers network was split into different sections.

Among the group’s overarching goals are to see churches established worldwide which support communities, train leaders and grow in a healthy way.

Advance officially defines itself as ‘movement of churches joining together to advance the Gospel of Jesus through planting and strengthening churches’.

While it sits within the broader tradition of Protestant Reformed churches, many parts of services are similar to those in Baptist churches – such as baptising adults.

Redeemer is also involved in the Advance UK Church Planting Course (ACPC) which helps with training, resourcing and sending people to set up new churches.

In addition, we join with other churches at the annual Advance UK & Europe Conference - most recently held at London’s Westminster Chapel last November.

And Redeemer also sends a delegation to the Advance Global Gathering – with the 2026 event held in Cape Town in March. It’s all part of our work in building churches together.

For more information about the work of Advance, you can visit their website here.