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What does it take to do urban ministry healthily?
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Proximity Conference 2026
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Fri, 15 May 2026
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Proximity podcast: Season 3
Welcome to season 3 of the Proximity podcast, diving into urban mission!
Your hub of urban mission resources. Discover blogs, videos, podcasts, teaching and downloadable content created to equip you as you step out on mission in your estate or city.
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Blog
Where fear divides, love makes room for welcome.
Sabbatical as a rhythm of grace, release, and renewal
Telling stories of dignity, resilience, and redemption through photography.
Faithfulness isn’t measured by success stories alone.
What if success isn’t growth, but obedience to Jesus?
Fiona Kirby-Smith shows how safe, empathetic spaces restore hearts and minds.
A call to lift our eyes from the data and see where God is moving.
Devotional
Find peace amid pressure—spot stress, restore calm, and reclaim wholeness.
When God feels distant, you may just be weary—find renewal and rest in Him.
Boundaries matter: serve with balance, peace, and purpose in God’s limits.
Avoid burnout—pause, breathe, and stay whole in life and ministry.
When caring too much leaves you numb—learn to overcome compassion fatigue.
Care deeply without burning out—find grace and guard your heart from fatigue.
Exploring the impact of trauma and recovery on ministerial approaches.