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Proximity Conference 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.
Blog
Judy Potts digs into the topic of boundaries and offers some practical guidance
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Sarah Small explores how we can be obedient to God in the staying and going
Natalie Williams challenges us on the issues of the 'middle class gospel'
Audio
In episode 2 Abi Thomas explores how to keep going when working for justice
Lizzie Bassford talks about pausing to consult God
Jonny McClune considers some of the issues that arise due to urban mission
Mary White examines hope after the devastating Grenfell Tower fire
Abi Thomas talks about the issues the church is facing with community heroes
Teaching
Krish Kandiah teches on the power of proximity by examining the story of Ruth
Devotional
Prayers for challenges faced in urban ministry
Tom Grant discusses the importance of fellowship in urban ministry
Tool
Here’s some tried and tested fundraising ideas to get you started
Story
How to do community outreach on a budget of zilch, Rev Ben Woodfield shares
Spotlight
Claud Jackson's inspiring testimony of a life transformed by faith.
A series of stories about the local expressions of God’s people and new hope
Matt Brittion talks about his work sharing Mark's Gospel