Flourishing Together – A Journey of Listening, Learning and Growing

Over the past two years, New Ground has been engaging in a family-wide journey exploring how men and women can best flourish together in leadership and mission.

This process has included three key strands:

1. A Theological Paper
   For the Sake of the World: Flourishing Together as Men and Women Within our New Ground Church Family outlines our biblical convictions that men and women are equal in worth, distinct in design, and called to serve together for the sake of the Gospel. It reaffirms that eldership is a role for qualified men while encouraging the full release of women and men in all other areas of leadership and ministry.
   Available in EN, FR and PT
   Executive Summary also available in EN, FR and PT
2. A Listening & Learning Report
   Conducted by Barbara Macnish, this report gathers honest stories and reflections from across our churches. It celebrates many examples of flourishing but also acknowledges areas of pain and inconsistency. It invites us all to listen carefully, learn humbly, and grow together as a family of churches.
   Available in EN, FR and PT
3. A Table on Complementarity
   To continue this work, we have formed a Table on Complementarity – a relational, cross-hub team that will help align our theology and practice, share learning, and develop practical resources for our churches.

Together, these initiatives express one vision: that men and women might serve, lead and flourish side by side, reflecting the beauty and freedom of the Kingdom of God.

Please begin by watching the video. At the end there is a QR code and a link to a folder with the theological paper and the Listening & Learning Report.

Subtitles available in EN, FR, PT and NL. Click the cog icon to select the language and then the CC icon to make them visible.