A group of people standing in a circle with their arms around each other's shoulders

    Manchester, UK

    Where the Word of God Prevails

    A Bible-believing community rooted in Manchester, where Scripture is lived, discipleship is real, and no one is left behind.

    33 Sundays of worship together, and counting

    Next service in 21 hours

    Open Bible with warm light

    Who We Are

    Planted in Manchester, February 2026

    You Belong Here: Before You Believe, Before You're Ready

    Bible Living Manchester is a gathering for everyone who wants to know God more deeply. Whether this becomes your church home, your ministry base, or simply the place where your questions are welcome, there's room for you here. We're inspired by the Ephesian model: sustained presence, deep discipleship, community-wide impact.

    "This went on for two years, so that all the Jews and Greeks who lived in the province of Asia heard the word of the Lord."

    Acts 19:10 (NIV)

    "So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed."

    Acts 19:20 (KJV)

    Charity Registration: Hope 365 (UK)

    What We're About

    Our Mission

    To disciple individuals to disciple others, enabling them to show Christ's love within the community and expand God's kingdom.

    Our Vision

    A thriving community where the Word of God prevails, discipleship is lived, and no one is left behind in experiencing the gospel.

    "We don't just hear the Word. We live it."

    What We're Built On

    Our Foundation

    Christ-Centred

    Jesus is our focus, our message, and our model.

    Love

    Not just what we believe. It's how we live, serve, and build community.

    Discipleship

    We disciple individuals to disciple others. Growth happens in relationships, not just programmes.

    Community

    No one walks alone. We bear burdens and celebrate victories together.

    Kingdom-Minded

    Every life transformed advances God's kingdom in Manchester and beyond.

    Belong, Grow, Become

    Everyone belongs before they believe. This is our discipleship pathway.

    Come Gather With Us

    There's Always a Place for You

    Sunday Worship Service

    Every Sunday

    3:00 PM

    Prayer for the City and the Nation

    Every Wednesday

    6:30 PM (UK time)

    Community Prayer

    Every Saturday

    6:30 PM (UK time)

    Prayer times move to 6:00 PM when British Summer Time ends.

    Coming Up

    When Friends Pray Manchester

    Coming up · Saturday 19 September 2026
    When Friends Pray Manchester poster with the five ministers, Saturday 19 September 2026, 10am, RCCG My Father's House, Salford

    Pause. Gather. Pray. Encounter God together.

    A whole day set apart to pray with friends old and new. Bring your friends, bring your faith, bring your prayer requests, and come expecting God to move. Worship, prayer, testimonies, and rejoicing together.

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    When

    Saturday 19 September 2026

    10am to 5pm BST

    Where

    RCCG My Father's House

    32 Duncan Street, Salford M5 3SQ

    Get directions

    Cost

    Free. Registration is required.

    Hosted by

    Hope365 Network

    The charity behind Bible Living Manchester

    Ministering

    Who's Speaking

    • 1

      Segun Akinkugbe

      Pastor

    • 2

      David Brew

      Pastor

    • 3

      Imisioluwa Owolabi

      Pastor

    • 4

      Odunayo Aboderin

      Minister

    • 5

      Christine Joda

      Pastor

    Hear the Invitation

    A Word from the Team

    Beyond Sunday, Every Day

    Living the Gospel Every Day

    Faith isn't just for Sundays. Here's how we show up in Manchester.

    Move Your Body for God's Sake

    Wellness through dance, music, and exercise. Caring for the whole person: body, mind, and spirit.

    Serving Our Community

    Year-round partnerships and practical help, serving the people of Manchester together.

    Bible Digging Retreats

    Digging Deep

    Extended fellowship, teaching, spiritual growth and community. Next retreat: 2027.

    The Journey

    Belong. Grow. Become.

    This is how we walk together, one step at a time.

    01

    Belong

    Everyone is welcome exactly as they are. No conditions, no prerequisites.

    "Therefore you are no longer outsiders (exiles, migrants, and aliens, excluded from the rights of citizens), but you now share citizenship with the saints (God's own people, consecrated and set apart for Himself); and you belong to God's [own] household."

    Ephesians 2:19 (AMPC)

    "Welcome and receive [to your hearts] one another, then, even as Christ has welcomed and received you, for the glory of God."

    Romans 15:7 (AMPC)
    02

    Grow

    In Scripture and in community we grow up together, and serving one another is part of how we grow.

    "Rather, let our lives lovingly express truth [in all things, speaking truly, dealing truly, living truly]. Enfolded in love, let us grow up in every way and in all things into Him Who is the Head, [even] Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One). For because of Him the whole body (the church, in all its various parts), closely joined and firmly knit together by the joints and ligaments with which it is supplied, when each part [with power adapted to its need] is working properly [in all its functions], grows to full maturity, building itself up in love."

    Ephesians 4:15-16 (AMPC)
    03

    Become

    Step by step, we become who God has called us to be.

    "Therefore if any person is [ingrafted] in Christ (the Messiah) he is a new creation (a new creature altogether); the old [previous moral and spiritual condition] has passed away. Behold, the fresh and new has come!"

    2 Corinthians 5:17 (AMPC)

    "And all of us, as with unveiled face, [because we] continued to behold [in the Word of God] as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are constantly being transfigured into His very own image in ever increasing splendor and from one degree of glory to another; [for this comes] from the Lord [Who is] the Spirit."

    2 Corinthians 3:18 (AMPC)

    Where are you in the journey?

    Real Stories

    Lives Being Changed in Manchester

    In the words of people who call Bible Living Manchester home.

    Bible Living Manchester is truly a place to be.

    The Word works, and I can see the growth in my life, my family, and most especially in my children. They are always eager to read the Bible, research for themselves, and ask so many questions. It has even birthed a deeper desire in them to seek clarity and understand God’s Word personally.

    We are always excited to come to church every Sunday because there is always a Word for us, something timely, something that speaks directly to where we are.

    Bible Living Manchester is more than a church, it is a family to belong to and grow with. We are intentional about one another, we care for each other, and we grow together. So grateful for this family.

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    Ready to Take the Next Step?

    Whether you're coming home or just starting to ask questions, we'd love to meet you.

    Get in Touch

    Find Us

    The Trust Centre, Manchester

    Our interim venue. Full address to follow. Get in touch and we'll point you in the right direction.

    Serve With Us

    Everyone has something to give. Connect with us first, tick the serving box in the form, and our team will follow up with you.

    Charity Registration

    Hope 365 (UK)

    Registered charity number to follow.