Follow the life of a missionary family in France over the next two years in a 'reality TV' series for churches.
L'Eglise features BMS World Mission workers Katie and Reuben Martin and their three young children, currently working in a second-generation church plant in Rouen.
The videos are up-close and personal, showing the ups and downs of family and church life in a challenging context of social deprivation and multicultural diversity.
Episode 4: An Action Team of four young people begin their experience of working in Rouen as part of their gap year. The video follows them on their journey as they express their hopes and dreams along with Reuben and Katie’s expectations. One month later they record some of the work done in the church and film Julie’s baptism. Julie tells us what it’s like meeting Jesus for real in France.
Click here to watch it. Running time 5 mins
Episode 3: By establishing a closer partnership with a local church, Reuben and Katie organise a holiday event to engage with youth and children in the local community.
Click here to watch it. Running time: 8 minutes
Episode 2: We catch up with Reuben and Katie after their first few months and find out how they are settling in, more about the area, and the progress that the church has made since our last visit.
Click here to watch it. Running time: 8 minutes.
Episode 1: This sets the scene, introducing the Martins, the town and the church family.
Click here to watch it. Running time: 6 minutes.
Small group studies: There are also a number of studies suitable for small groups wanting to encourage church growth and mission. This resource requires that you show L'Eglise to your group before asking relevant questions.Click the link on the right to download this PDF.
If you think the L'Eglise reality programme has been a useful resource in understanding the pressures and work of our mission workers, then please send your comments to leglise@bmsworldmission.org