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 7:In this final episode, we hear about Katie and Reuben’s journey to this point in their ministry. We look back at how things have changed over the past two years and look forward to see what the next steps are for the church in Rouen. Reuben also poses a challenging question: “Are you willing to come and serve God in mainland Europe?”
Click here to watch it. Running time 8 minutes
Episode 6:
Prayer is central to all that Katie and Reuben do in Rouen. In this episode, we see how the culture of prayer at the church has been transformed, and we also say goodbye to the Action Team, who have completed their six-month stint in France.
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here to watch it. Running time 8 minutes
Episode 5: Katie and Reuben share some of the highs and lows of the last year. How has the church dealt with opposition to new ways of doing things? What’s it like for a family working overseas? Also, Benjamin, one of the young people is baptised and we see how God is at work on the estate.
Click here to watch it. Running time 7 minutes
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.
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 via the contact us box at the top right hand corner of the screen.