Praying with Friends from Serge Global for Belfast

Welcoming Friends from Serge Global

On Monday morning, St Paul’s & St Barnabas had the privilege of welcoming a group of around 30 visitors from Serge Global Network, who are travelling through Ireland to hear stories, pray for local churches, and learn about how the gospel is being lived out here in Belfast.

Sharing the Story of SPB

After a warm welcome and introductions, our visitors joined us for worship and then learned about St Paul’s & St Barnabas—its roots in North Belfast, our commitment to discipleship, community engagement, and gospel-centred renewal in a neighbourhood facing real challenges.

Serge Global’s Work in Ireland & Belfast

Serge is a mission organisation with a vision of gospel renewal in mission and local church life. They serve in over 20 countries, including Ireland, where their teams work in Dublin, Cork, and Belfast. Their approach is facilitative and relational—they focus on walking alongside local pastors, planters, and churches rather than leading from the front. Through mentoring, prayer, and practical support, they aim to see churches thrive and leaders encouraged.

Here in Belfast, Marc and Liz Scheibe have been leading the Serge team for some time. Their ministry includes supporting pastors and planters, fostering gospel-centred renewal, and creating space for mutual encouragement and prayer. The wider Serge Ireland team includes colleagues who focus on both Northern and Southern Ireland, connecting local ministry to a global network of mission.

Exploring & Praying Together

The visiting group took time to tour our building, hearing stories about how SPB has navigated challenges and embraced the gospel in everyday ministry. Then, together, we gathered for a time of prayer—lifting up our congregation, the North Belfast community, and the ongoing witness of Christ.

In return, we prayed for Serge’s work in Ireland and for Marc and Liz as they continue to lead the Belfast team and encourage local leaders across the island.

Global Partnership: Local Impact

This visit reminded us that in God’s global family, partnerships thrive through listening, mutual prayer, and shared ministry. Serge’s role is to walk alongside, equip, and encourage local churches while pointing always to the grace of Christ.

Their visit lifted our vision beyond York Street, reminding us that the mission God is building is bigger than any one congregation. As we press on in renewal at SPB, we rejoice that we are not alone—our friends from Serge are praying with us and for us as together we seek to make Christ known in Belfast and beyond.

To find out more about Serge, visit their website or connect with them on Facebook.

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