The Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI) is planning at least ten new congregations and ten new church-planting projects over the next decade. The “bold vision” for mission was approved at this year’s General Assembly in Belfast.
Referencing a major PCI report, Church Planting – The Next Decade (or ‘10+10 in 10’), Council secretary Rick Hill, pointed to the growth and positive developments of projects and congregations in Balbriggan, Belfast, Wexford, Carrigart, and Kilkenny. Ben Walker, minister at Saintfield Road Presbyterian Church, said the PCI is “seeking to enable and encourage the creation of Christ-centred, worshipping communities throughout Ireland”.
The PCI has around 185,000 members across 500-plus congregations across 19 regional presbyteries throughout Ireland.
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