Major General Tim Cross

SATURDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER 2025: 9.00 - 10.30AM
with former Major General Tim Cross
at Woodhatch Farm Barn, Toot Hill, near Epping, CM16 7PU

FIGHTING POWER

Tim served in the Army for 43 years man and boy. He will share various aspects of his operational career, how he became a reluctant Christian at the age of 30, and the difference it made to his life as a senior officer commanding thousands of soldiers on various deployments around the world.

Major General (Retired) Tim Cross CBE was commissioned into the British Army in 1971. Alongside various tours in the UK, Germany and France, he served on operations in N Ireland, Cyprus with the UN, Iraq and the Balkans; he was appointed CBE in the operational awards for his work in leading the NATO response to the Humanitarian crisis in Macedonia and Kosovo in 1999, and his brigade headquarters was awarded the Wilkinson Sword of Peace.

He deployed to Washington, Kuwait and Baghdad in 2002/03, before returning to the UK, assuming command of the largest of the 3 Divisions of the UK Field Army in Oct ‘04. Retiring in Jan ‘07 he was the Army Adviser to the UK House of Commons Defence Committee for 7 years until 2014.

Now a local Lay Minister in the Church of England, he is an itinerant preacher and international speaker. Amongst a broad portfolio, he is also on the Board of 2 UK/International businesses and is engaged with various charities and leadership development organisations.
Tim has been married to Christine since 1972. Outside his family and friends, his interests include reading/writing, having had a number of articles and book chapters published, and lecturing/speaking at a wide range of Christian and non-Christian events.

Tea/coffee, egg, bacon & sausage bap, croissant and cereal bar.
£15.00 per person.

To book please ring 01277 367124 or email mpitt@nctuk.org

Andrew Hawkins

Men's Breakfast with Andrew Hawkins

Saturday 1st November. 9am-10.30am
at Woodhatch Farm Barn, Toot Hill, near Epping, CM16 7PU

MISSION ON THE FRONTLINES

Jesus said, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me” (Luke 9:23). Following Jesus is costly to self, but when you submit and make yourself available, then the adventure truly begins, often into unknown territory.

Andrew has served the Lord for over 30 years with mission organisations including London City Mission, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Luis Palau Association, Philo Trust with Canon J.John and is currently the UK/Europe Director for Leading The Way with Dr Michael Youssef. He voluntarily serves as Operational Chaplain for the Metropolitan Police Service and London Wing Chaplain for the RAF Air Cadets. This year he was appointed Elder at Romford Evangelical Church.

With many insights and stories to share, Andrew will widen your outlook and inspire your outreach. He has been married 28 years to Anna, a nurse consultant in endocrinology and has three adult children and one grandchild.

£15 per person. Egg, bacon & sausage bap, warm croissant, breakfast cereal bar, tea/coffee.
If you can also make a donation towards our running costs then please add that to the event fee or use the button below to donate only. Thank you.

To book please ring 01277 367124 or email mpitt@nctuk.org

Simon Gillebaud

THIS EVENT HAS NOW TAKEN PLACE!

Saturday 25th January 2025, 9am-10.30am

Simon Guillebaud MBE

Choose Life
Deuteronomy 30:11-20

It doesn’t matter whether you had toast or cereal for breakfast, but it does matter whether you live your life out of fear or faith, whether you choose clarity or trust, cynicism or action, grumbling or gratitude, apathy or urgency. Yes, some choices really do matter. Choose life!

Simon Guillebaud, MBE, spent two decades living in war-torn Central Africa, and speaks out of that context with raw urgency and passion for the last, the lost and the least. He’s the Founder of Great Lakes Outreach, host of the popular ‘Inspired’ podcast, author of the award-winning book Choose Life, and travels widely stirring up the Church for radical discipleship. His wife Lizzie and he live in Bath with their three teenage children.

Full English Breakfast, toast, and tea/coffee.

£15.00. If you can also make a donation towards our running costs, please add that to the event fee above. Thank you.

To book please ring 01277 367124 or email mpitt@nctuk.org

Steve Fouch

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Wednesday 13th November 2024, 9.30am-11am

Steve Fouch, Head of Communications, The Christian Medical Fellowship

Steve ‘works at the interface of Christianity and healthcare. Writes, edits, speaks, and makes a general nuisance and fool of himself!’

The Christian Medical Fellowship unites and equips Christian doctors and nurses to live and speak for Jesus Christ.
CMF advocates for the marginalised and promotes Christian values in healthcare. They produce papers and blogs on a range of ethical and professional issues to keep members informed. They make regular submissions to government and think tank inquiries into ethical issues in healthcare public policy, speak to the secular and Christian media on health issues, and support members to speak for Jesus in the public square.

Steve will explore ‘Serving Christ in medicine and healthcare: Christianity has had a significant impact on Western medicine and healthcare. However, in a world with rapidly changing values and technologies, how can a Christian remain faithful to God while caring for the sick?’

CLICK HERE Steve's article on Gaza November 2023

CLICK HERE To listen to Steve’s interview on Premier Radio

Full English Breakfast, toast, fruit juice and tea/coffee and an inspring speaker!
£15 per person.

To book please ring 01277 367124 or email mpitt@nctuk.org