Director of Communications,
Churches Together in Bognor Regis and District
Adam served as Director of Communications for two years, during which times he was able to design and implement a successful pioneering communications strategy which built a positive interface between the church and the wider community in order to communicate the work of this organisation.
This role involved supporting the 36 different churches and Christian organisations within the network through one to one support with individuals and churches and providing guidance and encouragement for churches to develop their own communications strategy, not least in the area of online presence.
Further responsibilities ncluded preparing the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity programme and arranging the practical organisation of this, working on behalf of the Secretariat. Adam had regular liaision meetings with Christ for The Nations UK Bible College in Bognor Regis regarding its teaching programmes and the Bible Week held each year. In the summer of 2009, he arranged a town wide ‘Back to Church Sunday’ event in the Marquee as part of the conclusion of the Bible Week. This successful event included representation from all the key churches in town and had over 500 people attend. A much needed website was designed for the organisation, and he was responsible for ensuring updates were current.
He was also part of a working group which explored the development of Street Angels for Bognor Regis, and supported the appointment of the scheme’s first Coordinator.
Adam developed strong external relationship with the University of Chichester, Butlins Holiday Resort and the statutory authorities.
This role involved supporting the 36 different churches and Christian organisations within the network through one to one support with individuals and churches and providing guidance and encouragement for churches to develop their own communications strategy, not least in the area of online presence.
Further responsibilities ncluded preparing the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity programme and arranging the practical organisation of this, working on behalf of the Secretariat. Adam had regular liaision meetings with Christ for The Nations UK Bible College in Bognor Regis regarding its teaching programmes and the Bible Week held each year. In the summer of 2009, he arranged a town wide ‘Back to Church Sunday’ event in the Marquee as part of the conclusion of the Bible Week. This successful event included representation from all the key churches in town and had over 500 people attend. A much needed website was designed for the organisation, and he was responsible for ensuring updates were current.
He was also part of a working group which explored the development of Street Angels for Bognor Regis, and supported the appointment of the scheme’s first Coordinator.
Adam developed strong external relationship with the University of Chichester, Butlins Holiday Resort and the statutory authorities.
Project Director,
Bedford Street Angels
As the first post holder of Project Director for Bedford Street Angels, Adam's role was to strategically lead the project, which has already been running for approximately 6 months, into a place of long term sustainability. Adam undertook to develop relationships with leaders within Bedford Borough. This included regular meetings with the Mayor of Bedford, the Portfolio Holder for Community Safety as well as attending the quarterly strategic partnership for the night time economy and monthly community tactical action group.
As part of his role, Adam was able to develop links with churches in the town and spent time speaking at services and various groups about the work of Bedford Street Angels. He was also part of the church leaders’ fellowship which meets monthly and this provided positive opportunities for mutual support from church colleagues, as well as shares an update of the work.
As part of the role, Adam oversaw a volunteer team who were responsible for ensuring there were teams of volunteers for shifts each weekend. Within the team, there was a Volunteer Manager, Safeguarding Officer, Training development lead and a Prayer Coordinator.
Adam also had experience of fund raising and developing opportunities for giving including the development of a Friends scheme. This was designed to encourage financial giving and to gain regular support for the work from local churches.
As part of the wider remit of the role, Adam co-led a working group which contributed to the Bedford Borough Assembly on the role that the voluntary and faith communities have to serve the wider community.
As part of his role, Adam was able to develop links with churches in the town and spent time speaking at services and various groups about the work of Bedford Street Angels. He was also part of the church leaders’ fellowship which meets monthly and this provided positive opportunities for mutual support from church colleagues, as well as shares an update of the work.
As part of the role, Adam oversaw a volunteer team who were responsible for ensuring there were teams of volunteers for shifts each weekend. Within the team, there was a Volunteer Manager, Safeguarding Officer, Training development lead and a Prayer Coordinator.
Adam also had experience of fund raising and developing opportunities for giving including the development of a Friends scheme. This was designed to encourage financial giving and to gain regular support for the work from local churches.
As part of the wider remit of the role, Adam co-led a working group which contributed to the Bedford Borough Assembly on the role that the voluntary and faith communities have to serve the wider community.
Director of Development,
Street Angels - Christian Nightlife Initiatives
With an initial grant from the Church Urban Fund and supported by the Diocese of St Albans, Adam was able to move from a Trustee to a paid role within the charity. As Director of Development, the role was to offer a strategic management perspective and create long term sustainability to this umbrella organisation with encompasses approximately 100 local expressions throughout the country working principally in the night time economy. He worked closely with the Founder of Street Angels, Paul Blakey MBE in the development of the charity. Paul and Adam were recommended as two of five national leads as part of research conducted by the Association of Chief Police Officers on volunteer street patrols and night time economy issues.
Whilst being involved in the work of Street Angels – CNI Network, Adam supported the creation of a number of new volunteer street patrol projects, particularly guiding them through the set up process and launch. He was also the regional coordinator of the Midlands Leadership group.
In September 2011, Adam took part in a sponsored walk of 50ish miles between Fort William and Inverness over 3 days joined by Paul and Jeam Blakey.
A significant amount of development work within the charity involved raising the profile of the work, at local, regional and national levels, with government leaders, senior church leaderships and through the media. This led to the charity being awarded with one of the Prime Minister's Big Society Awards. A further element of this work has been around fundraising which involved writing letters and speaking with appropriate donors.
Crucial to his work has been the development of networking and relationship building opportunities. Through this, Adam was able to speak at a number of local and national events. The charity has led a number of flagship events which Adam have been involved in, including one of three national debates around the Alternative Vote Referendum organised by the Charities Parliament and the Big Society Tour led by Steve Chalke.
Adam undertook mentoring opportunities for a number of young people participating in Uprising scheme, in Bedford run by The Young Foundation. This has been included meeting with two groups to support them with their respective social action projects.
He was also frequently used by local and national media outlets to provide comment on relevant and appropriate issues. A notable example was a response to the government alcohol strategy.
Whilst being involved in the work of Street Angels – CNI Network, Adam supported the creation of a number of new volunteer street patrol projects, particularly guiding them through the set up process and launch. He was also the regional coordinator of the Midlands Leadership group.
In September 2011, Adam took part in a sponsored walk of 50ish miles between Fort William and Inverness over 3 days joined by Paul and Jeam Blakey.
A significant amount of development work within the charity involved raising the profile of the work, at local, regional and national levels, with government leaders, senior church leaderships and through the media. This led to the charity being awarded with one of the Prime Minister's Big Society Awards. A further element of this work has been around fundraising which involved writing letters and speaking with appropriate donors.
Crucial to his work has been the development of networking and relationship building opportunities. Through this, Adam was able to speak at a number of local and national events. The charity has led a number of flagship events which Adam have been involved in, including one of three national debates around the Alternative Vote Referendum organised by the Charities Parliament and the Big Society Tour led by Steve Chalke.
Adam undertook mentoring opportunities for a number of young people participating in Uprising scheme, in Bedford run by The Young Foundation. This has been included meeting with two groups to support them with their respective social action projects.
He was also frequently used by local and national media outlets to provide comment on relevant and appropriate issues. A notable example was a response to the government alcohol strategy.
Co-Founder and Marketing Director
The Treasure Box People
Other experiences
Until the end of November 2012, Adam served as a Trustee of The Fountain, Bedford which aims to create a suitable youth provision for those not in education, training or employment within Bedford Borough. He supported the Board of Trustees, Management Committee and Project Director by offering advice and guidance across networking and communication opportunities as the Safeguarding Officer and Communications Director.
During the Spring and Summer of 2012, Adam served as More than Gold Coordinator for Bedfordshire, encouraging churches to engage with the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations and Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Adam actively supports the work of the Department of Communities and Local Government, specifically the faith communities engaging team acting as a link with the Christian community. This builds on the work that Adam did in 2012 as a member of the National Reference Group for 'A Year of Service' representing Christianity. As part of this role, Adam was able to meet with Government Ministers and share in the positive social action taking place.
During September 2012, Adam served on the Communications Team for The National Day of Prayer and Worship at Wembley Stadium which saw over 30,000 people come together. He was responsible for working with the Core Team to liaise with 'secular' media outlets and prepare press releases. After the event, he was invited by Dr Jonathan Oloyede to continue as the Press and Public Relations Advisor.
Adam worked with the Communications Office of the Church of England during Lent 2013 in enabling the Love Life, Live Lent campaign to be launched by the Archbishop of York in Parliament, hosted by The Rt Hon Stephen Timms MP, the Faith and Society All Party Parliamentary Group and The Rt Hon Don Foster, Minister for Integration, Department for Communities and Local Government in the Houses of Parliament.
Adam was delighted to be invited by Faith Action to support the launch of their new resource, 'Faith with its sleeves rolled up' in the Houses of Parliament by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, The Rt Hon Eric Pickles MP in May 2013.
Between April 2013 and October 2013, Adam served as Communications and Media Officer for Saints in the Stadium, the 2013 National Day of Prayer and Worship in St Helens.
In July 2013, Adam was appointed as Vice Chair of Churches Together in South Bedford to coordinate their communications and engagement strategy.
Also in the same month, Adam was invited to become a Ministry Consultant for United Christian Broadcasters encouraging links with the traditional denominations and also part of The Word for Today 20th anniversary growth campaign.
From August 2013, Adam joined the Management and Delivery group for Crossing London, chaired by Andy Frost, its Mission Director.
Adam has a passion for social justice issues along with opportunities to witness first hand to the difference that community and church engagement can make. It has been a huge privilege for him to be able to serve in Christian leadership and looks forward to continuing this in the future as God calls.
During the Spring and Summer of 2012, Adam served as More than Gold Coordinator for Bedfordshire, encouraging churches to engage with the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations and Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Adam actively supports the work of the Department of Communities and Local Government, specifically the faith communities engaging team acting as a link with the Christian community. This builds on the work that Adam did in 2012 as a member of the National Reference Group for 'A Year of Service' representing Christianity. As part of this role, Adam was able to meet with Government Ministers and share in the positive social action taking place.
During September 2012, Adam served on the Communications Team for The National Day of Prayer and Worship at Wembley Stadium which saw over 30,000 people come together. He was responsible for working with the Core Team to liaise with 'secular' media outlets and prepare press releases. After the event, he was invited by Dr Jonathan Oloyede to continue as the Press and Public Relations Advisor.
Adam worked with the Communications Office of the Church of England during Lent 2013 in enabling the Love Life, Live Lent campaign to be launched by the Archbishop of York in Parliament, hosted by The Rt Hon Stephen Timms MP, the Faith and Society All Party Parliamentary Group and The Rt Hon Don Foster, Minister for Integration, Department for Communities and Local Government in the Houses of Parliament.
Adam was delighted to be invited by Faith Action to support the launch of their new resource, 'Faith with its sleeves rolled up' in the Houses of Parliament by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, The Rt Hon Eric Pickles MP in May 2013.
Between April 2013 and October 2013, Adam served as Communications and Media Officer for Saints in the Stadium, the 2013 National Day of Prayer and Worship in St Helens.
In July 2013, Adam was appointed as Vice Chair of Churches Together in South Bedford to coordinate their communications and engagement strategy.
Also in the same month, Adam was invited to become a Ministry Consultant for United Christian Broadcasters encouraging links with the traditional denominations and also part of The Word for Today 20th anniversary growth campaign.
From August 2013, Adam joined the Management and Delivery group for Crossing London, chaired by Andy Frost, its Mission Director.
Adam has a passion for social justice issues along with opportunities to witness first hand to the difference that community and church engagement can make. It has been a huge privilege for him to be able to serve in Christian leadership and looks forward to continuing this in the future as God calls.