About
Hi, I’m James Henley, and I lead The Lab - an experimental church for young adults - in Newport, South Wales. I’ve been with The Lab for the last three years, working to lead our team, develop young leaders and provide a vision for all we do.
My two passions are mission, especially with young people, and teaching that brings the bible to life and reveals new truths about God’s story. I’ve been married to Amy, my beautiful wife, since April 2011. We live on the Alway estate on the East side of Newport.
I am a professionally qualified youth worker and have a degree in Youth & Community Work and Applied Theology from the Bristol Centre for Youth Ministry (accredited by Oxford Brookes University). I also serve as Associate Pastor at St Paul’s City Centre Church.
Growing Emerging Leaders
This blog is about growing emerging leaders - young people in their teens and twenties. My aim is to offer up practical tips and help, theological ideas, observations on culture and resources that will help young, aspiring leaders grow in their understanding, maturity and ultimately enable them to serve God more effectively.
In the rapidly-changing, post-everything culture we find ourselves, the future of Christianity depends on a new generation of leaders able to adapt and thrive in this new cultural landscape.
Disclaimer: Any thoughts or opinions posted on jameshenley.co.uk are the personal views of the author alone, and do not necessarily represent the views held by The Lab, Newport; St Paul’s City Centre Church; The Church in Wales; or the Methodist Church.
