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about us . . .
We are an online Christian charity that promotes the exciting news that Jesus is always with us, offering each one of us a personal relationship with him, as well as healing and transformation in our life. This is the focus of our work, and we call it Encounter Prayer.
This approach to prayer has grown out of the work of The Christian Healing Mission, and we have found it to be an exciting, effective way of praying. It can be used on our own, in a group and when we pray for others.
The Christian Healing Mission (CHM) traces its roots back to 1948, when it was founded in Notting Hill, London, to promote the ministry of healing. This is still what we do today, although we recognise that healing can mean different things for people. For some it is about sicknesses and ill health being removed, for others it involves broken relationships being restored, whilst many long to experience a new sense of peace and transformation in their lives. These are all aspects of healing, and we can expect to see Jesus at work when we have an encounter with the living God.
Through various resources, groups, meetings and training materials, everyone is encouraged to explore the wonder of encountering God and seeing what happens as a result. We are internet-based, which means that we can connect with people wherever they are, but we are also happy to visit churches and groups in person.
the team
The trustees are delighted to announce the appointment of Reverend Rob Wynford-Harris as their new Director as from 1st January 2025. Rob is an Ordained Anglican Minister who trained at Ridley Hall Cambridge. Since his ordination in 2008 Rob has served in the Dioceses of St Albans, Portsmouth and Oxford. Rob’s interest in the ministry of healing began when he was living and working on the island of Madeira and exploring a call to ordained ministry with the encouragement of the local Anglican church – Holy Trinity Funchal. In his final year at Ridley Hall, Rob met his wife, Anthea when they were both on a study-trip to the Holy Land, and it was Anthea who first introduced Rob to the Work of CHM.
Anthea and Rob each completed placements with CHM during their curacies, and have remained keen supporters of the work of CHM. Anthea is Chaplain at a girls’ school, and Rob and Anthea live in Berkshire along with their teenage son.
Liz Nicoll, who has been the administrator at CHM since 2011, is continuing to keep the social media, websites, finances and other administrative tasks up to date.
In December 2022 Suzanne Brooks rejoined the CHM team. Suzanne had previously worked as Prayer Ministry Co-ordinator at the premises in Cambridge Court, Hammersmith over 16 years ago. Suzanne oversees the weekly Encounter Prayer sessions
Our work is overseen by a faithful and committed board of Trustees:
Mrs Elizabeth Barker (Chairman)
Mr Gregory George
Mrs Rachel Pim
Mr Stuart Walker
We are also privileged to have a wonderful Council of Reference to endorse our work:
The Revd Lyndon Bowring
Dr Michael Harper
Canon J John
The Revd Dr Russ Parker
The Revd Oliver Ross
We are also affiliated to:
Christian Healing UK
Evangelical Alliance