Meet the church behind the mission
A small team in Runcorn sharing the Gospel of the Kingdom one encounter at a time. See where our story began and where it's heading.
What does it mean to spread the Gospel of the Kingdom?
It means finding people right here in Runcorn, walking with them through encounter, equipping them with truth, and empowering them to live as part of a holy nation.
The voices that guide this house
We're a small team in Runcorn, and every voice here is bent toward one thing — helping you encounter, be equipped, and be empowered in the Kingdom.
Founder & Lead Elder
Jacques Heynes
Jacques planted Eden : 316 with a simple conviction: the Gospel of the Kingdom is for every nation. He spends his days finding disciples in Runcorn and walking with them through encounter, equipping, and release.
Discipleship & Community Lead
Nisha Abraham
Nisha helps shape the journey from first encounter to confident disciple. She leads our community gatherings and equipping groups, making sure no one walks the path alone.
How we live out our values in Runcorn
Our values aren't just words on a page. They shape how we gather, how we grow, and how we send disciples out from this community.
Encounter over information
We create space for real meetings with God, not just lectures about him. Worship, prayer, and honest conversation come first.
Walk the journey together
Discipleship happens in the ordinary. We don't drop a curriculum on you. We walk alongside you, week by week, in Runcorn.
Built to send, not store
We exist to equip every believer for their own calling. You're not meant to stay a student forever. You're meant to go.
Kingdom for all nations
The Gospel is good news for every people group. We pray, give, and go with that in mind — starting here and reaching the ends of the earth.
Over 300 lives touched in the last year alone
We hear it again and again — people find more than a service here. They find belonging, purpose, and a faith that actually changes things.
I walked in feeling lost and unsure. What I found was a group of people who didn't just talk about faith — they walked with me. That changed everything.
Sarah M.
Member since 2024
The focus on encounter, equip, empower isn't just a slogan. It's how they actually operate. I was equipped for things I never thought I could do.
David L.
Volunteer Ministry Leader
Eden : 316 showed me what a real community looks like. Not perfect people, but people willing to grow together. It's rare and it's precious.
Emily R.
Regular Attendee
Coming from a background where church felt like a building, Eden : 316 taught me it's about the people. I found my purpose here. I'm grateful every day.
Mark T.
Discipleship Group Participant
They meet you where you are. No judgement, no pressure — just an open door and a steady hand. That's what made me stay and get involved.
Linda H.
Community Outreach Volunteer
Your next step in Runcorn
Walk with us — encounter, equip, and be empowered alongside others on the same road.
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