Andy Schofield

Pastor & Leader | Build with purpose. Release with power. Burn with fire.

Join Us This Sunday

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You will find friendly people, a safe and fun kids program, and yes – sometimes, cake with your coffee!

Raw stories, lessons, and behind-the-scenes moments as we build Faith Life Preston

Revival. Strategy. Vision. All alongside the personal journey.

🧭 Where: Garner Hotel, Samlesbury, Preston

⏰ Service starts Sunday at 10:00am – Pre Service Prayer at 9:30am

😀 Friendly welcome at the door — no awkward “new person” spotlight

🎶 Live music that’s full of energy and inspiring teaching that you can use in everyday life

🤩 Kids’ program with safe check-in and age-appropriate teaching

👕 Casual dress — where what you are comfortable in — No pressure, relax and check us out!

🅿️ Free parking on site ☕️ Coffee and chance to chat after the service

🤗 Whether you are new to faith, coming back after years, or just curious — You will be welcome!

Field Notes from a Church Planter

Aligning Heartbeats: Leadership That Goes Beyond Systems

Building team structures matters. Systems matter. Clear communication flows matter. I appreciate every tool we can use to build strong teams and leadership. But at the centre of it all, my priority as a leader isn’t just to impart heart. It’s to hear heart. I want to hear the heartbeat of the leaders around me….
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Dead Men Don’t Fear

There’s something God keeps pressing into us as a church right now. It’s not complicated, but it’s shaking everything in me. It’s the reminder that dead men don’t fear. Dead men don’t panic, don’t spiral, don’t get offended, don’t live under pressure, and don’t carry the weight of everyone’s opinion. Dead men don’t hold on…
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Fear Not, Only Believe

I will not fear. I will not fear. I will not fear. Jesus said to Jairus very quickly, as soon as He could, as soon as He realised that fear was trying to interrupt the movement of healing towards Jairus’ daughter. Jesus responded so fast: “Do not be afraid; only believe.” (Mark 5:36) Fear not,…
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