10 Years of Impact: Celebrating The Well Sheffield

A reflection by Nick Allan - (Minister, The Well Sheffield)

The Well Sheffield celebrated its vibrant 10th anniversary this September, marking a decade of faithful witness and community transformation since its launch in 2015. What began as a group of around 25 friends and family, led by Revd Nick and Marjorie Allan, who responded to God's call to plant a new faith community, has flourished into a dynamic church rooted deeply in prayer, worship, and a passion for authentic New Testament Christianity.

The church found its home in a historic former Methodist building, and it felt like a divine convergence of people, calling, and place. Over the years, The Well has cultivated a culture of joyful celebration, community service, and spiritual formation, growing by about 100 people annually before the lockdown, launching ministries for all ages, and sending out mission teams into the city with the tagline "Serving Sheffield since 2015." Their journey has been marked by sacrificial generosity and miraculous moments, like when they secured the purchase of their building against the odds through prayer, persistence, and vital support from the Baptist Union and Yorkshire Baptist Association.

Looking ahead, The Well Sheffield is fuelled by a vision of multiplication — calling new disciples to imitate Jesus in word, deed, and wonder across all spheres of life. The church remains deeply committed to raising leaders, fostering a multicultural and multigenerational community, and continuing its mission to serve both locally and globally through partnerships and generous giving. A key highlight of this next season is their ongoing "Lose The Loans" campaign, which has already seen remarkable progress in repaying their building debt thanks to the generosity of supporters.

The Well expresses heartfelt gratitude to the YBA for their steadfast encouragement, prayer, and resources that have been integral to The Well’s journey and growth. Together, they look forward to unleashing a new decade of life-changing discipleship, mission, and revival for Sheffield and beyond, with a resolve to see the gospel's transformative power ripple through every corner of the city and nation.

The YBA warmly congratulates The Well Sheffield on this milestone. We celebrate your faithful witness over the past decade and pray for God’s continued blessing, guidance, and growth as you enter an exciting new chapter of ministry and mission.