Who we are

Established in 1993, Reform is a network of individuals and churches within the Church of England. We are committed to reforming the Church of England from within according to the Holy Scriptures.


Our aim

For the glory of God and the salvation of many the Church of England is well placed to bring the gospel to this nation but only if it stays true to the Bible. Reform members are working to identify practical ways of reforming the Church of England to enable the clear proclamation of the gospel that Jesus Christ is Lord.

 

Some recent highlights

2008: Reform members played an active role in the GAFCON meeting in Jerusalem.

2007: Our Panel of Reference was established to provide assessment of suitability for ministry for potential Anglican ordinands alongside existing selection procedures.

2006: Reform members were involved in formulating the Covenant for the Church of England, which provides a clear statement of identity and action for orthodox Anglicans.


What we do

Underpinned by dependent prayer and the faithful proclamation of God’s word, Reform has a five-point strategy to achieve our aim:

  1. Network  Reform maintains strong connections with other Anglican groups: Church Society, Fellowship of Word and Spirit (FWS), Anglican Mainstream, New Wine and Crosslinks. The councils of Reform, Church Society and FWS meet jointly to pray and plan.
  2. Engage   Reform is in direct dialogue with the Archbishop of Canterbury and other bishops. Reform members participate actively in the Church of England Evangelical Council. We also engage with the Church and national media to present a clear evangelical position for the denomination.
  3. Inform   Reform seeks to inform and educate its membership and others on issues affecting the Church of England. We publish papers to stimulate thought and discussion. Issues covered include: the role of women in the local church; the question of where authority in the Church lies; and the supremacy of Christ as Saviour.
  4. Consult   Reform has 13 regional groups across the UK who meet for mutual encouragement, discussion, prayer and the planning of joint action. We organise regional conferences and an annual national conference.
  5. Act  Reform encourages members to act both within and ‘on the edge’ of the structures of the Church of England in order to demonstrate the necessity of change. Reform members are involved in the Church of England at all levels, including General Synod. They have also pioneered new ways of operating including ministry by visiting bishops and church planting. We actively encourage candidates for ordination and have established a Panel of Reference to help with selection for ministry.