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Prospects Role for Jonathan Edwards 

The Revd Jonathan Edwards has been appointed as the first Executive Ambassador for the charity Prospects

 
Prospects role for Jonathan Ed
Prospects is a Christian organisation that works with people with learning disabilities.

Mr Edwards, who will leave his current role as General Secretary of the Baptist Union of Great Britain in July, has served as one of Prospects' Ambassadors for the past couple of years. This is a new role, beginning in September, and will include helping to give spiritual oversight to the fast growing ministry of Prospects and working to enhance the profile of the organisation.

Jonathan said, 'Ever since I first heard of Prospects about 20 years ago, I have been thrilled to hear of its vital ministry.

'Anyone who loves the Gospel must love the work of Prospects, as we seek to show the love of Christ to those with learning disabilities. It will be an absolute pleasure to work for Prospects.'

Paul Ashton, Prospects' CEO, added, 'We are excited about this new appointment. Jonathan's ministry has involved him in working with people from all denominational backgrounds, and I am convinced that his gifts and experience will help us as we seek to take the ministry of Prospects forward.'

Prospects role for Jonathan EdProspects was founded in 1976 by the Revd David Potter and his wife Madeleine, and has grown markedly since then. It now has 900 staff and a turnover of £10m. David was awarded an M.B.E. in 2005 for lifelong services to people with learning disabilities. There are an estimated 1.5m people in the UK with learning disabilities.

This is a part-time role for Jonathan, who has for a number of years reflected on the possibility of ministering on a portfolio basis. In a letter to staff and friends, he said it will leave him free to preach and teach in our churches, as well as giving more time for writing. 'This feels like the beginning of an enormous adventure and I feel very privileged to be able to set off on this journey.'

For more information about Prospects' work, visit https://livability.org.uk

 
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