Our Academy will be accessible and available to all of RCF, with content that has a focus on leadership.

Every year

There will be ten face-to-face training sessions at Virginia Lodge, Egham
Ten online sessions will be released on Rightnowmedia.
We will have a conference (made up of at least three sessions) in Egham
We will take people to the LifeLInks UK Leadership Conference (made up of at least three sessions)

Each year, we will award a certificate of completion (that should count towards personal PDP hours) to people who have completed 20 sessions or more.
After 5 years and a hundred hours of teaching, you will be able to graduate from the RCF Academy.

We will cover many of these topics through the Academy.

1. Foundations of Christian Leadership

The call and character of a leader
Servant leadership: Leading like Jesus
Biblical leadership vs secular models
Authority and submission in the Kingdom

2. The Prophetic and Apostolic Dimensions

Understanding prophetic ministry in the local church
Discerning and stewarding prophetic words
Apostolic foundations and fivefold ministry (Eph 4:11)
Recognising and releasing spiritual gifts

3. Developing Spiritual Discernment

Hearing God’s voice clearly
Testing the spirits and staying grounded in Scripture
Wisdom in decision-making
Prophetic intercession and spiritual insight

4. Vision, Mission and Direction

Catching God's vision for the church
Writing and communicating vision effectively
Setting direction under the guidance of the Holy Spirit
Staying faithful in the process of fulfilment

5. Character and Integrity

Leading with purity and humility
Developing inner life and emotional health
Accountability and transparency
Dealing with personal failure and restoration

6. Building and Equipping the Body

Discipleship and mentoring
Identifying and releasing others into their calling
Encouraging maturity in the congregation
Multiplying ministry teams

7. Handling Change and Transition

Navigating seasons of change in the church
Prophetic leadership in times of crisis or shift
Releasing control and empowering others
Managing resistance and division gracefully

8. Conflict Resolution and Church Discipline

Biblical patterns for handling offence
Restoring broken relationships
Spiritual authority and correction
Balancing grace and truth

9. Leading in the Power of the Holy Spirit

Spirit-led meetings and ministry times
Developing sensitivity to the Holy Spirit
Operating in spiritual gifts with maturity
Creating space for God’s presence

10. Missional Living and Community Impact

The church in the marketplace
Encouraging a lifestyle of evangelism
Kingdom influence in society
Partnering with other churches and ministries

11. Personal Growth and Lifelong Learning

Spiritual disciplines of a leader
Developing resilience and endurance
Guarding your heart and family life
Staying fresh and teachable

It's an exciting journey we set out on, join us

(Nb - If you do not see yourself as a leader, please feel free to join us anyway, for all the above titles replace leader or leadership with disciple or discipleship)

My name is Salma, welcome. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
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Planning your Visit

Welcome to Runnymede Christian Fellowship, an Egham Church

Runnymede Christian Fellowship is a church based in Egham but serving a much larger geographical area. Those who call us home come from Egham, Virginia Water, Staines, Englefield Green, Egham Hythe, Pooley Green, Maidenhead, Heathrow, Slough, Ashford, Thorpe, Windsor, Woking and beyond.

Our church is a community of believers who regularly meet to share life and show God's love. We do this by encouraging and serving each other and the community. We believe in the power of prayer and are always happy to pray for you.

Church - What to expect

Our Sunday service is available to stream online at 11:00 a.m. You can join us on Livestream or via Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube or X (Twitter).

The Sunday Service is now held at Strodes College, Strodes College Lane in Egham open to all, so if you would like to join us, please feel free to do so. If you have any questions, please call us on 01784 637010.

We run a physical Sunday School most weeks. If you would like your children to receive a weekly Sunday School teaching pack that you can do from home, please email us at admin@e-runnymede.co.uk so that we can send you the materials.

Church on Sunday at Strodes College, Egham

Our Sunday service starts at 11:00 a.m. and typically lasts about 90 minutes.

We start each service with lively worship with songs from around the world, followed by inspired Bible-based teaching. All our sermons are recorded and are available as a podcast after the service.

We have a monthly cycle of Sunday services, with our Communion Service being on the first Sunday of each month and an All-Age All-Nation Service on the second Sunday of each month. Our other Sunday services include Spirit-focused and teaching services.

We have consciously adopted being a blended church that is both for those online and face-to-face. You are welcome to join us on Livestream or via Facebook, Linkedin, YouTube, or X (Twitter), or you can catch up and watch the recordings later.

Joining us in person

Visiting a new and unfamiliar church for the first time can be intimidating, but we want to ensure you feel welcome and enjoy your time with us. A friendly face will be waiting to meet you at the entrance and welcome you.

Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for coffee and prayer. Our Sunday Service starts at 11:00 a.m. and typically runs for about 90 minutes, normally followed by tea and coffee.

Driving and Car Parking

Our Sunday Morning Service is now held at Strodes College, Strodes College Lane, Egham, TW20 9DR, which has plenty of Parking. Click on the link for directions to RCF.

We have plenty of parking spaces right outside the building. Spaces are reserved near the entrance for anyone with mobility problems (for those with a blue badge). Please let us know if you need to use one of these spaces, have any special needs, or require any assistance.

The car parking area is a public area, so please ensure that your children are under your control and that, for their safety, they do not run around in the car park.

Visiting with children?

Everyone is welcome at RCF. We encourage everyone, young and old, to join the service. We have Sunday School, which starts after worship and runs during the sermon for 30 to 40 minutes for children aged 4 to 12. On the second Sunday of each month, we have a shorter All-Aged All Nations Service, where the children stay for the worship and the sermon.

After Church

We chat over coffee and biscuits after church on the first, third and fourth Sundays. If you want to get more acquainted, why not join us for a Sunday lunch with some of our members? The meal is on us! Please contact us and let us know. We would love to share a meal and get to know you better!

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Want to connect?

If you want to connect with us either to be part of our wider online community or to join our Sunday gatherings, please let us know through our connect card.

Any Questions?

If you have any questions, please review our FAQ page. Here, you’ll find answers to many common questions. If you still have questions or concerns, please contact us; we’d love to hear from you.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO RCF!!

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Our midweek Ministry base at Virginia Lodge, Egham
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