Nearly 30 years ago Pastors Andy & Gina Elmes following a calling from God to open a church. Family Church has now grown to a multi congregational Church across the South of UK, additionally in the Philippines. In 2025 Ps Andy & Gina felt God had a new calling upon their lives, Soul Winning across Europe & many other countries with a goal to reach a million souls.

Ps Steve Carey introduces Ps Andrew White from Victory Gospel Church Southampton to bring The Word for the momentous occasion this afternoon.

Before Ps Steu joined Family Church many years ago, Victory Gospel Church was his home church, so it was fitting for Ps Andrew to speak on the occasion of the formal induction of Pastors Steu & Carla Payne as Senior Leaders of the whole of family Church.

Following the message given by Ps Andrew, Ps Andy Elmes speaks directly to Ps Steu & Carla imparting words of wisdom regarding leadership of a church community. He speaks very clearly about maintaining the truth of the Gospel, focusing on Jesus, keeping space for private prayer and the authority with which this position brings.

As this formal induction of Ps Steu & Carla Payne closes, many invited guests also pray, laying hands on the now Senior Leaders of Family Church. The service ends with worship.