Maurice Nightingale

Maurice Nightingale, originally from London, joined the Newfrontiers network and completed a master’s degree studying philosophies of church movement succession after being drawn to explore simple New Testament patterned local church and church leadership principles and practices,. Following a short career as a military engineering officer, Maurice has since been involved for over 25 years in two main areas of service; planting churches and rescuing failing churches. He recently handed over senior leadership of Hope Church Ipswich in the UK and remains a member of the eldership team there. He also serves alongside Mike Betts as a member of the Relational Mission core team. His current responsibilities include the supervision of early-stage church planting on the mainland of Europe, including training and coaching pioneer leaders and developing strategies for both initiating and supporting church plants. Maurice is married, with four children.