The Church Knows What Works... So Why Is Your Vicar Disappearing?

The Church of England knows what grows churches. They commissioned the research. They published the findings. They ran a pilot — and the pilot collapsed. So why are they doing it again? In this video, I walk through the 2014 Church Growth Research Programme, the Wigan pilot project, the Chote audit of £176 million of Strategic Development Funding, and the pension correction now driving clergy cuts across the country — from Leicester to Truro to Kingston. This is not commentary. This is the Church's own evidence, against itself. Links mentioned: From Anecdote to Evidence (2014): https://www.churchofengland.org/about... The Chote Review: https://www.churchofengland.org/about... Marcus Walker, The Critic — The Road to Wigan's Tears: https://thecritic.co.uk/issues/novemb... Ian Paul, Psephizo — What Has Now Happened With Clergy Pensions: https://www.psephizo.com/life-ministr... Substack: https://monoingles.substack.com/ Website: www.btrministries.org Links: www.monoingles.com Email: [email protected] ESV Bible Study Bible - I have used this for years, it is excellent. UK - https://amzn.to/3Q7Sqly US - https://amzn.to/3i5Qeym Disclaimer: The views expressed on this channel are my own and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Church of England or any other organisation. My commentary is based solely on publicly available news articles, statements and blogs - I do not conduct independent investigations into the stories discussed. As such, my analysis is limited to the information presented in those articles and should not be taken as a definitive account of events. Viewers are encouraged to consult primary sources for a fuller understanding. This content is for discussion, reflection, and entertainment purposes only. Content shared is not definitive theology or professional advice. Please engage critically and prayerfully. I encourage respectful dialogue and constructive discussion — offensive or inappropriate comments may be moderated.