2008 Christian Blog and Web Award

22 September 2008

Church Army the main partner with Christian Enquiry Agency in www.hopeinfo.co.uk, is delighted that Gareth Squire (CEA Director) accepted a 2008 Christian Blog and Web Award, the Best Social Action Website category for www.hopeinfo.co.uk "the public face of hope". The site beat hundred of entry's to scoop this national award.

Editor of the site and director of CEA, Gareth Squire, says,
"This is a welcome encouragement and an award for the whole of Hope 2008, not just this agency. We have tried through the website to engage the public nationally in conversation on the theme of hope, and to support the local church in its work.

"Hope 08 is a grass roots initiative, not a top-heavy campaign. The real heroes of hope are Christians working locally to serve their communities, demonstrating the love of God. CEA is delighted to provide this resource for anyone who wants to know about the faith that motivates that loving service and provides each and every enquirer with information, advice, encouragement, and practical help to take steps of faith - all free of charge."

David Coleman, Church Army's Communications Manager who has provided creative support to the films and web site content adds; "We set out to make a site that would focus on those outside the reach of church and it is particularly fitting that this award in the category for social action website has recognised and rewarded that vision. I hope this will result in many more churches engaging with the site in their outreach programmes."