Abundant Life Church
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Introduction
The Abundant Life Church is large, pentecostal establishment based in Bradford, England and led by Senior Pastor Paul Scanlon, who has written a number of books on the Christian lifestyle. Services each Sunday regular draw 2500 attendees. The church was formerly a part of the Assemblies of God movement but withdrew from the organisation in 1997 during a period of what they now refer to as 'crossing over'.
Social Work
The church is well known in West Yorkshire for its social action work, including C.A.T. (or Community Action Teams) which works with under priviledged families in Bradford and Mercy Ministries UK which works with women from the red-light districts of Bradford.
Mission Statement
The four-part mission of the church is to "reach the lost, establish the church, equip the saints, and disciple the nations."
Pastoral Staff
The music of worship leader Lara Martin is well known in the Christian music industry.