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The origins of CPAS
The gospel to every door
- The Church Pastoral Aid Society was founded in 1836 by prominent Christians, including the pioneering social reformer Lord Shaftesbury.
- The Society was established as a Christian response to the massive social change brought about by the Industrial Revolution.
- As urban populations soared, many parishes struggled to serve the people moving into their communities.
- Lord Shaftesbury and his friends stepped in to set up a new Society that would resource these churches to cope with this change, through giving them grants to enable them to employ extra members of staff.
- Their aim was simple - that the gospel should be taken 'to every man's door, with a single eye to the glory of God'.
- What was controversial - though hardly a surprise to us today - was that CPAS gave grants for the employment lay and ordained staff.
- Over time, of course, the work of CPAS has developed.
- But nonetheless the vision of our founders burns strongly in us.
- Like them, we believe strongly in the work of the local church.
- Like them, we want to see the church equipped to cope with rapidly changing social circumstances.
- Like them, we want to see the gospel find its way to everyone's door.
- And, as they did, we want to exercise a thoroughly contemporary ministry. And as we do so, we know that we're building on the solid foundations of the past.
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Christian Life & ChildrenThis resource is for every adult church member. It will motivate and equip, making them confident to help the children in their communities to develop their faith. Each of Christian Life and Children'... 
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