Welcome to Eden 316
From the Eden to the Cross A community of kingdom citizens in Runcorn, sharing the Gospel of the Kingdom of God one encounter at a time. Jesus is the center, the Begining and the End, the Alpha and the Omega, The First and The Last. The Lamb that was slain and the returning Lion.
Built from Living Stones
The Church was never a structure of brick and mortar. Scripture speaks of something far more alive — living stones, shaped and placed together by the hand of God, forming something the world has never seen: a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people set apart not for comfort, but for commission. You are not an audience. You are a stone being set in place. At Eden 316, we believe the Church awakens when every member understands who they are and what they carry. Not a spectator faith — a participatory one.
The Journey: Encounter. Equip. Empower.
Encounter — Every journey begins with a moment. A genuine, life-altering encounter with the living God. Before strategy, before ministry, before mission — there is encounter. We create space for it. We pursue it together. Equip — An encounter without formation leaves people inspired but unrooted. Eden 316 is committed to teaching, training, and developing disciples who know the Word, understand the Kingdom, and are ready for what God has called them to. Empower — Ultimately, we exist to release you — not hold you. The goal of every disciple is to become a discipler. To go. To serve. To carry the Kingdom into your home, your workplace, your neighbourhood, your nation.
Called Out. Sent In.
The phrase royal priesthood and holy nation from 1 Peter 2 paints a picture of a people who have been called out of darkness — and immediately sent into the world as light-bearers and kingdom ambassadors. This is the DNA of Eden 316. We are not building stages and building. We are raising up an army of servants — men, women, and young people who have encountered the King, been equipped by His Word, and are empowered by His Spirit to make disciples of all nations.
You Were Made for This.
If you've felt the pull — that quiet, persistent sense that there is more — you're in the right place. The Kingdom needs you. The nations need you. And Eden 316 is here to walk with you every step of the way. Come and encounter. Stay and be equipped. Go and be empowered. Welcome home.
40 years of lives changed in Runcorn
From quiet encounters to full-hearted discipleship — here's what people have found through Eden : 316.
I walked in skeptical, asking hard questions. I stayed because I found a community that didn't rush my journey. They let me encounter the Gospel at my own pace, then helped me find my feet.
Sarah M.
Part of the community for three years
Eden : 316 reached out to our street, not with a flyer but with a cup of tea and a listening ear. That simple act opened a door. Now I'm being equipped to serve others the same way.
David K.
Local resident, Halton
For years I felt the call but didn't know what to do with it. Jacques took time to listen, to pray with me, and to show me the next step. Not a program — just a path. That changed everything.
Rachel T.
Now leading a small group
I was searching for a church that talked about being a royal priesthood, not just a Sunday crowd. I found it here. Real teaching. Real community. Real empowerment to live out my faith.
Michael A.
Part of the community for five years
The kingdom journey in Runcorn
Every encounter is a step toward being equipped and empowered to serve as living stones in God's holy nation.
Encounter first
We create spaces in Runcorn where people meet God personally, not just hear about him.
Equip the called
Practical teaching and discipleship walk with you from first step to confident faith.
Empower the sent
You are not just a member. You are a royal priest sent to every nation with the gospel.
Living stones together
We don't build a building. We build a community of disciples who carry the kingdom.
A holy nation
Called out from every background to stand as one people under God's rule in Runcorn and beyond.
A Runcorn community gathering, not a church service
We meet, share, and grow together. No agenda but the Kingdom. Come as you are.
Drop us a line
Whether you're curious about our community or ready to take a next step, send us a message and we'll get back to you.