.png)
OUR JOURNEY
'No one else can carry what you are called to carry.’
CHAPTER 1: AN ARMY ARISES
Gary was 10 years old, hiding in a band cupboard after hearing the voice of God calling Gary to give Him his life. He didn't look like a fire starter, but this was the start of a life-long adventure that would change many more live beyond it.
20 min Freedom Church Story
Futura Light is a much loved font inspired by elements of Bauhaus design. Ideal for headlines, banners, logos & more, it will make your words stand out.
Teaching: Picking up Your Cross
Futura Light is a much loved font inspired by elements of Bauhaus design. Ideal for headlines, banners, logos & more, it will make your words stand out.
'David found strength in the Lord his God’
CHAPTER 15: BUSINESS AND THE BRINK OF BANKRUPTCY
Depressed and feeling hopeless, Gary was facing bankruptcy. He felt a failure as a husband and a father. But Heather came as a voice of light in darkness to say it wasn't over. Failure is not terminal - it's the same for everyone. It's the same for you.
Bankruptcy... Get your fight back
Taken from chapter 15 of the Firestarters book. After the business that Gary was hiring his work premises on went into administration, then followed a journey of struggle, challenge and near bankruptcy that went on for years. Until God gave Gary his fight back, through prayer and the words of an angel; his wife Heather.
Teaching: Jesus- lamb or lion?
Depressed and feeling hopeless, Gary was facing bankruptcy. He felt a failure as a husband and a father. But Heather came as a voice of light in darkness to say it wasn't over. Failure is not terminal - it's the same for everyone. It's the same for you.
CHAPTER 17: NOT SO GOOD FRIDAY
When you're a parent, it's the hardest thing to see your kids walking down the wrong path. This is a beautifully honest and open interview with Gary and Heather Snowzell, about the lessons learnt through the story of how God redeemed one of the hardest seasons for the Snowzell's. Their son Luke was in his darkest place - but God shone a light just at the right time.
Trouble with the Pastor's Son
Sometimes the greatest miracle is a change in the heart of someone who seems so far into darkness. The redemption and grace of Jesus. Gary and Heather had no idea of the extent of Luke's trouble when he was arrested from their home. After some time, it looked far from hopeful. Then one evening, God changed the game.
'When I saw the lion, I saw he was a fighter and a warrior ’
CHAPTER 29: CONINSBY STREET COURAGE
When many people think about life with Jesus, they may not not think AUDACITY. But risk and daring is how we should all be marked, living a life of trust that takes us on a wild adventure with God. It's all over the pages of the Bible and in the lives of world changers. One of the most amazing modern stories of daring and triumph with God is the Coningsby Street miracle, how Freedom Church obtained it's own premises despite of huge obstacles in the way. It took risk, it looked foolish in the world's eye, but it was turned into an amazing miracle.
'God wants to stir up the dreams and mischief that he has placed inside of you’
CHAPTER 44: THE CAVE
What is the greatest treasure? The pearl that is worth selling everything is within our reach, but it needs sacrifice and a laying down our consumerism. It's the Kingdom of God. Once you have a revelation of it, it will change how you live life and what you prioritise - and you will truly find life. But how do we do it? How do we find the pearl? How do we live life in that way?
A Room Full of Lions
A miraculous standout moment for Pastor Gary and Heather, that felt like a new chapter in their journey as church planters, was at the Cave 2014. From having experienced and fighting through so many years of challenge and disappointment, the response on this night was beyond anything they expected.
Firestarters: Book Launch Event
It's out! A three year process of capturing the journey, the lessons, the trials and the incredible miracles that make up the many decades of the Freedom Church story. This is all of our story; the many heroes of the faith, on and off stages, in the foreground and the background, volunteering, praying, loving and giving their life for Jesus. Pastors Gary and Heather Snowzell share the challenges and triumphs as God has led them on His wild ride, building the Kingdom, sharing the Gospel and reaching the world, starting with an ordinary couple from their living room in Leominster so many years ago. We pray the story ignites faith and inspires you to live a life of audacity and love for God.