The Story Behind the Ministry
We are a schools work ministry partnering with local churches and primary schools in the Grantham area, rooted in a simple but powerful conviction: that every child deserves to hear the story of Jesus.
Our Story
How LightSpace Ministries began
LightSpace Ministries began with a conviction that every child in Grantham deserves the opportunity to hear the story of Jesus — not in a pressured or confusing way, but in a warm, creative, and age-appropriate space that respects their freedom to respond in their own time.
What started as a small schools work operation has grown into a ministry present in nine primary schools, supported by more than 26 volunteers drawn from churches right across the Grantham area. We work in partnership with Scripture Union as a mission partner, and we are part of Grantham Christian Ministries Trust (Charity No. 516836).
We are not here to push. We are here to invite. To tell stories. To create spaces. And to trust that God is at work in the lives of the children we meet.
Our Vision
We will go and share Jesus in our local schools, inviting children into a growing relationship with Him
“We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power and the works he has done.” Psalm 78:4
“But Jesus said, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children.” Matthew 19:14
Our vision is the lens through which every decision at LightSpace Ministries is made. When considering a new programme, a partnership, or a financial choice, we ask: does this bring us closer to inviting children into a growing relationship with Jesus, or does it create a barrier?
Our Values
What We Stand For
Commitment
We are committed to our own walk with Jesus and to the vision of LightSpace Ministries. Everything flows from that.
Boldness
We step into schools with courage and passion, sharing the gospel of Jesus and seeking first the Kingdom of God.
Respect
We honour the right of every child, family and school to make their own choices about faith. We never pressure. We always invite.
Growth
We are committed to helping everyone connected with LightSpace – children, volunteers, and supporters alike – to grow in their relationship with Jesus.
Our Aims
Everything we do is guided by these commitments
- To provide a safe, welcoming space for the message of Jesus to be heard and freely responded to – delivering high-quality, God-inspired provision in every school we serve.
- To build positive, relational connections within both the school and church community.
- To facilitate a meaningful working partnership between local schools and local churches.
- To live out our values in the way we work together as a team, and in every interaction we have with children and staff.
- To be a God-honouring and faithful ministry in all we do.
Our Strategy
The Revealing Jesus Pathway
LightSpace Ministries is grateful to partner with Scripture Union, one of the UK’s leading children and youth mission organisations. Through this partnership we have access to outstanding resources, training, and a mission framework called Revealing Jesus.
The Revealing Jesus framework gives us a shared language and a clear pathway for journeying with children towards a personal relationship with Jesus – from first encounter all the way through to growing in faith within a Christian community.
Each of our activities in schools is placed intentionally along this pathway. Some activities are about planting seeds. Others are about nurturing growth. And some are about celebrating what God has already done.
Scripture Union Mission Partner
As a Scripture Union Mission Partner, we are supported in our training, resources and strategic planning. We have adopted Scripture Union’s Statement of Belief as our own.
Ready to find out more?
Whether you’d like to volunteer, donate, or simply find out more about what we do in schools – we’d love to hear from you.