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Norwich hears pastor, Policeman and tramp tale
Essex Baptist Pastor Dave McDowell has been a Policeman, fed orphans in India and lived under a boat as a tramp. He told his remarkable story at the October dinner of Norwich FGB on Wednesday October 26. More ...
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Ex Policeman now evangelist was Norwich dinner speaker
Former Policeman and now evangelist Roland Tann was the guest speaker at the September 27 dinner of FGB Norwich. More ...
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Tough talking guy Ian was Norwich dinner speaker
Tough guy Ian McDowall, a former East London nightclub bouncer was the guest speaker at the May 23 dinner of FGB Norwich. More ...
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Barrie steps down as national FGB chairman
Norwich FGB branch president Barrie Lawrence has just stepped down as the National Chairman of FGB UK and Ireland after three “great” years in the role. More ...
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Norfolk builder with an amazing story to tell
Norfolk builder Colin Rogers had a chance street encounter which changed his life forever and led him to travel the world telling his story. More ...
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Former drug addict speaks at Norwich dinner
Former drug addict and now support worker for homeless addicts, Steven Kerr, was the speaker at the February meeting of Norwich FGB. More ...
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Convert Nissar tells his story at Norwich dinner
Nissar Hussain, a high profile convert from Islam to Christianity, who has suffered persecution for his decision, was the speaker at the Christmas dinner of the Norwich FGB on December 13 in Norwich. More ...
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Tribute paid to Norwich FGB Vice President Tim
Norwich FGB Vice President and carpenter Tim Arnold has died at the age of 70. Branch President Barrie Lawrence pays tribute. More ...
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Barrie's tale of a modern-day miracle
Norwich FGB President Barrie Lawrence has spoken in a Facebook video about a modern-day #miracle: a friend receiving his full vision after not being able to read! Click here to see more. More ...
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Norfolk dentist Barrie's book published in Iran
A book about the life of a former Norfolk dentist, now an author and chairman of the FGB in both Norwich and the UK, has been translated into Farsi (Persian) for an Iranian audience. Barrie Lawrence tells how it happened. More ...
An inspiring encounter just outside of Norwich
John Wright, a founder member and great father-figure in Norwich FGB, has written a number of inspiring books. Here is an amusing and very inspiring account of an encounter he had in the lane near his home, just outside Norwich. More ...
Norwich FGB will meet via Zoom until new year
The Norwich FGB branch has decided to discontinue dinner meetings until the end of the year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, however, they are currently putting together next year’s programme and are continuing to meet informally on Zoom. More ...
Become healthier and wealthier during lockdown
Lockdown is an opportunity to become healthier, wealthier and empowered if you want to, says Norwich FGB branch president Barrie Lawrence. More ...
Hundreds meet Christ through Norwich FGB
Hundreds of men and women have come to Christ through FGB dinners in Norwich, writes branch president Dr Barrie Lawrence, who is also Chairman of the National Council, FGB UK and Ireland. More ...
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Lessons for lockdown from John Wright
Well-known Norfolk evangelist and former Norwich FGB president, John Wright, has recorded a video to recall lessons for lockdown learnt from the time he spent in prison many years ago. More ...
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Easter video from Norwich FGB president
Norwich FGB branch president Barrie Lawrence has posted an Easter video which will be of interest to branch members and others. More ...
Norwich FGB announces programme for 2020
The Norwich branch of the FGB has just released its 2020 evening dinner programme which includes many outstanding speakers and talented musicians. More ...
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FGB national chairman shares faith story in Norwich
Dr Barrie Lawrence told of how from being a disappointed young man he became one of the happiest people on earth and is now the FGB national chairman, at the Norwich FGB dinner on Tuesday December 10. More ...
Piano star Alan shares his faith story in Norwich
With music and song, a former rock and pop pianist who played alongside some of the biggest stars in the world of rock music shared the moving story of how came to faith in Christ as guest speaker at a supper evening in Norwich on October 8. More ...
Inspirational author and CEO speaks in Norwich
Author, charity CEO and former probation officer, Peter Gladwin, spoke at the FGB dinner in Norwich on Monday September 9 at the presidential Suite of the Mercure Hotel. More ...
Former cop and crook speak at Norwich dinner
A former Policeman and a former crook, whose lives were both changed when they met Jesus, spoke at the FGB dinner in Norwich on Thursday July 18 at the presidential Suite of the Mercure Hotel. More ...
Former pop star sings and speaks at Norwich dinner
Former singing star with Herman's Hermits, John Gaughan, performed and spoke at the recent FGB dinner in Norwich on Thursday June 20 at the presidential Suite of the Mercure Hotel. More ...
Musical couple sing and speak at Norwich dinner
Accomplished musicians and speakers Trevor and Helen Bendrien performed and spoke at the FGB dinner in Norwich on Monday May 20 at the presidential Suite of the Mercure Hotel. More ...
Norwich's Barrie is elected as FGB national chairman
Norwich FGB president, Dr Barrie Lawrence, has just been elected as Chairman of the National Council of the Full Gospel Businessmen UK and Ireland (FGB UK and Ireland). More ...
Jacob tells his inspiring life story at Norwich dinner
Business success, being saved from near certain death and having a ministry of empowering Christians are all part of the life story of Jacob John, who was the guest speaker at the Norwich FGB dinner on Thursday March 28. More ...
Singing couple performed at Norwich dinner
Singing couple Paul and Jeannie Poulton performed and told their story at the Norwich FGB dinner on Monday February 25 at the City Suite of the Mercure Hotel in Norwich. More ...
Norwich FGB release entertaining programme for 2019
The Norwich FGB branch has released its evening dinner programme for 2019 and its includes outstanding speakers, talented musicians, great company and a delicious two-course meal. More ...
Football star Linvoy tells of his transformed life
Former Premier League footballer and one-time Norwich City transfer target, Linvoy Primus, spoke in Norwich on Monday night (December 3) about how his life was transformed when he became a Christian. More ...
Tributes paid to gospel adventurer and writer Mike
Tributes have been paid to gospel adventurer and former Fleet Street journalist, Mike Wiltshire, who died peacefully in Bart’s Hospital in London on November 9 surrounded by his family. More ...
Norwich dinner hears from Message Trust leader
The gripping story of how Shane Roche survived a deeply troubled youth to help bring hope and inspiration to countless young people, was the focus of the fellowship dinner on Thursday, November 8 at the Mercure Hotel, Norwich. More ...
Norfolk entrepreneur Roly tells his uplifting story
Roly le Roy, a Norfolk entrepreneur, who tells his personal story with great humour and energy, was guest speaker at the next Norwich FGB dinner on October 11 at the Mercure Hotel, Norwich. More ...
Showbiz star couple speak at Norwich dinner
Back by popular request, broadcaster, actor and singer Paul Jones (of Manfred Mann fame), and his actress wife, Fiona Hedley, shared their unusual story, with music, at the Norwich FGB dinner at the Mercure Hotel on September 18. More ...
Ex-naval chief speaks at Norwich dinner
Captain Richard Meryon, former chief engineer on HMS Ark Royal - and later, director of the Garden Tomb in Jerusalem – was guest speaker at the FGB dinner in Norwich on Monday, June 18. More ...
Singer Helen Shapiro appears at Norwich music night
Helen Shapiro, the ‘sixties pop singer sensation in the UK, appeared with the Hebron gospel music trio in Norwich on Tuesday May 22 at the Mercure Hotel More ...
Ryan shares remarkable recovery story in Norwich
Ryan Hofman, whose “exhilarating story of hope and recovery from a wild life-style’’ has been featured in the local press, was guest speaker at a Norwich FGB dinner evening on Thursday, March 15. More ...
Vicar of Baghdad speaks at Norwich dinner
Canon Andrew White, a courageous Middle East Peace Envoy described as “something of a legend”, was the international guest speaker at the FGB Christmas Dinner Evening on Tuesday, December 5, at the Mercure Hotel, Norwich. More ...
Church pastor and Norwich City chaplain was guest speaker
Soul Church pastor and Norwich City club chaplain Jon Norman was the guest speaker at an inspirational dinner evening on Thursday, November 9 at the Mercure Hotel, Norwich. More ...
Businessman gave away millions Norwich audience told
Bruce Wick, a former ‘hell-raising’ businessman who surprisingly gave away millions after he came to personal faith in Jesus Christ, told a Norwich audience of the day he ‘felt God was asking him to give away a fortune’ to people in need. More ...
Rhythm and Joy evening at Norwich dinner
Using music and chat, Dave Scott-Morgan, one-time singer, songwriter and musician with the world famous Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) told how he came to faith in Christ when he spoke at a Norwich dinner on June 26. More ...
Leading surgeon speaks at Norwich dinner
Dr Jerome Pereira, a leading cancer surgeon whose pioneering medical expertise and personal Christian faith has inspired thousands around the world, was the special guest speaker at the FGB dinner evening in Norwich on Friday, October 14. More ...
Businessman John shares story at Norwich dinner
John Walker, a successful businessman whose life was surprisingly transformed through faith in Jesus Christ, shared highlights of his personal story at a Dinner Evening at the Best Western Brook Hotel, Bowthorpe, on Friday, May 13. More ...
Ex-police officer tells his faith story in Norwich
Malcolm Reeve, a former Norfolk Police Officer whose life was ‘suddenly and radically transformed’ after his unexpected Christian conversion, was guest speaker at a dinner evening at the Best Western Brook Hotel, Bowthorpe, NR5 9JB on Friday, February 12. More ...
Gambling cost Justyn his family, job and £750k
Sandhurst star student and financial high-flier, Justyn Rees Larcombe, lost his wife, his family, £750,000 and his Sword of Honour to a crippling online gambling addiction, a Norwich audience has heard. More ...
Steve shares uplifting story at Norwich dinner
Steve Mott’s early life was crippled by family rejection, but his eventual story of recovery and subsequent service in the wider community was shared at a Dinner Evening at the Best Western Brook Hotel, Bowthorpe, Norwich, NR5 9JB on November 13. More ...
John celebrates 50-year faith with free e-book
Norfolk evangelist, author and businessman John Wright, now in his 50th year of Christian ministry, has never tired of gathering and publishing stories of what he calls ‘the adventure of living in power of the Holy Spirit.’ More ...
Ex-pop promoter shares his faith at Norwich dinner
Keith Mallett, children’s author and onetime promoter of big names in the world of pop music, will be guest speaker at an inspirational dinner evening at the Best Western Brook Hotel, Bowthorpe, NR5 9JB on Friday, October 16 More ...
Tributes paid to Norfolk farmer and evangelist
Hundreds of people attended a memorial service for well-known Norfolk evangelist and farmer, Tony Gardiner, at Soul Church in Norwich yesterday. More ...
Gordon shares faith-building story at Norwich dinner
Norfolk business man Gordon Bambridge, who “accidentally became a Christian” at the age of 28 at his children's christening service, was even more surprised when he later found that his own story inspired life-changing faith in the lives of others. More ...
Norwich FGB launches social media channels
The Norwich chapter of FGB has given its communications a complete revamp by launching a new Facebook page, a Twitter feed and a refreshed website with a new online location. More ...
Norfolk leaders hear stories of life-changing faith
Civic and business leaders from across Norfolk heard the life-changing stories of a former Hell’s Angel and a county council chairman at a County Towns Initiative dinner in Norwich on October 10. More ...
Norwich VIP dinner honours work of faith community
2013: A packed VIP dinner in Norwich, attended by the Lord Mayor and local community leaders, paid tribute in December to the good work of Christian social action groups in the region. More ...
Ex-armed robber is now on a mission of hope
2012: A former Rugby League player, who became a drug dealer and armed robber, is now an ordained minister helping troubled young people find hope in life. More ...
New president for FGB Fellowship in Norwich
2012: Dr Barrie Lawrence has been elected the new president of Norwich chapter of the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship. More ...
Financial angels come to Peter's rescue
2011: A Christian business man told a Norwich FGBMFI dinner audience recently about a 'financial miracle' in his life when a complete stranger on the other side of the world felt prompted by God to come to his rescue. More ...
Doctor in Norwich tells of life after death
2011: Is there life after death? A Norwich FGBMFI audience recently heard amazing evidence that there is, given by a well-known Christian doctor. More ...
John's new initiatives to spread the Gospel
2010: Well-known Norfolk evangelist, John Wright, has undertaken two new initiatives to spread the Christian message as widely as possible. More ...
Pop star Paul draws big Norwich crowd
2009: Paul Jones, former lead singer with Manfred Mann, and his wife, actress Fiona Hendley, were in great form for their latest visit to Norwich. More ...
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Norwich evangelist John is first for honour
2007: Well-known Norfolk evangelist John Wright has become the first person from the Norwich Diocese to be admitted to the College of Evangelists. More ...
Talking to strangers about your faith
John Wright an international director of the FGBMFI, writes about being effective witnesses for the Christian faith to complete strangers More ...
John's 40-year Christian adventure
2005: John Wright, a lay reader at Stoke Holy Cross church near Norwich and an international director of the FGBMFI, recounts some of the recent adventures in his 40-year Christian journey. More ...
Norwich man in news for saying thanks
2005: Norwich man John Wright has hit the national headlines with his Stop A Copper Society which has taken on a new lease of life 25 years after he first founded it. More ...
GP who hit headlines speaks in Norwich
Dr Richard Scott, the Christian doctor with 28 years’ experience whose case hit the national headlines after sharing his faith with a patient, was guest speaker at a Norwich FGB dinner on Thursday, September 11 at the Brook Hotel, Bowthorpe, Norwich. More ...
Norwich dinner hears of China love story
An American language teacher and a gifted English linguist who first met in Beijing, China – and were subsequently married – shared their story “of God’s absolute faithfulness” at a dinner evening at the Best Western Brook Hotel, Bowthorpe on June 13. More ...
Christian 'Poirot' shares his story at Norwich dinner
Former senior detective Tim Stevens, who once led investigations into murder and other major crimes, shared his “own greatest discovery” – his search for peace and subsequent personal faith in Jesus Christ – at an inspirational dinner evening in Norwich. More ...
Peter in Norwich tells of triumph over tragedy
2013: Peter Gladwin whose life nearly ended in tragedy, told his story at at an FGB inspirational Dinner evening in Norwich at the Brook Hotel, Bowthorpe, on Friday, July 12. More ...
Ex-police chief speaks at Norwich dinner
2012: Simon Taylor, a former Norfolk police chief and a well-known Christian, who hit the national headlines when he said that ‘prayer changes things,’ shared his own remarkable story at a Norwich FGB fellowship dinner on Friday March 9. More ...
Ex-council chief shares faith story in Norwich
2010: Don Latham, a former council chief and one of the UK’s most popular speakers on faith and work issues, will be the guest speaker at a dinner in Norwich on Friday, July 9. More ...
Prison officer and foster dad to 40 told story
2010: Colin Sanderson, a former prison officer who was also a foster dad to 40 children, told his unusual story at a city-centre lunch-hour meeting in Norwich on May 13, 2010. More ...
Norwich City football director shares his story
2009: Paul Rudd, associate director of Norwich City Football Club, was guest speaker at the Norwich lunch for business people at the Maid’s Head Hotel on Thursday, June 25. More ...
Business analyst speaks of life and faith
2007: Martin Kentish, a Norwich-based retail marketing analyst, was the main speaker at the Norwich FGBMFI chapter lunch at the Maid’s Head Hotel in the city on Thursday April 19, from 1-2pm. More ...
Magical Bishop tackles bats and gunmen
2007: Former Bishop of Papua New Guinea, Rt Rev Peter Fox, was the main speaker at the Norwich FGBMFI chapter lunch at the Maid’s Head Hotel in the city on Thursday February 15. More ...
Entrepreneur and philanthropist speaks
2006: Graham Dacre, entrepreneur, philanthropist and the man behind Open in Norwich was the main speaker at the Norwich FGBMFI chapter lunch at the Maids Head Hotel on October 19. More ...

Published: 20/11/2005


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