Norwich event looks at church response to porn 

The Norfolk Gospel Partnership is hosting a training day on May 19 about how churches can respond to the issue of porn, a prevalent issue in our society that is rarely spoken about.
 

The training will be delivered by Naked Truth Project and is designed specifically for church leaders and those involved in pastoral ministry.

Pastor Andy Rees from City Gates church in Norwich said, "I personally think it’s one of the unspoken, but probably biggest issues we’re facing in church life. I also think we are really ill-equipped in how to help people, who through mobile phones have unfiltered access to it. I think it’s a really important issue for churches to lean into and grapple with."

Pornography has become one of the most significant discipleship and pastoral challenges facing the Church today. It’s shaping lives, relationships, and expectations in ways many of us are only beginning to understand. Behind the statistics are real people — men and women battling cycles of shame and secrecy, spouses experiencing deep betrayal and hurt, and young people forming their ideas about sex and relationships through the lens of pornography.

As leaders, we’re called to bring truth, grace, and hope into every area of life — yet many of us feel under-equipped to respond well to this issue. How can we address it biblically and pastorally? How can we support those who are struggling or hurting? And how can we help our churches talk about sex and discipleship with honesty and hope, rather than fear and shame?

This one-day training will provide both theological grounding and practical tools to help you lead wisely in this sensitive and vital area. Through a mix of teaching, reflection, and discussion, we’ll explore:

Understanding the Landscape

An overview of pornography’s prevalence and influence — including its effects on mental health, relationships, spirituality, and youth culture — and why it matters deeply for our pastoral and missional work.

A Biblical and Theological Response

How Scripture speaks to temptation, shame, identity, and freedom, and how the gospel offers a better story about sex and relationships — one that restores dignity and invites transformation.

Pastoral and Practical Care

How to walk with those affected by pornography — whether individuals, couples, or families. We’ll explore trauma-informed approaches, compassionate responses to disclosure, and how to foster safe, accountable, grace-filled church communities.

Ministry, Mission, and Hope

How engaging with this issue can open new doors for gospel witness and cultural transformation. We’ll share stories of redemption and consider how the Church can model honesty, restoration, and love in a world distorted by counterfeit intimacy.

Event details

Tuesday May 19
10am - 4pm
£15
St Helen's Church, Gurney Road, New Costessey, Norwich, NR5 0HH
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