Our Story

Pastor Philip Craig dreamed of planting a church with a simple goal—to help people connect with God so that they might reach their full potential.

With the help of the initial Dream Team, committed to seeing this dream become a reality, R8 CHURCH started preparations April 29th 2018 in Portadown, N.Ireland.

From the beginning, R8 CHURCH has focused on reaching those who do not know God yet and building relationships through
Connect Groups. The life-giving message of the Gospel is one, which brings people to life. And this is why we exist.

Our Name

R8 Church

R = Resurrection

8 = The number 8 is the biblical number for new beginnings or new life in Christ

Our vision is to see Jesus bring new life to dead situations. That his resurrection would be seen in many souls and situations.

Jesus said to her:

“I am the resurrection and the life.”

– John 11:25 NIV