The Tree of Life
About
The TREE OF LIFE is all about going on a journey of discovery though the big questions of life by examining where the evidence leads...
IT EXAMINES THE EVIDENCE, and message presented in the world's biggest selling book... Humankind's all-time best seller, THE BIBLE.and compares it to other beliefs and world views on life to find which, if any, are telling the truth...
IT PRESENTS a clear explanation of Life and what it's meaning and purpose could be...
THE QUESTIONS it asks and answers...
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE DIE? It reassesses the value of a temporary perspective compared to an eternal perspective
IS THERE more than one dimension to existance?
WAS INTELLIGENCE AND LIFE bought on Earth from another dimension?
CAN WE FIND the ultimate ancient key to unlock the answers to life's big questions?
DOES THE BIBLE foretell events in advance, and even astonishingly, world events that are about to happen today?
DOES THE BIBLE have supernatural origin?.............
CAN WE ACCESS the supernatual realm and receive healing, miracles and the power to transform our lives?
CAN WE FIND a pathway to one of the ultimate dreams of mankind - to find a happy, fulfilled life after life?
Is THERE evidence for a God, as the intelligence behind our universe, who you can know personally?
Our Vision & Main Aims
1. To create an app on APPLE and ANDRIOD devices that is arena for believers and non-believers, to explore the CHRISTIAN Faith and go on a journey to find the truth about life’s big questions and for people to discover the real purpose and meaning of their lives.
2. To go where the evidence leads to the best explanation of the facts of our existence, to explore whether the Christian FAITH makes good sense objectively, as an explanation of reality.
3. To incorporate a unique interactive network and community where people can discuss their faith, their issues and Bible, befriend, encourage and support one another, and ask questions. They will even be able to create content and give encouragement to others through sharing testimonies of God’s supernatural intervention in their lives and learn how to be able to effectively share their faith with those who don’t know. (Peter 3:15)
4. To provide an informational hub, and resources for unbelievers to search out and check out other useful sites on their spiritual journey, and also for Christians to help them;
· Understand their faith
· Ignite and release new faith
· Equip them to use their faith in their everyday lives
· Strengthen them to keep their faith through the difficulties of life
5. To provide fast track growth and accelerated discipleship for those wanting to know Jesus and a balanced broad overview of the Christian Faith and the power of God.
How It Works
The scope and combined Interactive elements of this app make it uniquely DIFFERENT.
Firstly, it starts simply, with things you need to know first. Like a tree, it starts with the big branches first, then branches out into many more detailed and more complex issues, but only if you chose to go there. Unlike most apps and sites, The Tree of Life doesn't confuse you when you open it - with vast menus of information and articles - and overwhelm you with long articles so you don’t know where to start (and find you haven’t got the time to read anyway!) It helps you find the main issues quickly. It also allows you to ask questions, respond and discuss your thoughts with others who are on their own journey to find the truth.
How else is its different?
Everybody reacts differently to ideas, and your thoughts and questions need to be heard. So, we are going to use some brand new in house developed software called ‘Thinker’ which is a technology which will make the interactive parts of the app work more smoothly. It does this by creating scope for constructive and relevant comments where you can really evaluate the arguments and find informative intelligent answers to your questions from others without irrelevant information and needless repetition. It will also stop these areas being ruined by internet trolls. These are people who spoil interactive sites with abuse, insults, inane remarks, ignorant prejudice, irrelevant issues, which ruin useful discussions and informative debate.
Here some of the elements that will be included in the finished app;
Users will be able to create a profile, which acts as a hub for their content and comments. You can really become part of a family with others who are searching for the truth, with similar questions to you.
Established users can upload articles and videos . If you show you have credibility, you will be able to actually contribute parts to the site, like Wikipedia.
All users can ask questions for others to answer These questions can either be tagged as personal or impersonal. With any repetitious questions being deleted for being repeats.
A key novel feature of the platform is the debate area. The idea of this is to create a space for the big debates that exist in the faith and to make them constructive, not adversarial slanging matches.
Another innovation of the platform is the deductive argument area. The Famous writer CS Lewis wrote ‘Go to where the Evidence leads’ This is where you can put all the information and ideas together and come to the most logical conclusion rather than rely on prejudice to form your views (A deductive argument centres on a series of propositions that guide the reader in logical steps from a premise to a conclusion).
The final novel feature of the platform is the Commentary Area. In this, users can read the Bible, as well as read and vote on user created commentary, and participate in related discussions and debates.
Content Includes:
Is there a message from another dimension? The Bible - A book of Mystery, a book of History a book of Prophecy Is it a book you can Trust? The evidence!
Is there a supernatural dimension to existence? Testimonies of Miracles and Healings.
Origins. Making sense how we got here, of life and human existence.
What happens when we die? Incredible Near-Death Experience (NDE) stories from people who have seen what lies beyond death, and research information and how this relates to what the Bible says.
Meaning and Morals. Why does mankind have morals, ethics and a conscience? Is there a greater purpose and meaning for our lives than one we choose to make ourselves? Are we accountable for how we live our lives after we die?
Does science confirm an intelligent creator for everything? A look spanning from cosmology to mathematics.
How do we find the real God with all the options? There’s lots of beliefs to choose from, which one stacks up the most evidence to be true?
Ask your own Questions, on your chosen subject. This includes finding an authenticated testimony for a particular kind of healing.
Who We Are
Introducing Our Team
Julian Reddihough
Project Director and App Originator
Head Trustee
Julian has had an experienced background of evangelism, pastoral ministry, leadership and teaching skills, project management and business skills with experience in different fields. He is developing the content materials and co ordinating the hub content. His full resume can be found on Linked in.
Dr Harry Moyse
App Software Architect and Ap Contributor
Trustee
With a proven track record of innovation already, Harry is conceiving his new Thinker software which makes this app unique and will make it operate more smoothly and effectively than anything before it. He is also contributing ideas and overseeing the software development and creative side of the team. His full resume can be found on Linked In.
Brent Summers
Testimony and Interactive Co Ordinator
Trustee
Brent comes from an experienced and varied Christian ministry and business background. He will be co ordinating the testimony section of the app and overseeing the moderating of the interactive discussion areas, an area where he has much experience on various sites.
To be confirmed!
Senior Digital Designer
We are presently in discussions with expert web and app designers who possess the coding skills and creativity required to fulfill the mandate of having a user friendly, community and visitor based website and app implemented and functioning by 2021.
Progress Report
We already have the app in full development, in its compilation, writing architecture and coding, scheduled for release in 2021, with an operational website early next year, also. A copy of our DEVELOPMENT PLAN with full details of our progress is available on request.
News!
We are grateful for a recent fantastic private donation of £15,000, which is in addition to a big grant from the Avenue Trust. This helps not only with the app development, but to develop the totally new THINKER software that will make the interactive parts of our app function so well, without being ruined by internet trolls. But we need more to develop the software on the APPLE platform as well as the ANDRIOD platform and many other costs, so you help will play a vital role in the release of this app to the world.
Sponsorship & Donations
We already have much of the funding to make the app from private donors and Grant making trusts. But we would welcome your help. You can send us the money to help us complete the app in both the android and apple format (which have to be made separately) Any gifts(which can be gift aided if you are a UK taxpayer – ask for details) can be payable by cheque to ‘Global Gathering Christian Community’ developers of The Tree of Life, and sent to the address in the ‘Contact U’s section. You can click on the link below, for secure online donations through Paypal. We are a UK registered charity, Registered Charity Number 1157353.
Other Ways You Can Help
We are also looking for more members of our team and prayer support. Whatever your skill set, or think you have to offer, try us and prayerfully we will try to incorporate you on our team.
An appeal for testimonies!
We are actively seeking testimonies of miracles and healings that God may have brought into your life. We are especially interested in testimonies of healing that can be backed up with hospital or doctors’ letters, X rays or other medical evidence and confirmation through medical professionals. Please submit your name and email address and we will contact you fo more information. Imagine how many more people this act of God's grace can affect!
Contact Us
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For this, and DONATIONS, OFFERS OF HELP AND SUPPORT, VOLUNTEERING AND SPONSORSHIP ENQUIRIES, we can be contacted in any of the following ways:
Email: thetreeoflife@mail.com
Office Telephone: +44 1702 330303
Mobile: +44 7879 441 549
Address: Tree of Life (Global Gathering Christian Community) 4A Westcliff Avenue, Southend on Sea, Essex SS0 7QR, United Kingdom
