No more playing it safe, it’s time the Church reclaimed the role of chaos

While many churches prioritise order, structure, and predictability, Rev Jamie Sewell says true revival isn’t born of control, but of holy disruption 

At 41, I found myself feeling bored. Not because life lacked meaning. I’m leading a church I love, I have a wonderful wife and son, and I see signs of growth and grace all around. But something was missing. 

I’ve always been a competitive sportsman. I was used to training for something, lining up at the start of a race with adrenaline in my veins and nerves in my stomach. And as much as I was fulfilled in ministry and family, I realised I had lost that sense of risk. That tingle of danger. That thrill of chaos. 

So I signed up for a charity boxing match.

As I waited behind the curtain, listening for my name “The Raging Rev!” I felt something…