Advocacy
Policy insights shaping public life
Shaping the future of religious education in Northern Ireland
Head of Evangelical Alliance NI David Smyth, explores how we can respond with clarity and hope to a Review of the Religious Education Core Syllabus for Northern Ireland
Religious education in Northern Ireland after the Supreme Court decision: Change, not crisis
UK director Peter Lynas and head of Evangelical Alliance in Northern Ireland David Smyth explore the challenges and opportunities
Three reasons why the church must press further into political and public engagement on poverty
Public policy officer Amy Scott highlights how the church can bring faith, influence and hope to the public conversation on tackling poverty in Northern Ireland
Changes to RSE in Northern Ireland
David Smyth provides an update on changes to the law and the curriculum, and shares how parents, teachers and church leaders can respond
Do evangelical Christians have anything good to say about the Draft Programme for Government?
Danielle McElhinney encourages Christians in Northern Ireland to engage in public conversation and respond to the Draft Programme for Government consultation.
Church
Articles to equip and encourage the church
Faith across the generations: Seeing God at work in every stage of life
Northern Ireland church engagement coordinator Laura Coey reflects on how God is transforming lives across generations
Three ways to pray for church leaders
Church engagement co-ordinator Laura Coey highlights three simple ways we can be covering our church leaders in prayer
From tolerated to celebrated: how we can include children in our services
Lisa Barr explores the importance of children in church, with practical tips from Dr Millie Bellew for doing all-age worship well
Culture:
Articles exploring faith and culture
How can we face ageing and death with hope?
As a Gen Z, Ben Neill reflects on ageing and mortality
The relationship between faith and wellbeing in Northern Ireland
NI associate Nick Johnston explores four key findings from NISRA's Individual Wellbeing in Northern Ireland Report
Confronting violence against women and girls (VAWG) in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland associate Nick Johnston explores three ways you can help challenge violence against women and girls
Five ways to live faithfully in divided online spaces
Northern Ireland associate Ben Neill shares five ways Christians can bring truth and hope to divided online spaces
Igniting the response to the lost boys crisis in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland associate Nick Johnston outlines three ways Northern Ireland’s unique context is shaping the lost boys crisis
What can running teach us about Christian life?
Northern Ireland associate Ben Neill reflects on what running can teach us about perseverance as a Christian
What can evangelicals learn from the life of Saint Patrick?
Calvin Birnie explores the life and legacy of Saint Patrick and what we might learn from him about mission today.
Three lessons from my first three months at Evangelical Alliance
Northern Ireland associate Emily Hutchinson shares her reflections on how we have a story to share, a call to engage, and a family to cherish
The pursuit of justice?
David Smyth reflects on the recent court ruling about Soldier F and explores the vital role Christians can play in seeking truth, healing and reconciliationFinding Jesus in Northern Ireland
Everyday stories from people in Northern Ireland who have come to faith in the last five years
Finding Jesus series: Belinda from Lisburn
Belinda shares how looking for a sense of belonging led her to finding Jesus
Finding Jesus series: Mairead* from Enniskillen
Mairead shares how questioning if Christianity was true led her to finding Jesus
