David Smyth
David Smyth is head of Northern Ireland and coordinates the Public Leader: Northern Ireland course. He is a former solicitor and represents the Evangelical Alliance on a range of government, civic and charitable forums. He serves in the space where faith, law, politics and culture intersect.
Religious education in Northern Ireland after the Supreme Court decision: Change, not crisis
25 November 2025UK director Peter Lynas and head of Evangelical Alliance in Northern Ireland David Smyth explore the challenges and opportunities
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The pursuit of justice?
24 October 2025David Smyth reflects on the recent court ruling about Soldier F and explores the vital role Christians can play in seeking truth, healing and reconciliation
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Thresholds and tables
14 October 2025David Smyth, head of Evangelical Alliance NI, shares the importance of 'extending our tables' and how hospitality can provide a great opportunity to share the gospel
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How might we approach the conversation on Assisted Dying?
10 October 2024David Smyth shares his reflections on the upcoming Assisted Dying private members bill and how we can put this into context as Christians
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Prayer for the Middle East one year on
7 October 2024One year on from the Hamas-led attacks on Israel and the resulting crisis in the Middle East, join us in lament and intercession to the Prince of Peace
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Northern Ireland: Who are the good news people?
26 February 2024David Smyth, head of Evangelical Alliance Northern Ireland, shares some key findings from our recent research on evangelicals across Northern Ireland
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Changes to RSE in Northern Ireland
3 August 2023David Smyth provides an update on changes to the law and the curriculum, and shares how parents, teachers and church leaders can respond
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Both Lives Matter: Church leaders gather in Washington
9 February 2023David Smyth, head of Evangelical Alliance Northern Ireland, shares his reflections from his trip to the US last month, ahead of the annual March for Life
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There is no planet B
8 November 2022David Smyth gives an insight into COP27 and why it's so important for the church to be part of the conversation
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The Evangelical Alliance then, now… and tomorrow
10 November 2021How does our 175-year history of passionate unity, advocacy, membership and mission inspire our work today?
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Government’s plans for Troubles prosecutions deeply concerning
20 July 2021The British Government’s widely criticised proposals to end prosecutions relating to The Troubles is a blunt move lacking in process and substance
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