--- title: "Peter Lynas, UK director" date: 2023-03-08T16:47:00+00:00 author: Rosa Hutchings canonical_url: "https://www.eauk.org/peterlynas" section: Pages --- ### Resources ##### [ ![Transformed](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Clean Shot 2025 01 22 at 23 03 50](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Transformed-card-image.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/transformed-understanding-transgender-in-a-changing-culture) [#### Transformed ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/transformed-understanding-transgender-in-a-changing-culture) Understanding transgender in a changing culture [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/transformed-understanding-transgender-in-a-changing-culture) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/transformed-understanding-transgender-in-a-changing-culture) [ ![Request a speaker](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Peter Lynas Speaker](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Peter-Lynas-speaker.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/request-a-speaker) [#### Request a speaker ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/request-a-speaker) Invite a speaker from the Evangelical Alliance to your church or event [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/request-a-speaker) [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/request-a-speaker) ### Articles ##### News and views from Peter Lynas [ ![Why I wrote Transformed](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/jiroe-526478-unsplash-2.jpg) ![Transformed](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/jiroe-526478-unsplash-2.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/why-i-wrote-transformed) [#### Why I wrote Transformed ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/why-i-wrote-transformed) Exploring the complexity and confusion surrounding transgender, by Peter Lynas [ ![Peter Lynas](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/peter-lynas) [ Peter Lynas ](/author/peter-lynas) 29 November 2018 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/why-i-wrote-transformed) [ Exclusive ![Yearning for more](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Yearning for more](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Yearning-for-more.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/yearning-for-more) [#### Yearning for more ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/yearning-for-more) The church is to incarnate the good news as people long for the truth, says Peter Lynas [ ![Peter Lynas](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/peter-lynas) [ Peter Lynas ](/author/peter-lynas) 01 November 2019 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/yearning-for-more) [ ![Our hope is in Jesus](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Hands raised in front of dark shadow](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/hands-raised-in-front-of-dark-shadow.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/our-hope-is-in-jesus) [#### Our hope is in Jesus ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/our-hope-is-in-jesus) After the changes in the Northern Irish abortion laws, Peter Lynas reminds us of where our hope lies [ ![Peter Lynas](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/peter-lynas) [ Peter Lynas ](/author/peter-lynas) 11 July 2019 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/our-hope-is-in-jesus) [ ![Northern Ireland: Darkness and light](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Parliament Buildings Stormont](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Parliament_Buildings_Stormont.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/northern-ireland-darkness-and-light) [#### Northern Ireland: Darkness and light ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/northern-ireland-darkness-and-light) We are to redirect the fear ... in the world around us into the hope of Jesus, says Peter Lynas [ ![Peter Lynas](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/peter-lynas) [ Peter Lynas ](/author/peter-lynas) 23 October 2019 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/northern-ireland-darkness-and-light) [ ![What is it to be brave in God’s eyes?](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Keyur nandaniya B0 Vd Y1yd F Q unsplash](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/keyur-nandaniya-B0VdY1ydF-Q-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/what-is-it-to-be-brave-in-gods-eyes) [#### What is it to be brave in God’s eyes? ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/what-is-it-to-be-brave-in-gods-eyes) What can we learn about bravery and courage from biblical characters? [ ![Peter Lynas](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/peter-lynas) [ Peter Lynas ](/author/peter-lynas) 11 April 2022 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/what-is-it-to-be-brave-in-gods-eyes) [ ![The not-so-gay cake](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Sharon tay vz36u5i Tn38 unsplash](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/sharon-tay-vz36u5iTn38-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/the-not-so-gay-cake) [#### The not-so-gay cake ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/the-not-so-gay-cake) Why the ruling on the Ashers bakery case is good for everyone [ ![Peter Lynas](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/peter-lynas) [ Peter Lynas ](/author/peter-lynas) 11 January 2022 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/the-not-so-gay-cake) [ ![Austen Ivereigh](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Ref Page 27 600X337](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/REF-page-27-600x337.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/austen-ivereigh) [#### Austen Ivereigh ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/austen-ivereigh) Austen Ivereigh is a Catholic journalist, author and commentator. [ ![Peter Lynas](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/peter-lynas) [ Peter Lynas ](/author/peter-lynas) 01 September 2017 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/austen-ivereigh) [ Exclusive ![The gospel: true and good but rejected](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![One Man Glowing Among Other People in Dark Condition](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/One-Man-Glowing-Among-Other-People-in-Dark-Condition_2021-06-25-105102_elxt.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/the-gospel-true-and-good-but-rejected) [#### The gospel: true and good but rejected ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/the-gospel-true-and-good-but-rejected) How do we speak out in a society where truth is subjective and the good news is bad? [ ![Peter Lynas](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/peter-lynas) [ Peter Lynas ](/author/peter-lynas) 28 June 2021 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/the-gospel-true-and-good-but-rejected) [ ![Transformed](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![0001 Transformed](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/0001_Transformed.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/transformed) [#### Transformed ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/transformed) Let's respond with compassion, clarity and humility to the complexities surrounding gender identity [ ![Peter Lynas](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/peter-lynas) [ Peter Lynas ](/author/peter-lynas) 01 July 2018 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/transformed) [ ![The curious case of Franklin, free speech and the venue police](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Rev Franklin Graham](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Rev._Franklin_Graham.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/the-curious-case-of-franklin-free-speech-and-the-venue-police) [#### The curious case of Franklin, free speech and the venue police ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/the-curious-case-of-franklin-free-speech-and-the-venue-police) "Freedom of speech is only worth something when it affirms the freedom of all people, including the ones we disagree with" [ ![Peter Lynas](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/peter-lynas) [ Peter Lynas ](/author/peter-lynas) 31 January 2020 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/the-curious-case-of-franklin-free-speech-and-the-venue-police) [ ![Serving the UK church in this difficult moment](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Hilary prayer](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Hilary_prayer.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/serving-the-uk-church-in-this-difficult-moment) [#### Serving the UK church in this difficult moment ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/serving-the-uk-church-in-this-difficult-moment) How the Evangelical Alliance seeks to serve the church amid coronavirus pandemic [ ![Peter Lynas](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/peter-lynas) [ Peter Lynas ](/author/peter-lynas) 20 March 2020 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/serving-the-uk-church-in-this-difficult-moment) [ ![Abortion changes in Northern Ireland: My body, my choice?](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Pregnant woman](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Pregnant-woman.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/abortion-changes-in-northern-ireland-my-body-my-choice) [#### Abortion changes in Northern Ireland: My body, my choice? ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/abortion-changes-in-northern-ireland-my-body-my-choice) The coronavirus crisis reminds us that we should use our bodies to help others, not harm them [ ![Peter Lynas](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/peter-lynas) [ Peter Lynas ](/author/peter-lynas) 30 March 2020 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/abortion-changes-in-northern-ireland-my-body-my-choice)