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Changing Church
research, ideas, tools and resources to help you face the challenges and opportunities of the our fast-changing culture
When we come together
The church (ekklesia) is, at its heart, a gathering of people. We are a connected people, a community, the people of God, the body of Christ, a holy nation, a royal priesthood, the flock, the household of God. From first creation to the new creation, scripture is permeated with images of people…
Donna Jennings
COVID-19 and the challenge of discipling young people
Young people have long been labelled screen junkies, constantly glued to their smartphones, 24-hour gaming, YouTube and Twitch, or dancing away to the latest TikTok trend. So it came as a bit of a shock that, when the world moved online due to the lockdown restrictions, the young people we had…
Mat Walls
Living in liminal leadership
We are living through a very interesting time. Many of the things we previously took for granted as ‘normal’ have been swept away. This pandemic, and the future beyond it, has thrust us into uncharted territory. Huge changes can lead us into periods of doubt and inertia, or we can choose to view…
Taking good care of yourself
Many of us are exhausted. We have faced challenges that we never expected to face, and without warning or preparation, we were thrown into a blizzard of change. It has been draining. Leaders across the country are starting to feel the strain. There are times when the calling of leadership can leave…
Why save good news until last?
“And finally,” the news anchors utter at the end of their broadcasts when at last they get to share an item of good news. Finally, an antidote to counteract the seriousness and negativity of the previous news items. Finally, something to put a smile on people’s faces… In the midst of the challenges…
Suggested schedule for the UK day of prayer
Lord, today direct my thoughts, inhabit the stillness, give power to my words. In Jesus’ name, amen Proposed schedule Breakfast Pray for those in the caring and emergency services, often tired, discouraged and weary.Those in hospital, and those in intensive care.Mid-morning Pray for the bereaved,…
Ideas to help you pray
Family prayer ideas Help children to draw a picture of their school or friends and family, use the picture to pray for teachers, friends or family members.Walk around your local streets, praying for homes, shops and community spacesDeclaration of hope Safely light a candle or place a night light…
Fostering hope in Bristol
In March this year, as the country went into lockdown, Home for Good received a call from the fostering team at Bristol City Council concerned that many of their foster carers were over 65 and may need to isolate to protect their health. The request was simple: would members of the Christian…
Andy Street
Laying the foundations: young adults and biblical literacy
This article is part of our "Is the 'missing generation' still missing?” report to find out more click here.
Ruth Perrin
Is the ‘missing generation’ still missing? Welcome to the conversation
Today marks the launch of a new resource from the Evangelical Alliance to help us navigate the changing landscape as we emerge from effects of the global pandemic, especially with regard to young adults. Exactly a year and a week ago, I flew to Abu Dhabi to speak to a conference of hundreds of…
Phil Knox
Gospel-centred social action for 2021
We’ve seen the Black Lives Matter movement highlight racial discrimination both implicit and explicit in our society, and the true depth of inequality exposed and exacerbated under the glare of the pandemic. These are big issues – issues that require UK-wide attention. But, as churches, we can’t…
Kate Sharma
Easter on the go
I’m so glad that our local community in Eastleigh embraces every bit of creativity and fun that’s possible under current restrictions. That’s why, as part of a church plant team, I want to ensure we make the most of this Easter by pointing them towards a fresh kind of joy and freedom that can only…
Sammy Jordan
Abba, Father...
By lament I mean an honest, heartfelt conversation with God. This is based on the belief that God is just, faithful and steadfast in His love for us. It is the sharing of who we are and how we feel, believing that something needs an upfront articulation. It is a bringing forth of our perplexity,…
Creative ministry editorial series
You can click through to all the articles in the series below, where Christians in creative ministries share their thoughts on these questions:
