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Take our new changing church survey
This survey is now closed. We will be publishing the findings later this year. In January 2020 Covid-19 was beginning to emerge on the international landscape, and in the months that followed had a huge impact on the life of churches across the UK. Now five years on we want to take stock and see…
Public Leader network and community
The journey of leadership isn’t meant to be walked alone. That’s why we’ve created multiple ways for you to engage with our vibrant community—before, during, and after the programme. Whether you’re exploring Public Leader for the first time, currently participating, or part of our alumni, there’s…
Why we engage on the issue of violence against women and girls
In the first chapter of the Bible, God creates women and men equally in His image. Therefore, men and women are inherently of equal worth, value and dignity. The implications of this truth extend to all aspects of our personal behaviour and how we relate to each other. This certainly means that…
Chris Ringland
How will children’s social care be impacted by the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill?
The anticipation for reform was heightened in recent years by the Independent Review of Children’s Social Care, led by Josh MacAlister, now the Labour MP for Whitehaven and Workington. MacAlister’s review called for wide-scale reforms, advocating for a fundamental shift from crisis intervention to…
Sam Lomas
Hope in Ukraine: Svetlana and the bakery
Once the bread-making was in operation, word got out, which led to queues starting to form outside the bakery. The team at the mission centre in Lebedyn held services to share the gospel message and distribute the bread to those in need who attended. We were dedicated to letting the people know…
Peter Martin
Hope in Ukraine: Larisa and the orphanage
Larisa committed to helping these children, to show them love and care resulting in her going part-time in her senior role within government. Larisa formed a bond with the Hope Lebedyn team at the centre who gave regular help and support. Every year, food and aid were given along with the usual…
Peter Martin
Education secretary outlines plans to restrict freedoms to home educate
Education policy is devolved in the UK meaning each parliament – Holyrood, Senedd, Stormont and Westminster each legislate, fund and implement policies affecting children from early years through to higher education. The Education Act 1996 states that it is the responsibility of parents to seek…
Alicia Edmund
Care for land is care for neighbour
I remember the frequent little lessons my dad in particular used to give whilst going about his daily farm chores: always close gates properly, leave things as you found them, don’t walk across land without first seeking permission. He repeated these things not to contain my natural curiosity as a…
What does God say about my eating disorder?
Arianna Walker, CEO of Mercy UK, the Christian mental health and wellbeing charity puts it like this: “Eating disorders are not simply about food or weight; they are complex mental health conditions often rooted in deep emotional pain, perfectionism, or a need for control.” I almost lost my fight…
"The Public Leader programme blends aspects of both leadership and faith to equip future leaders"
It is into this challenging and complex moment that Evangelical Alliance invests into Christian leaders across society through our Public Leadership work. We recognise that our world is in desperate need for leaders and that as Christians we are uniquely placed to offer hopeful, humble and secure…
Kieran Turner
Through God’s story, I’ve finally learnt to love my body
It’s hard sometimes to be happy and grateful for the body you have. Some of our bodies have experienced pain or trauma, and we often don't see our bodies as something precious until something goes wrong. The cultural issues So, do our bodies matter? Our culture has conflicting answers to this…
Lydia Gilbertson
What connects generosity and Lent?
A few years ago, I had a mini revelation that got me thinking about Lent in a whole new way. It has to do with the biblical concept of shalom. It’s a multifaceted Hebrew word for ‘peace’ that is rooted in the word ‘shaleim’, which means completion. What does completion have to do with Lent, you…
Annika Greco Thompson
Kim Leadbeater replaces High Court judge with assisted dying review panels
Ahead of the second reading debate and vote last November, Kim Leadbeater argued that the inclusion of the high court judge as part of the assisted dying process meant her bill was the most robust and strongest safeguard in the world. As a result, many MPs were convinced and voted in support for…
Alicia Edmund
The Evangelical Alliance releases statement from CEO Gavin Calver, on government’s decision to slash aid to pay for defence spending
Gavin Calver, CEO of the Evangelical Alliance said of the decision: “War in Europe has been our reality for the last three years. In that time, the UK has welcomed refugees and sought to help our allies to withstand the aggressions of an invader. Difficult decisions have been made and we are in no…
Visions of Justice and Hope
Watch our video below Israel and Rani introduce Visions of Justice and Hope, a resource designed to help churches and leaders navigate conversations on racial justice and unity.
