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Befriending: lending an ear
During the pandemic, I, like most of us, was moved by the many stories in the daily news cycle of the elderly and the elderly disabled, being isolated and lonely, as government restrictions were imposed across the UK. As a result, many became housebound or were stuck in care homes without visitors…
Nicola Morrison
The Discipleship Way Course
Have you taken that first step of accepting Jesus? On long journeys we need to pack the essentials whilst getting rid of excess baggage. This 12-step course helps us create good foundations. Using the acronym DISCIPLESHIP leads us through the following foundations: Disciple – introducing…
Become a Jesus sharing church with i61m
Become a Jesus-sharing church - do you have a plan? We see a future where every Christian can confidently share Jesus. But it won't happen by accident. We need a plan to turn good intentions into action. This isn't a short course, it's a culture change.We are the Isaiah 61 Movement. We inspire,…
It's amazing what can happen when we listen
Why pray for the unborn church? How? What? – it threw up so many questions. Yet as days, months, and the years passed, we obediently prayed for the unborn church. Libya was the first country for which we had produced a prayer guide, ‘Springs in the Desert’, partnering with a large mission…
Roger McKay
Speak Life Intensives
Intensives are a week of training in the craft of captivating proclamation with seminars, tutorials and hands on challenges that consider how to uphold the distinctive and surprising nature of the gospel without being inaccessible. We’d love to welcome you! Sign up now!
JK Rowling: the enigma
The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act came into effect on April Fool’s Day, but it is no joke. It consolidates existing hate crime legislation and creates a new offence of, “stirring up hatred” against those with certain protected characteristics. However, women have not been given…
Peter Lynas
Being Human Series
Our six part small group course complete with study guide exploring what it means to be human
Why should Christians care about the Cass Review?
The report concludes that “gender medicine for children and young people is built on shaky foundations” and is “remarkably weak” evidence on medical interventions. Dr Cass found the "toxicity" of the debate around gender meant professionals were "afraid" to openly discuss their views even as the…
Peter Lynas
Hate Crime in Scotland – what does the new legislation mean for you?
This briefing note is not legal advice. What has happened? In 2021, the Scottish Parliament passed the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill. We and our membership influenced and contributed to positive changes as it went through the legislative process, including meeting then-Cabinet…
Chris Ringland
Loving our Sikh neighbours: my experience as a Sikh-background believer
I came to faith almost 10 years ago but the journey to that point took probably twice as long. As a child, I heard about Jesus through school, TV and even Hindi films which had Christian characters such as Amar Akbar Anthony. But I didn’t understand then who He was. A few months after I gave birth…
Rupinder Kanda
Voter ID: fraud prevention or a hindrance at the ballot box?
The next English local elections are fast approaching. On 2 May, voters will have the opportunity to vote for local councilors and metro mayors in the last local election before the general election that will follow later in the year. Elections give us the chance to have our say in who runs our…
Zanna Meynell
North West Leaders Day
There is a constant cacophony of voices telling us who we are, how to live and what will lead to a better life. Each of these voices tells a story about what it means to be human: what’s true, what’s real, what’s wrong, what will make you happy, and how to get it. In so many ways, this is a…
Being Human podcast - season five
This season dives behind cultural trends, headlines and everyday encounters to explore some of the biggest issues of our day as Jo and Peter help shape a new apologetic for the 21st century. All the while exploring how we can ensure that it’s God’s story that ultimately defines being human today.
