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Breaking down barriers
But, what if someone cannot access courts or advice and the protection they may offer? In this case, access to justice becomes as much an issue as the laws themselves. Bearing this in mind, how have Christians, children of a just God, approached this issue of access to justice and the problems…
John Coleby
Medics on a mission
In many ways, and despite logisticalc challenges, this opening couldn’t have come at a more perfect time for him and the growing evangelical healthcare community. No stranger to the Evangelical Alliance member organisation, Mark joined CMF over two decades ago in the mid-1990s, when he was a…
Naomi Osinnowo
Public leadership: Offering a future and a hope
The great commission – Jesus’ instruction to “go and make disciples of all the nations” – has propelled many Christians worldwide to spread the good news of salvation in Jesus. For the Evangelical Alliance, a unity movement formed 173 year ago, the most effective way to do so has always been by…
Naomi Osinnowo
CCND: “Let's unite and say no to nuclear”
These are the words of Russell Whiting, development manager at Christian Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (Christian CND). In this interview, he reveals that after becoming a Christian, he reviewed his outlook on different life issues and, “scared” by the potential threat of nuclear weapons,…
Joanna Sopylo-Firrisa
Thank you and goodbye from Steve Clifford
As I write, I do so with a whole mixture of emotions. It’s now 10 years since I took on this role, and I regard it as an amazing privilege to have been called by God to serve Him and His church within the Evangelical Alliance. I’m incredibly thankful to God for all that has been achieved over the…
Boost for young, hurting and at-risk
As a teenager I struggled with overwhelming feelings of hopelessness. I frequently thought about ending my life and tried to cope day by day through self-harm and disordered eating. But I had one or two key people who refused to give up on me, who held onto hope for my life, and gradually I began…
Joy Wright
Public Leader course is coming to Wales
Wales is the land of revival, a place where God has undoubtedly blessed and been visible powerfully. The power of the Welsh revival is most clearly visible in this, sinners had their eternal destination changed when they found Jesus. People received life that can only come from Jesus and that is…
Sam Pritchard
New government envoy appointed for freedom of religion and belief
Speaking about his appointment last month, Mr Chishti said: “I am delighted to have been appointed as the PM’s Special Envoy. I have championed freedom of religion and belief for much of my life. I shall use the UK Government’s global network to take real action to support those persecuted for…
John Coleby
AI technology: missing the heart
The job interview check-list:Re-read your application.Research the organisation and team you’ll be joining.Consider what to wear.Think about how your language, tone and facial expressions will be analysed by artificial intelligence (AI) technology.Wait, what?As fantastical as it might sound, a…
Abi Jarvis
Connect4Life: Sharing the good news, one person at a time
The stitching that has held the UK together since the end of World War Two has been snipped in many places, resulting in a garment that has become almost unrecognisable. Some of it looks as it once did with fabric and shape, but there are many holes, patches and buttons missing.The big issue facing…
Olaf Fogwill
Book review: Home – The quest to belong
The author is the writer of several books and married to an Anglican clergyman, originally from the US. She has lived in the UK for more than 15 years now, but during her earlier life lived in a lot of different places in five countries and three continents. During her lifetime she has lived in…
Graham Hedges
Fear silence, not doubt
Turkish author and activist Elif Shafak was in conversation with writer and feminist Sam Baker about Elif’s latest book 10 Minutes and 38 Seconds in This Strange World. Sam started by asking typical questions about Elif’s writing process, how she creates her characters, and what deeper issues she…
Eve Paterson
The Queen’s Speech: What’s there, what’s not and why it matters
A major focus for the speech was the criminal justice system. Legislation was promised that will lengthen prison sentences and introduce measures to improve conditions in prisons and support ex-offenders. As many churches commemorate Prisons Week, it will be important for Christian organisations…
John Coleby
Interview: Mike Causey, Abernethy Trust's new CEO
Originally from the Lake District, a place he credits for helping him to understand God’s presence, Mike, pinpointing the mountain- and lake-side ministry of Jesus, shares the role the outdoor adventure centre seeks to have in strengthening believers and facilitating the proclamation of the gospel.…
Naomi Osinnowo
