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Report launched to help UK church execute a clear vision
A study has been commissioned by the UK arm of an international charity to help churches set out clear mission goals and methods to address social justice.The UK Church in Action research, which was commissioned by World Vision UK and conducted by Barna Global, surveyed a little over 3,500…
Naomi Osinnowo
Chatnow
Chatnow provides people with the opportunity to chat live, anonymously and privately with a Christian volunteer, at any time of day or night. Chatnow enables people to receive spiritual advice based on the teachings of the Bible - helping those exploring faith who have questions and those with…
New Life Wood
“Taking lives and goods that others would discard and provide the means to see those lives and goods renewed and a valued part of our community” New Life Wood provides volunteer employment opportunities for ex-prisoners, people previously detained in mental health situations and others who have…
Services and training
Many of our member organisations provide support in services and training to help you run your church or charity excellently. Explore the resources, from safeguarding to leadership training.
When mission takes us to a holiday cottage
If a holiday cottage could write, it would fill many a book. Visitors come and go, and the cottage is weaved into the tapestry of life. More often than not, the cottage forms the centre piece of the annual holiday highlight. It offers four walls of protection from the hustle and bustle of the daily…
Jutta Devenish
Jews for Jesus says, “Behold your God, Jerusalem”
Throughout the month of May, Jews for Jesus said, “Behold Your God, Jerusalem” in an unprecedented way. More than 200 staff members and volunteers from our mission stations around the world gathered in Jerusalem to share the good news of Yeshua (Jesus) and demonstrate the love of the Messiah…
Avi Snyder
Grenfell calls for societal change
Tributes, testimonies, prayers and calls for accountability continue to pour out 12 months on from the tragic Grenfell Tower fire which left 72 people dead, 70 people injured and hundreds of people homeless. Singer Beyonce and her husband, rapper Jay-Z, are among the countless number of people who…
Naomi Osinnowo
Vision & Values
We believe that the life, death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus has had the most profound effect on human history. The understanding that our identity, our purpose and the shape of our relationships all stem from Jesus’ saving working on the cross, means that it’s not just the vision of what…
World Cup 2018: the dark side of offside
Is it me or does it feel like this World Cup has already gone on for at least 10 years? Unfortunately, there's no end in sight as, in December, I'm marrying a man who loves the game.While I don't see the appeal, I'm not disputing the potential benefits of football – although I do deeply believe…
Eve Paterson
Windrush 70th anniversary celebrates love, hope and unity
As the songs sung by the gospel choir filled Westminster Abbey, I found myself wondering whether recent migrants from the Caribbean would ever have imagined such a scene: a significant aspect of their cultural roots being celebrated in a royal church in the centre of London. It was a real privilege…
Alexandra Davis
Interview: Olivia Amartey, Elim’s new exec director
In an interview for the Evangelical Alliance, Olivia talks about the unwritten rules of success and encourages the church to proactively pursue intentional learning that embraces the diversity and unique perspectives of others. How have your past experiences equipped you for this new…
Naomi Osinnowo
Go! Sign proclaims the gospel in BSL
They were not on mine. Interestingly, though, they featured on the ‘list’ of former Evangelical Alliance employee Lucy Cooper. “I felt God calling me to learn BSL,” she says. “I have a real heart for giving deaf people access to the gospel and going that step further and seeing them with full…
Naomi Osinnowo
Intentional Health
Intentional Health partner with church volunteers to become Intentional Health Coaches. By 2020, they hope to have supported 1,000 people through our unique, interactive, transformational, evidence-based, whole-person, preventative, lifestyle-health programme. Intentional Health supports…
South Asian Forum: the world on our doorstep
The Evangelical Alliance has published The World on our Doorstep, a book written to equip and inspire mission and engagement with other faiths. Authored by Dewi Hughes, who was Tearfund's theological advisor for nearly two decades, the book mixes practical examples with pastoral advice for working…
Alexandra Davis
Publication: Building tomorrow's church today
Over the last few months, our One People Commission has been giving particular attention to the issue of young adults, recognising the challenge we face as a UK Church to ensure that young adults and their voices are heard. Young adults in our churches have told us their views and experiences of…
