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Faith with deeds
I’d be thinking, “I must enjoy this last meal; it’s a moment of life and freedom and fellowship with my friends,” if I were in that situation. Instead, Jesus comforts, cleans and prays for His followers. This extraordinary moment is heightened further by the fact that the only gentile slaves washed…
Gavin Calver
Visions of the past, reality of the present
By Ezra 3:6 we know that the altar had been erected even before the foundation of the temple was laid (due to the fear that was upon them): “On the first day of the seventh month they began to offer burnt offerings to the Lord, though the foundation of the Lord’s temple had not yet been laid.” The…
Chrishanthy Sathiyaraj
Job creation: our Christian witness
When it’s not us, it’s easy to say the right thing, offer prayer, shake our head at the situation and yet stay personally uninvolved. But we cannot stay uninvolved – this is not God’s nature, and it’s not how He’d want His people to act. It is right that we mourn with those who have lost jobs,…
Jo Evans
Lessons in job creation from a Christian entrepreneur
Transcend turned the normal business start-up process on its head, to tackle high unemployment, especially among graduates, and build hope. Instead of seeking the best business idea and location to maximise returns, the starting point for me was to bring God’s blessing to the community he had…
Jerry Marshall
Is the 'missing generation' still missing?
As the Evangelical Alliance we exist to together make Jesus known. As part of our response to coronavirus, we have been in conversations with thousands of church leaders, we have undertaken research, and we have been sensing what the future might look like for church, evangelism, discipleship and…
Budget fails to lock in support for the most vulnerable
Rishi Sunak, the chancellor of the exchequer, has announced the budget proposals for the next year. This was one of the most anticipated announcements for thousands of businesses and millions of people across the UK following nearly a year of the coronavirus pandemic and millions of people…
Rebuilding leadership
This spring, join us for Rebuilding Leadership, an inspiring public leadership series, which will see us tackle four key areas for leadership during this season: practical leadership beyond the storm;building healthy leadership in a post-pandemic world;understanding our cultural landscape;…
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
Evangelical Alliance releases ‘Lament’ spoken word film addressing UK COVID-19 grief
Today, the Evangelical Alliance is releasing ‘Lament’, a spoken word film addressing the grief caused by COVID-19, written and performed by author and evangelist Phil Knox. The film was produced with the aim of supporting the UK church in addressing the grief and challenges caused by the pandemic,…
Rebuilding Leadership: Building healthy leadership
On Tuesday, 20 April at 7pm, the Evangelical Alliance will be hosting a conversation on growing healthy practices. This session will focus on the challenges of building personal character and healthy rhythms during the current season. We will also cover how to build strong spiritual disciplines for…
MSPs set to debate Stories of Hope
The report highlighted the huge impact that churches and other Christian groups have had in delivering support and responding to the needs of their communities during lockdown. Produced by the Evangelical Alliance in partnership with Serve Scotland, the report submitted its survey of projects…
Surviving the waves
Have you ever sat at the very edge of the sea as the tide ebbs and flows, gently touching your toes, only to realise how quickly the waters can turn? A few years ago, I returned to a beach where the sea had been calm the day before, but now it was caught in the fury of a storm. My eldest son and I,…
Cole Maynard
Rebuilding Leadership Webinar: Leading beyond the storm
On Tuesday, 30 March at 7pm, the Evangelical Alliance will be hosting a conversation on leading beyond the storm with Andrew Lynas and Martyn Link. The webinar will focus on the challenges of both leading and rebuilding amid uncertainty and chaos, looking specifically at Brexit, the pandemic and…
Channel 4's It's a Sin: stories of shame and mercy
From Bournemouth to Brighton to Canal Street in Manchester, my teenage and student years mirrored those of Nathan, Vince, Stuart and their friends: they were filled with rainbows and poppers, fairy wings and shared eyeliner. Even when I became a Christian, Canal Street on a Saturday night was where…
Jo Frost
Scotland lockdown latest: What restrictions are lifting and when?
Outdoor youth work activities for under 18’s, with a maximum of 15 individuals (including two facilitators) can resume, this should be restricted to your locality and have the appropriate social distancing measures in place. Outdoor parent and toddler groups for children age five and under can also…
