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Government must tackle Christian persecution, says report
The Bishop of Truro’s independent report to the Foreign Secretary highlighted that the persecution of Christians should be considered as a global phenomenon, but one with a wide variety of triggers and drivers. Because of the gradual emergence of this problem and the range of causes, the review…
Danny Webster
Our hope is in Jesus
Last night MPs at Westminster voted to extend abortion and same-sex marriage rights to Northern Ireland. The Evangelical Alliance’s director for Northern Ireland, Peter Lynas, reflects on how Christians should respond. I read Psalm 2 last night and again this morning: the nations will always…
Peter Lynas
Engage: 7 Reasons Your Church Needs More Men
There’s a 2 men: 3 women ratio in the church. For men, there's a massive need for more effective evangelism and discipleship. For women, 2 million must decide - marry a non-Christian or stay single and childless? For children, only 16 per cent of today’s church’s grandchildren will have two…
The ultimate greatest of all time is Jesus
Just over the weekend, Lewis Hamilton won a record 6th British Grand Prix; Djokovic beat his rival Federer in the second longest Wimbledon men’s singles final in history; the England and Wales cricket team won the Cricket World Cup Final in spectacular fashion; not to mention the ongoing Netball…
Gavin Calver announced as new CEO of the Evangelical Alliance
The Evangelical Alliance is pleased to announce that Gavin Calver will be our new CEO. He will succeed general director Steve Clifford, who announced in April that he will step down later this year. Dr Tani Omideyi, chair of the Evangelical Alliance’s board of trustees, said: “Gavin excelled…
The power of the gathered and scattered church
I don’t think I’ve ever been asked this question by people who spend most of their time scattered on different frontlines throughout the week, but it's one I have regularly been asked by church leaders. Understandably enough. It’s a question that suggests other concerns: Should all the ministry of…
Dr Neil Hudson
Leaders, you're not alone
A name you are likely less familiar with (unless you’re a space enthusiast) is Chris Kraft, the first flight director of NASA, who died two days after the anniversary. Kraft invented the planning and control processes for crewed space missions and set up Nasa's Mission Control operations to manage…
Abi Jarvis
A creative response to social justice issues
The aim is to close his stubby four-year-old hands around something valuable and take it back down. Not gold or money. But maybe a metal can, a plastic bottle, or perhaps a pile of old magazines. Anything for which his family might get a few centavos towards the week’s bread. All around him is the…
Luke Cawley
Syria, hope and forgiveness
The Independent reports that at least 30 British children are living with their mothers in refugee camps in northern Syria, often in poor conditions. The Government’s decision follows controversy around Shamima Begum, which I wrote about here This fresh decision has reopened the debate. No one…
John Coleby
On a mission to develop disciple-making leaders
Having been appointed to the role of head of ministry operations at Evangelical Alliance member Living Leadership in May this year, it’s clear that the desires of Paul’s heart are God’s too. Paul shares in this interview that he’s been “following step by step the leading of the Spirit” and he’s now…
Naomi Osinnowo
Whispers of freedom
Today, the former British colony is ruled by China as ‘One country under two systems.’ Its laws differ and Hong Kong’s citizens enjoy a degree of independence – which many now fear is under threat. Their concern is that Hong Kong citizens suspected of crimes could being extradited to the mainland…
Paul Robinson
Book review: In Search of the Common Good
This book is broad in its sweep and ambitious in its vision. It is better at analysing the challenges Christians face than telling them what to do to put things right. But, and I think if I’ve read Meador correctly, he isn’t trying to issue a manifesto for achieving the common good; he is, rather,…
Danny Webster
Book review: Culture Making
Crouch argues that Christians have spent time and energy condemning, critiquing, copying and consuming culture, either in an effort to seem ‘relevant’ to the world, or in a failure to express any distinction from it. He suggests that “the only way to change culture is to create more of it… If…
Abi Jarvis
Christian witness in this political moment
There is expected to be a no confidence vote early September, and if this is lost and no alternative government can be formed, the country will once again go to the polls. In the event of an election in the coming months, Christians will be faced with greater than usual challenges in how to engage.…
Danny Webster
£1m boost to help churches and charities 'grow lives'
Allchurches Trust launched its £1m Growing Lives grants programme in May this year, which is aimed at helping churches build lasting links with local families and support the next generation to reach their potential.Some 21 projects have received a share of £276,487 of funding in the first wave of…
Emma Smith
