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We rock for Jesus
Taking inspiration from the bleak atmosphere and factory sounds around them and the tough drudge of daily life, these young, working-class musicians capitalised on the sound of rock ‘n’ roll and began adding darker, more eerie melodies to their songs. Cranking up the volume, this new genre tingled…
Matt McKay
Relationship and sex education
Who we are is intrinsically linked to how we relate to others. Fundamental to Christians is the belief that all people are created male and female in the image of God, which bestows an inalienable dignity and respect on all people. For Christians who worship the Triune God who is love, and are…
Relationships Education in primary schools
These documents provide guidance and advice relating to Relationships Education at primary schoolGiven the new Relationship (and Sex) Education subject explores what it means to be human and what it means to be a person in community, parents have an opportunity, whichever type of school their child…
Agents of lasting change
On the eastern coast of Mozambique, it was the city worst hit by ferocious winds that went on to rip through Malawi and Zimbabwe last March. The damage was evident in every street, in every community. I met countless people who had lost relatives and had their homes destroyed. Their stories, each…
Carey Ellis
Book review: Reappearing Church
A church leader from Melbourne in Australia, he has wrestled for many years through finding ways for the church to thrive in the post-Christian culture endemic in the places he lives, works and travels. From pioneering formats of church to reach those disillusioned with traditional church to…
Danny Webster
Roots and fruits
Biologically, a constitution refers to the physical health and strength of a body. Similarly, a political constitution embodies the fundamental principles for government, and expresses the national identity. Unlike the US, the UK doesn’t have a written constitution. Ours is uncodified, a blend of…
Dr David Landrum
Where in the world is it most dangerous to be a Christian?
Its conclusions make difficult reading. One in eight Christians worldwide face persecution measured as extreme, very high or high - a six per cent increase from 2019. Violations of freedom of religion or belief were often reported in the course of last year – the case of Asia Bibi, for example. In…
John Coleby
A new year at Holyrood
It feels like something of a new season in politics across the United Kingdom as December’s General Election saw a new UK Government established with a significant majority. This matters because it meant that the UK’s Brexit Withdrawal Agreement duly passed by 99 votes last week, ending the…
Chris Ringland
Visible God
Rapid social and technological change and heightened debates on ecology, poverty, race, modern slavery, abortion, euthanasia and sexuality have thrown them into sharp relief. They’re questions the Bible acknowledges frankly – not least through the words of the Psalmist, who assumes God’s existence…
Rev Dr David Hilborn
Christians needed to champion a healthier culture
There’s an injustice that many diseases including obesity, heart disease and type 2 diabetes could be prevented, or better managed, by adopting healthier lifestyle patterns. We know these diseases impact individuals, society and the NHS, but what does this have to do with the church and can we…
Niky Dix
Leadership in 2020
We’re so encouraged by what they told us – God is doing some amazing things through His people in the UK!
Abi Jarvis
5 ways to start a conversation about your faith
There are a few differing statistics on this, but what is for sure is that the vast, vast majority of people who end up becoming followers of Jesus do so, humanly speaking, in the context of a friendship with someone who already loves God. My tips presuppose that we are being 'up close and…
Gary Gibbs
A dummies guide to reverse mission
If you live in an urban part of the UK, you have probably noticed the many African, Latin American, Caribbean and Asian churches and Christians in Britain. Perhaps you’ve wondered why all these people are coming and starting churches in the UK? One popular phrase used to describe this activity is…
Rev Dr Israel Oluwole Olofinjana
All it takes is a yes from you
The text comes in from the lads – "The wives are away, let’s meet up". Mike and Craig are two great friends who are part of the church I belong to."What are we going to do?" I reply."Indian and a beer" is the answer. We arrange to go to a restaurant near Mike, arrive and order the food. We’re…
Wayne Davies
Angels on our streets
It all started in a stuffy church meeting. We were discussing plans for our church’s 50th birthday. I was 25 years old, idealistic and not particularly designed to sit still in church meetings. Frustrated by the predictable plans for a church birthday celebration involving quiche, a quiz and a few…
Phil Knox
