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Young adults: God is on the move
There is a fresh move of God taking place. Everywhere I go I hear reports of God’s work amongst young people. Generations Z & Alpha are the first pre-Christian generation in our nation for hundreds of years and they are curious about faith and spiritual things and looking for meaning in life. …
John McGinley
What is social cohesion and why should Christians strive for it?
‘Social cohesion’ is a term that does not have one straight forward definition, it means different things to different people. However, generally, social cohesion refers to the togetherness of a society, whether people of differing beliefs and backgrounds can live together peacefully in a diverse…
Nicola Martin
Cultural brain rot, Gen Z and discipleship
A young Australian senator delivered a Gen Z slang-ridden speech which has been declared brain rot. Brain rot is a slang term used to describe internet content of low quality or value, or the negative effects caused by it. Basically, as we spend excessive amounts of time online, it suggests that…
Peter Lynas
Hope's story
My life was similar to many others my age. I got married and a year or so later we found out that we were expecting our first child. My pregnancy went according to plan and nine months later I gave birth to a beautiful little girl.Two years later my husband and I decided we were ready for a second…
Reflecting the goodness of God
We sat in this predicament for what seemed like an eternity – an especially stressful eternity for anyone hoping to get to the dentist on time! I sat there yo-yoing between thoughts of, why doesn’t he just drive on? and, why on earth did she get on my bus? In the end, however, the deadlock was…
Tim Rowlands
Heart behind the art: an interview with Adam Harding Willis
Friends and family would describe Adam as creative, spiritually led – and a little bit mad – with a ready sense of humour that can catch people off-guard! The themes which emerge as Adam speaks are hard work, authenticity and a clear vision – whether it’s the studio which he, his wife and his dad…
Helen Locke
Making space for all ages to encounter Jesus
For 45 years, Spring Harvest has created the opportunity to step out of the ordinary and commit time to connect with God. This year, over 600 children and young people made a decision to follow Jesus at Spring Harvest. Hundreds of others took important steps forward in their journey of faith. We…
Abby Guinness
What is the role of faith in a Labour government?
As a visitor to the conference, I came away with three main reflections, and below I set out some brief observations. Everyone wants their voice heard Firstly, it was apparent to everyone that lots of people want to influence the direction of the government. This was the highest ever attendance at…
Danny Webster
Mission Possible: How a Christian hospital in India is changing lives through prayer and witness
"As a Hindu, I was raised to believe that all religions lead to the same God so when I became a Christian and understood that there was only one true God and He sent His son Jesus Christ to save me from my sins I challenged my parents and their beliefs. As a result, they cut off all communication…
Nicola Morrison
Unshakeable hope in the darkness: a year after October 7
Prayer opens us up to hope I struggled to see how a good, all-powerful God could be at work in a world filled with hatred and war. After I was discharged, I fled to the US. I told myself that I was done with Israel, and I was done with being Jewish. If I heard people speaking Hebrew, I walked in…
Aaron Abramson
Forbes: 'Christians should have confidence to get involved' to make a difference for the future of Scotland
At an event to mark the launch of a new resource, the deputy first minister urged Christians to act with love despite any fears or worries. Speaking at an event to mark the Evangelical Alliance’s What Kind of Nation? resource, Scottish Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes, challenged Christians to act…
Take our survey on social cohesion and extremism
This survey is now closed. We would love you to complete this survey so we are equipped to speak to both the work of churches and the views and opinions of Christians on policy issues. In the light of riots and disturbances in the summer we anticipate the government pursuing policies to address…
Forbes: 'Christians should have confidence to get involved' to make a difference for the future of Scotland
She said: “We know the big changes that have been delivered over generations in this country because of the work of Christians in the country. And we have a choice right now as to whether that will continue to be the case. And I want to be part of it, and I hope you do too.” The deputy first…
Danny Webster
Gen Z, it's time to engage with the new government
The conversation enabled the young people to share their experiences and the various obstacles they have overcome. The prime minister recognised the importance of listening to the voices of those with lived experience and that young people are the experts on what it is like to navigate their…
Zanna Meynell
Take your generosity to a new level this month
After years of seeing the power of generosity as a financial adviser, ordained minister and fundraiser, this is an area is I am hugely passionate about, and after some miraculous God prompting, I have written a book, with the invaluable input of a multi-denominational survey, on this subject. It is…
Rev Wendy Pawsey