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Pentecost and the constant mission of the church
So, what can the account of Pentecost in Acts tell us about the nature of the church? Many preachers will go instinctively to Acts chapter 2, verses 42-47. There we get a description of the first Christian community which incorporates worship, teaching, prayer, generosity, hospitality, signs and…
John Coleby
A clarion call for justice
Let us stand together as brothers and sisters in Christ, as we cry out for justice, as we stand with those suffering oppression, as we weep with those grieving and in pain. We all have a responsibility to act against discrimination and systemic racism in our workplaces, in our churches, in our…
Gavin Calver
Is slowing down the new busy?
As I read The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer, one of his statements leapt out at me, and I just had to write it down: “If you want to experience the life of Jesus you have to adopt the lifestyle of Jesus.” What does the pastor mean by that? I really don’t fancy wearing sandals and…
Dayalan Mahesan
Helping people heal from trauma caused by coronavirus
We’ve all lost our normal daily lives, which is a significant loss. We all face uncertainty about the future – and more changes. This takes its toll: we are tired with all the extra daily decisions, frustrated with the complications we face, angry about things we can’t do. We may look for someone…
Hilary Warner
About the Theological Advisory Group
The Theology Advisory Group (TAG) is a non-executive advisory body to the Evangelical Alliance which meets twice a year. It is made up of a range of experts in the fields of theology and public policy, and connects the work of the Evangelical Alliance with academic theological contexts and debates.…
The church is open and here to serve
Anxiety, pain and anger are all heightened emotions for us in this time of crisis. Daily death tolls relentlessly remind us of our own mortality and fragility. Our freedoms have been curtailed, our relationships cut off, our future is uncertain. Lockdown has robbed us of any pretence that we are in…
Gavin Calver
TAG Talk: Mission
In this TAG Talk live from Tuesday 9th June, we were be joined by Martin Goldsmith, lecturer at All Nations Christian College and Prof. Paul Williams, CEO of Bible Society and research professor at Regent College, Vancouver to talk about mission and the theology of mission.You must be a member of…
Stories of hope: Ps&Gs Church Edinburgh
As the weeks have progressed throughout lockdown, many of us have experienced every possible range of emotion. Some have found it manageable, even easy; while the reality is that for many this period has been challenging, isolating and lonely. As Christians, who would normally gather weekly at…
Christine Uhlig
Changing church report: Responding to the coronavirus crisis
We found that 59% of the UK churches surveyed are reporting a marked increase in people interested in finding out more about the Christian faith. The research also shows that 70% of church leaders have reported more people who would not normally attend church, now attending during the lockdown.…
Prayer is not private
First, the move presupposes that what they are now allowing is a meaningful accommodation of religious practice, and, second, the very phrase ‘private prayer’ reinforces the public-private divide. The decisions for the other nations of the UK are being taken separately by each devolved…
Danny Webster
Mental Health Suite
Many children and young people struggle with their mental health. Perhaps more than you might think. That’s why Scripture Union have developed a Mental Health Suite to support children and youth workers, parents and carers. The resources cover anxiety, grief, self esteem, worth and value,…
It's Your Move
It’s Your Move is made up of helpful information and advice for children moving schools. Also included are real-life stories of children who are about to make the move and those who have made it in the recent past. There are puzzles, quizzes and places to personalise the book through doodles,…
Rooted
Rooted offers a new and different approach to youth ministry. By encouraging the development of long-term relationships with young people, Rooted provides strong foundations for the nurture of lifelong, authentic faith. It is a simple way for churches and youth leaders to engage young people where…
INspire
Videos to INspire and challenge young people to explore the Bible, using sport, chocolate, games, roller skates, film, family members, pineapples, microwaves, jelly and more.
TAG Talk: Ecclesiology
In this TAG Talk live from Tuesday 9th June, we were joined by Revd Dr Stephen Holmes, Senior Lecturer in Theology at University of St Andrews and Dr Lucy Peppiatt, Principal & Lecturer at Westminster Theological College. You must be a member of the Evangelical Alliance, and logged in to view…
