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Five key questions for your leadership team on reopening church
As followers of Jesus, we are learning to gather in new and creative ways that minimise the risk of spreading coronavirus.
When we come together
The church (ekklesia) is, at its heart, a gathering of people. We are a connected people, a community, the people of God, the body of Christ, a holy nation, a royal priesthood, the flock, the household of God. From first creation to the new creation, scripture is permeated with images of people…
Donna Jennings
Story Bearer small group sessions
One of the core principles of Story Bearer is that the world runs on relationships. As such, Phil Knox has written the book in such a way that it can be read as a small group community. Why not get together with some friends over the summer and read the book together using the Story Bearer Small…
Roundtable: The church and later life
The Bible gives us a high view of older people (Leviticus 19:32, Proverbs 16:31). By contrast, our society often sees old age as a negative thing, and ageism has only increased over time. According to the World Health Organization, a low opinion of old age risks becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy,…
John Coleby
Students on an (online) mission
Shortly after this, when churches around the UK closed to help supress the spread of COVID-19, Josh and his friend joined an online church and a small group. Josh also decided to take part in Fusion UK’s small group online training so he could be better equipped to support his friend in his…
Joanna Sopylo-Firrisa
Klopp’s message to the church
Klopp invited one of the world’s best surfers, Sebastian Steudtner, to training to help the players learn how to ‘calm their mindset’ – focus and believe for more (some of them were able to hold their breath under water for up to three minutes by the end of it). The team found that they were better…
Anne Calver
Scottish Government Route Map – Phase 3 planning update
On 24th June Nicola Sturgeon announced a series of indicative dates in preparation for moving into Phase 3 of the Scottish Government route map out of lockdown, due to begin on 9th July. With new cases of coronavirus now at a very low level in Scotland, potential dates for Phases 3 & 4 have…
Kieran Turner
Racial justice: Looking back as we look forward
This 400-year period, from the 16th to the 19th century, saw slave traders, many Britons among them, transport millions of enslaved Africans to the Americas, mainly. Millions died along the way. Large numbers died upon arrival. Many survived and, with their descendants, went on to make a huge…
Naomi Osinnowo
One Big Idea: Developing a theology and practice of lament
Why do I think that? I think we will be faced with lots of people of faith who are carrying wounds, doubts, pains, and sorrows that they have never experienced before. People who have not been able to say goodbye to people they loved, others who've not managed to get to a funeral, some who are…
Reopening church webinar
To watch this webinar, you must be a member of the Evangelical Alliance and logged in to your membership account.
Changing Church Toolkit: Leading well
A series of resources for your leadership team on finances, governance, and leadership as we move forward from lockdown
10 top tips for finance and furlough
Lockdown has created significant financial challenges for the church as well as wider society.
Five key questions for your leadership team on finances and furlough
There may be difficult conversations ahead around finances and furlough, but the opportunities and challenges need to be met with honesty, honour and hope.
Changing church
Our changing church toolkit is a growing set of resources for you and your leadership team on gathering church, leading well, sharing Jesus, and transforming communities.
