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How a campfire helped bridge cultural divides

How a campfire helped bridge cultural divides

Nigerian families, Polish families, and Ghanaians – all sitting separately, and enjoying a day at the beach. "The only issue," writes Jason Roach, "was that they were all from the same church..."


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How should AI be used?

How should AI be used?

I like Artificial Intelligence (AI). I use it most days, and it has already proved itself a remarkably useful tool. …

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Our culture must not be defined by our technology

Our culture must not be defined by our technology

Essex university has announced it is cutting positions equivalent to about 150 full-time roles, potentially affecting over 500 staff, BBC …

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Deep roots, wide reach

Deep roots, wide reach

I have enjoyed books by Todd Billings in the past and my attention was gripped by the intriguing and tantalising …

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Tim Dieppe

UK universities – a new Dark Age?

Tim Dieppe
Eireana Davis

Would you withhold life-saving information?

PfE women
Kay Morgan-Gurr

The invisible pain within our churches

Kay Morgan-Gurr

Features

Features
Why listening is an act of grace

Why listening is an act of grace

Over the years, through my work in journalism and in helping to develop trauma recovery materials, I have come to …

Features
'In Christ, you are loaded' – ten questions with Adam Ramsey

'In Christ, you are loaded' – ten questions with Adam Ramsey

Adam Ramsey pastors Liberti Church in Australia; serves as the director for Acts 29 Asia Pacific; is the author of …

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I told my story at toddler group, and this happened

I told my story at toddler group, and this happened

“Story time!” I shout in a sing-song voice, the way I do every week at Barnacles toddler group.Some children …

UK & Ireland

UK & Ireland
London abortion march: ‘More opposition than ever’

London abortion march: ‘More opposition than ever’

More than 10,000 pro-lifers marched through Westminster on Saturday, where they faced an unusually robust counter-protest from pro-choice activists.Marching …

UK & Ireland
Christian Concern CEO at Reform conference: Mixed reactions

Christian Concern CEO at Reform conference: Mixed reactions

The appearance of a Christian advocacy group's CEO at the Reform UK Conference is sparking mixed reactions.Andrea Williams, CEO …

UK & Ireland
Grace Baptists gather

Grace Baptists gather

Nearly 200 people gathered at Highgate House, Northampton, for Grace Baptist Partnership’s annual residential conference this summer. The multigenerational, multicultural …

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World
Swiss ban appeal

Swiss ban appeal

The Swiss Evangelical Alliance (SEA) has expressed support for three evangelicals who are appealing new restrictions on the wearing of …

World
‘One generation shall commend your works to another...’

‘One generation shall commend your works to another...’

One of my favourite things about the city of Sapporo is how safe it is for children.As soon as …

World
Iranian Christians ‘courageous’ despite new TV bans

Iranian Christians ‘courageous’ despite new TV bans

Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence has banned several Persian-language Christian satellite broadcasters branded as “hostile” media organisations, with authorities warning that …

People

People
In Birmingham, 30% of people are Muslims: How  do you reach a city such as this?

In Birmingham, 30% of people are Muslims: How do you reach a city such as this?

Wes Erpen is retiring from Birmingham City Mission (BCM) after 51 years’ service – 30 as CEO. He has also …

People
Chris Cummings

Chris Cummings

National charity Church Urban Fund (CUF) – which works with local partners to help them reach out to their communities …

People
Andrew Davies: A man who 'shed tears when preaching'

Andrew Davies: A man who 'shed tears when preaching'

On Monday 17 August, Andrew Davies went home to the Lord he loved and served for over 70 years. He …

Reviews

Reviews
E-sword of the Spirit

E-sword of the Spirit

E-Sword describes itself as being “everything you need to study Scripture in a way that’s both enjoyable and enriching”.

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Footballer on Songs of Praise: 'Faith is the key'

Footballer on Songs of Praise: 'Faith is the key'

Though her two crucial goals may have helped England win last year’s UEFA Euros, it is Jesus Christ who plays …

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Christlike worship leaders?

Christlike worship leaders?

Crosslands’ new Music As Ministry Foundations course is aiming to equip musicians and sung worship leaders in local churches in …

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Sin, sex, temptation

Date posted: 9 Sep 2026

Dear Editor, As someone who isn’t gay or bi but has had many friends who are, I want to …

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Choosing songs wisely

Choosing songs wisely

Date posted: 5 Sep 2026

Dear Editor, In 1967 (I am a very old man) I was teaching Physics in a multi-ethnic, English medium …

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Australian perspective

Date posted: 29 Aug 2026

Dear Editor, I have just read the article by Peter Adam in August’s en. I just want to …

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