A safe church is a transparent one
Carl Chambers
Carl Chambers argues that victims of abuse have been failed by churches too easily covering things up
In 2015, Matthew Syed published a book called Black Box Thinking. He contrasts the culture of the airline industry with the health service in the US and UK.
‘I’LL BUY YOUR DENOMINATION’
Carl Chambers
The church in Cuba faces huge challenges as doors with the US re-open.
Recent news concerning Cuba appears to be unreservedly positive. President Obama visited earlier in the year – the first such visit by a sitting US president since 1928. This follows the renewal of diplomatic relations in December 2014, a deal brokered by the Pope. American cruise ships have begun to arrive. In April, residents of the capital Havana were thrilled by the first filming of some scenes for the Hollywood action film Fast & Furious 8.
The unseen cost of boarding school: pain, healing, and the gospel
There is a malady which affects the souls, bodies and lives of many men and women, but is barely spoken about. Few understand it, while many subconsciously deny it, whether through ignorance or fear or shame. It may affect someone you know personally, and almost certainly affects people who have had an influence on your life.
What is it and how is it caused?
This malady is called 'Boarding School Syndrome' (BSS). I call it 'Prep School Pain'.