The culture war in South Africa
Philip Rosenthal reflects on how the church needs to up its game
Sometimes it is helpful to step back.
A day trip to Calais
Ruth Bullock
Date posted: 1 Feb 2016
Ruth Bullock tells us about a recent mission trip to the ‘Jungle’
In early December, seven Christians from Guildford set off for their first visit to the ‘Jungle’ refugee camp in Calais.
Taking every opportunity
Daniel Shwe
Date posted: 1 Dec 2015
How Christmas invitations led to conversions of Chinese students
My name is Daniel Shwe.
Small church on a small island
Phil Lo Bao
Date posted: 1 Jan 2016
Phil Lo Bao reports on the spiritual needs of the Isle of Man
‘The Isle of Man, where is that?’
Rebuilding a nation
Phil Reid
Date posted: 1 Jan 2016
Phil Reid walks us through the ideas embedded in Nehemiah 8.1–12
A nation lies in ruins. There is a need to rebuild – physically, morally, spiritually.
The Third Degree
Student carol services
Kate Duncan
Date posted: 1 Jan 2016
Carol services remain a popular part of Christmas for students.
Christian Unions (CUs) are uniquely placed in their universities to provide that festive celebration and share the good news of Christ incarnate in creative ways.
The working class and Christ
David Binder
Date posted: 1 Dec 2015
David Binder interviews SixtyEightFive founder, Ian Williamson.
Many have argued that the evangelical church in the UK has been largely dominated by the middle class.
Is our leadership wasting talent?
Catherine Cowell and Sean Kennedy on releasing the enthusiasm of church members
‘No, the church won’t be able to support your project, because it’s not part of what we do,’ said the Revd Simon.
The Third Degree
IFES World Assembly
Kate Duncan
Date posted: 1 Oct 2015
What do you get when you gather 1,000 evangelicals from 148 countries in a Mexican resort?
Nothing less than una fiesta grande: a plethora of culture and a little foretaste of Revelation 7.9: ‘…there before me was a great multitude that no-one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and in front of the Lamb…’
Work in Progress
Being a big noise?
Roger Loosley
Date posted: 1 Oct 2015
Subject: Dr Phil Harper, CEng MIMechE MInstNDT PhD MEng, who runs his own company in Sheffield making ultrasonic measuring and monitoring equipment for engineering applications. Married with two children.
Age range: 30–40.
Interests: Food, cooking, DIY.
RJL: Were you were brought up in Sheffield?
Phil: No, I was brought up on a farm in Kilkenny in Southern Ireland.
When is failure faithful?
Dr Mike Ovey
Date posted: 1 Nov 2015
Dr. Mike Ovey asks if current evangelicals are in denial about some important matters
A week ago I was at a major Church of England jamboree as a friend was installed in a new and more senior post.
Capital Gains
Regular visiting
Graham Miller
Date posted: 1 Aug 2015
We live in a shallow world of internet ‘friendships’.
In contrast to this, the London City Mission perseveres with the long-term commitment and depth of relationships that we find described in the Bible.
‘I always want to win!’
Graham Hooper
Date posted: 1 Oct 2015
Graham Hooper asks if Christians should be competitive
‘The trouble with the rat race is that even when you win you’re still a rat.’ (Lily Tomlin)
World Cup – give it a try?
Neal (Paddy) Patterson
Date posted: 1 Oct 2015
Paddy Patterson invites us to make the most of the opportunities that the Rugby World Cup offers
This next few weeks are a great opportunity to reach anyone in Britain with a sporting bent now that the Rugby World Cup has arrived on our shores.
Africa is turning the tables
Those reached by Western missionaries are now becoming missionaries themselves
Over the last several years Operation Mobilisation has been developing an exciting new Missions training centre in Zambia.
Rethink your church strategy
Ian Buchanan
Date posted: 1 Aug 2015
Ian Buchanan recommends that we now need to think in terms of intergenerational ministry
I’ve been thinking about 20th-century church growth logic.
Work in Progress
Curl up and dye?
Roger Loosley
Date posted: 1 Aug 2015
Subject: Liz Lewin, a hairdresser from Leeds who is married with one child.
Age range: 50-60.
Interests: work, church, walking and friends.
RJL: How did you become a Christian?
Liz: I had left home and was living alone. My business as a mobile hairdresser took me to visit wealthy clients in big houses – I thought I had made it! I started asking meaning of life questions. I was visited by Jehovah’s Witnesses and talked to them, but I had a problem with their views on blood transfusions. After I left home my parents had become Christians and when I had to have an operation they were praying for me.
Where’s the Scottish Church?
Andy Hunter
Date posted: 1 Jul 2015
Andy Hunter investigates the causes of spectacular spiritual decline north of the border
Christian identification in Scotland has now fallen below that in England.
Nones on the rise
Dr James Emery White
Date posted: 1 Jul 2015
Martin Salter interviews Dr James Emery White for en
James Emery White is senior pastor of Mecklenburg Community Church in Charlotte, North Carolina and founder of Serious Times, a ministry which explores the intersection of faith and culture and hosts ChurchandCulture.org. Recently he authored the book The Rise of the Nones about people with no faith.
Bedside table
Ruth Williams
Date posted: 1 Jul 2015
What’s the last thing you do at night? Ruth Williams sets us a challenge
What does your bedside table look like?
Capital Gains
Courageous perseverance
Graham Miller
Date posted: 1 May 2015
One of the greatest joys of gospel ministry is to hear stories of lives transformed by the good news of Jesus Christ.
However, the Bible warns us that for every seed planted in good soil, there will be others that land on stony ground or among thorns. For LCM missionaries working among the Muslims of Newham or the council estates of New Addington it is necessary to be patient. It can take several years to see a contact come to church, so we cannot give up on a ministry for lack of fruit after 18 months. Instead, we teach evangelists the biblical value of courageous perseverance; courage to reach the difficult, unreached people groups, and perseverance to keep going through the disappointments and daily sacrifices of gospel ministry.
‘Unstoppable’ at this year’s Bible By The Beach
Emily Lucas
Date posted: 1 May 2015
What is every Christian’s prayer?
Surely it is for the message of Christ to spread to every corner of the world and transform lives.
And the winner is… nationalism
George Moody
Date posted: 1 Jun 2015
George Moody reflects on the outcome of May’s General Election
The voters have spoken. Yes, the Conservatives are back, but it is in no small part due to the rise of nationalism.
From pulpit to pavement
John Hawley
Date posted: 1 Mar 2015
John Hawley of the Open Air Mission provides us with 20 quotations to challenge us to get out with the gospel
1: John Wesley
‘It is no marvel that the devil does not love field preaching! Neither do I. I love a commodious room, a soft cushion, a handsome pulpit. But where is my zeal if I do not trample all these underfoot in order to save one more soul?