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A church toddler group transformed my life. What could your group do?
In reality I think that my journey to faith started long before this. I was always quietly interested in spirituality, and churches fascinated me. I had met many Christians in my life and was always struck by their positivity, contentedness and kindness. I certainly had lots of questions that I…
Cara Macdonald
#WorldBookDay, sight loss, and the best-selling book ever written
I remember aged nine on holiday in Cornwall being totally absorbed by my first reading of Lord of the Rings. And as a young man, one book that stood out was Richard Foster’s Celebration of Discipline which I re-read many times and can now recognise the impact it has had on my journey with the Lord…
Tim Jeffery
Ukraine, Nationalism and Gender Identity
In episode 4 Peter, Damilola and Danny are back to discuss the news, in a week that is now dominated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
VAWG series: We need more than policy to resolve this problem
The answer to that question depends on who is answering it... Conservative MPs or supporters argue that under successive Conservative-led governments VAWG remains a top policy priority. The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 was a landmark success, expanding powers to the police and crown prosecution service…
Alicia Edmund
Responding to the invasion of Ukraine with prayer and action
Yet we have also witnessed the remarkable resilience and strength of many. The aggression, violence and expansionism of the Russian leadership shows some of the worst traits of humankind, but in the outpouring of kindness, compassion and solidarity we have also witnessed hope in these dark and…
Gavin Calver
Hopeful voices: evangelism and Covid-19, what have we learnt?
Date and time: Tuesday 13 September 2022 (starting at 10.30am) – Wednesday 14th September 2022 (finishing at 5.00pm)Location: Moorlands College, Christchurch Campus, Sopley, Dorset, BH23 7AT Conference Price: £150 (including formal sit-down evening meal) / £125 (excluding formal sit-down evening…
How to be human in a time of war | Being Human
The invasion of Ukraine has captured the international community with horror and outcry. Jo asks us the question: how are we to be human in a time of war?
Scotland moves closer to tackling commercial sexual exploitation
Thankfully, there may finally be some changes ahead. Over the past few months, momentum has shifted in the Scottish Parliament and these issues are rising up the agenda. Two debates in the parliament (Prostitution Law Reform, 3 November 2021 and Online Pimping, 10 February 2022), have shown how…
Chris Ringland
Ukraine: Do we care more than other wars?
In episode 5 this week, Peter, Jo and Danny take a deeper dive into issues beyond the headlines in Ukraine as we think about how to respond to the war as followers of Jesus.
Intercultural Church Conversation 2022
Watch the Intercultural Church Conversation. With insights from our keynote speakers, Jessie Tang and Anderson Moyo. The video is available exclusively to members of the Evangelical Alliance.
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VAWG series: Christians have a role to play
And yet, the church is made up of sinners. Broken people living in a broken world. In 2018, member organisation Restored conducted research which revealed that one in four church goers had experienced abuse in their current relationship and 42.2 per cent experienced at least one abusive act in a…
Jo Evans
Intercultural worship: praise beyond borders
Christians all over the world have developed and honed their own way to worship – for many, it is witnessing a symphony of multiple instruments, perhaps a seven-piece band with a stage full of energy and fire for the gospel. For others, it is the gentle sound of a soloist singer accompanied by the…
Carla Jacobs
China: Where saying “God loves you” is now a crime
The current crackdown on Christians in China is hitting believers online and in person. Among the latest to be detained is Zhou Jinxia, a Christian woman who is a regular visitor at Beijing's Zhongnanhai Xinhua Gate with her cheerful smile and her banner bearing a bright red cross. The message of…
Release International
Take heart
The problem was I was just about to preach. I needed a moment to compose myself. For years now, my newsfeed is full of some of the worst news of my lifetime. I’ve begun to stop checking it to guard my emotional health. We must lament and pray. But today I want to bring some balance to your…
Phil Knox
