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Compassion UK supporter: "Togolese mothers, I stand with you"
In Togo, West Africa, one in every 20 babies will die before their first birthday. This is the equivalent of you going to your local toddler group and knowing that one or two of those babies won't be here in the next year. Just think how shocking that would be. Thankfully, in the UK, it isn't every…
Michelle Pannell
Book review: Leading – The Millennial Way
Using the research and Simon’s extensive leadership experience, the book investigates major traits of millennial leaders and considers how these traits can be considered benefits, rather than the stereotypical negative assumptions often made about them. For example, the authors challenge the idea…
Abi Jarvis
A right royal birth
Congratulations came in from Hollywood A-listers, the Obamas and people adorning Union Jack jumpsuits as they lined the streets in a show of support. The birth also prompted Prince William to welcome Harry and Meghan to the 'sleep deprivation society’. As a fellow member of this esteemed society,…
David Smyth
Helen's Headlines
Produced by Helen Calder, Helen's Headlines are short resources with a Christian ethos for anyone involved in leadership of a Christian charity or church, especially smaller ones. With 40 years of experience, including 17 years as executive director: finance and services at the Evangelical…
A daily struggle for some
On Tuesday evening I visited a friend who I’ve known since I was around 18 years old – that’s a good 16 years. As I made my way into her flat, I noticed that the lights were off and, despite it being a bright, sunny day, her curtains, except one, were drawn. I told her I thought it was dark, but…
Naomi Osinnowo
Will you join me in prayer for Nigerian political leaders?
Today, good governance and responsive leadership ensure that we all enjoy the dividends of democracy and freedom. Democracy, which connotes majority rule (the candidate with the majority of votes at an election wins the election), carries with it the responsibility of protection of minority groups…
Connect resource: Scotland
The Evangelical Alliance longs to see Christians engaging with their MSPs in a productive and loving way but we recognise that sometimes it can be difficult to know where to start. We hope that this resource will help you to begin to build relationships with your MSPs and encourage you to pray for…
Julian Richer – what a Christian public leader
In addition to this, a third of the £9.2m he received for the shares is being given back to the staff (excluding the directors), who will receive £1,000 for every year they have worked for the retailer. The average pay-out will be £8,000 but there are 39 employees with more than 20 years’ service.…
Abi Jarvis
NOW CLOSED: Children not in school consultation guide
In April 2019 the Government published a consultation entitled Children not in School. It proposes new legislation around home education and out-of-school education settings. Some years ago, when the Government was consulting on registering and inspecting out-of-school settings via Ofsted, the…
NOW CLOSED: Government proposals risk register of church activities
Last month, the Government published a consultation entitled Children not in School, on possible legislation around home education and out-of-school education settings. Our Advocacy team at the Evangelical Alliance, have highlighted some concerns with the consultation and asks whether this is the…
Government proposals set to resurrect state-backed register of church activities, says Evangelical Alliance
The Evangelical Alliance, a UK wide Christian group, are calling for the government to abandon proposals to regulate out-of-school settings across England. The government is currently consulting on proposals around home education and out-of-school education settings, which are marred by ambiguity…
Heading to the hills?
After a frenzied campaigning period, polling day itself is rather strange. Generally, electoral rules prohibit broadcasters and other media outlets from reporting on an election campaign or predictions until the polls close. Our plethora of political pundits, who are used to making predictions and…
John Coleby
Church comms improvement project
Do you ever walk past a church notice board that makes you want to weep? Have you looked for a local church online and found its website impossible to navigate or non-existent? Have you had an offensively ugly flyer through your door inviting you to a church event and wished such an important…
Jo Swinney
Renewal Christian Centre, Solihull: new leader, renewed mission
This led to a series of encounters, including getting caught on the school’s CCTV praying around the grounds at midnight, witnessing to sports teams in local pubs, and spending all his waking hours reading the Bible. Jonny’s love for people, sport, reading and travel always taught him to enjoy the…
Naomi Osinnowo
