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CSW calls for renewed prayers for freedom and justice on captive Christian’s birthday
Earlier this year, Rebecca Sharibu delivered a petition, signed by more than 12,000 people, to the Nigerian High Commission in London, which called on the Nigerian Government to take action to free her daughter, Leah, from the terrorist group that is holding her captive. Leah was one of 110 girls…
Kiri Kankhwende
Sharing your faith – getting started is one of the hardest steps
I struggle with imposter syndrome. My job title at the Evangelical Alliance is ‘evangelism and theology officer’. Now besides the fact that my job title makes me sound like a law enforcement officer, the title might lead people to think I find it easy to tell people about Jesus. However, that is…
Richard Powney
Talking Toddlers
The Talking Toddlers report released in May 2020, shows that 74% of all parents with children under the age of five have attended a church-run activity in the past year presenting a huge missional opportunity for the church.This new research was commissioned by HOPE Together, the Church of England,…
The media have it wrong. Churches are not rushing to open their doors
This growing wave of opinion is missing one vital component: churches do not wish to reopen just yet. Don’t get me wrong, churches of every stripe are desperate to be able to meet again, to be able to congregate in a room and worship God, to grow as a body and be a visible witness to their…
Danny Webster
Finding freedom in lockdown
However, we do need to be aware that they are having a significant effect on so many, both practically and emotionally. Whether it be through loss of income, mental health challenges or not being able to see loved ones, the impact of lockdown is being felt. I once chatted with a man called Sam* who…
Catherine De Souza
Christian charity Cornerstone challenges Ofsted's discrimination rating
After receiving inspection results of ‘good’ in 2015 the charity’s fostering work was marked as ‘requires improvement’ in 2019 mainly due to its policy of only recruiting evangelical carers. The policy is in line with the Equality Act 2010, and allows the charity to provide a service to a…
Danny Webster
Scottish Government supporting communities funding
With more details here and here, this is a summary of what has been made available: £350m fund to support welfare and wellbeing £95m to local authorities: £50m in Barnett consequentials from the UK Government’s hardship fund directly to local authorities; £45m added to the Scottish Welfare Fund…
Kieran Turner
Scottish Government responds to Evangelical Alliance joint letter
We were delighted by the positive response from the Government. Aileen Campbell, cabinet secretary for communities and local government (directly responsible for faith and belief), wrote back to us, thanking Scotland’s faith communities for how they have provided support for the most vulnerable and…
Chris Ringland
Thy Kingdom Come 2020: a time for prayer and action
The Book of Acts (1:6-11) begins with this: “[The disciples] gathered round Him and asked Him, ‘Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?’ He said to them, ‘It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by His own authority. But you will receive power when…
John Coleby
Crossteach: resourcing schools, parents and churches
Most young people are now being taught at home. Schools are providing resources and online activities. Parents are often trying to supplement this with additional activities and resources. For Christian parents, they are also faced with the reality that any church-run groups are also not meeting in…
Wayne Harris
Talking Toddlers research presents "huge opportunity" for local churches
The Talking Toddlers report, which surveyed 1,182 parents, goes on to show that of the 62 per cent of parents, more than half (55 per cent) had said they explored their own beliefs as a result of taking their young children along to a church activity, further highlighting the potential for…
Naomi Osinnowo
Public policy Wales update: May
It was a joy recently to email the 60 members of Senedd and 40 (Wales) members of parliament, to inform them that we are praying for them and the decisions they face during this time of considerable challenge. Again, we share what local churches are doing amid the pandemic, and their response was…
What today's lockdown easing in Scotland means for your church
In order to enter the first phase, the following conditions had to be met: The virus has not yet been fully contained, and there is a continued risk of overwhelming the NHS capacity without lockdown restrictions continuing;The R infection number has been below 1 for at least 2 weeks prior and the…
Chris Ringland
Pentecost and the constant mission of the church
So, what can the account of Pentecost in Acts tell us about the nature of the church? Many preachers will go instinctively to Acts chapter 2, verses 42-47. There we get a description of the first Christian community which incorporates worship, teaching, prayer, generosity, hospitality, signs and…
John Coleby
