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Transformed
Barely a day seems to go by without a transgender news story. From the bathroom wars in the US, to arguments about sporting rules based on gender, from disagreements about school uniform policies, to advice from the British Medical Association to use the phrase 'pregnant people' in place of…
Peter Lynas
Transformed
Jesus loved people and debated issues. The gospels are full of stories of all sorts of people encountering and being encountered by Jesus. He sought out some of the most marginalised of society and made time for them. His love knew no boundaries, even though He didn't always agree with those He…
Why I wrote Transformed
I felt ill-equipped to answer these questions. The Bible has much to say on identity and the importance of the body, but I needed to understand more if I were to offer any guidance. I decided to read all I could and meet with people for whom this is a very real experience. So, I met with the trans…
Peter Lynas
Transformed: Considering transgender with Peter Lynas
Peter Lynas, author of Transformed: Understanding transgender in a changing culture, introduces the resource, including some of the key issues and how the church can respond.
Transformed: the resource
This short introduction seeks to help Christians, as individuals and gathered communities, begin to understand and respond well to transgender individuals and the broader ideological movement. It is designed to help work out our Christian understanding of what it is to be human practically,…
Transformed: Tim's story
As Tim shares in Transformed, he has walked alongside his father who transitioned from male to female. Here he tells us more about his experience of transgender, how his faith guided the way he walked alongside his family and what he wants for others as they engage with transgender in society.
Evangelical Alliance releases Transformed; an introduction on transgender
The Evangelical Alliance has produced Transformed as a brief biblical and pastoral introduction to understanding transgender in a changing culture. The resource follows an extended period of consultation and discussion and seeks to provide a nuanced contribution into a debate that creates…
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…
Ryan's Story
Ryan was caught up with drugs and in trouble with the police, until an encounter with Jesus transformed everything.
Evangelical Alliance Northern Ireland
“Our history shows us the power of prayer”
Marlin and Barbara had been missionaries in Pakistan and India. They spoke Punjabi, the language of many of the newcomers, and understood their culture, so they were entrusted with the work. They settled in the city with their six young children. Two years after their arrival, in December 1974,…
Ramesh Malhan
Northern Ireland
We serve and represent churches, organisations and individuals across Northern Ireland, encouraging churches to work together in evangelism and social action.We believe that together, we can see Northern Ireland transformed with the good news of Jesus Christ.
Wales
Mae’r Cynghrair Efengylaidd yng Nghymru yn uno mudiadau, eglwysi ac unigolion er mwyn yr efengyl. Trwy ymgysylltu ag aelodau ar draws yr enwadau, lleoliadau, grwpiau oedran ac ethnigrwydd, i gyd yn rhannu’r angerdd i gyhoeddi Iesu, rydyn ni’n gweithio i weld Cymru’n cael ei thrawsnewid gan efengyl…
Public Leadership
The world is in desperate need of great leaders. Every walk of life needs leaders who embody integrity, humility, boldness, and most importantly, the servant-heartedness of Jesus. That is not exclusive to the church but must extend to every sphere of society – to the public and private sectors, in…
