In this article, Tim shares the similarities, the differences and the inspiration that Parkrun offers to church leaders for their sermon preparation and their community engagement through connecting with their local Parkrun.
Read MoreIn this article, Duncan Williams explores righteous rebellion. Sharing from personal experience, not all rebellion is wrong and loving Jesus is where we need to keep our focus and hearts on.
Read MoreBehind these statistics are real people; women like those you pictured at the start of this article, women who will be sitting in your pews, keeping the fact that they are being abused secret due to fear and shame.
Read MoreFaithful preaching, much like the squirrel’s work, requires preparation in and out of season. It does not matter if you feel like it or not, or whether you are excited about the biblical passage before you, or even if it feels familiar.
Read MoreOver the years, I’ve talked with many Christian congregations and groups about climate change. In the course of these conversations, I’ve discovered that there are three questions that come up over and again. Why not speak proactively to these concerns in your preaching?
Read MoreOver the years, I’ve talked with many Christian congregations and groups about climate change. In the course of these conversations, I’ve discovered that there are three questions that come up over and again. Why not speak proactively to these concerns in your preaching?
Read MoreOver the years, I’ve talked with many Christian congregations and groups about climate change. In the course of these conversations, I’ve discovered that there are three questions that come up over and again. Why not speak proactively to these concerns in your preaching?
Read MoreIn this article, Andy Peck explores the challenges and the rich potential of preaching from the New Testament letters. Insightful, practical, and encouraging for preachers at every stage.
Read MoreDo you enjoy preaching? Does sermon prep or any part of the preaching role hurt? Steve Holmes unpacks the topic for us in this article.
Read MoreIn this article, Andy highlights the growing need for discipleship and explores how the epistles can guide us during Lent in reaching those who are thirsting for more.
Read MoreFrom its small beginnings after the ashes of World War II to the challenges of the 21st century, MAF’s ministry has been blessed in ways Jack and Stuart could never have imagined.
Read MoreIn this article, Andy summarises the training he delivered in last year’s Preaching Workshop. He explores the nuances of preaching, focusing on the importance of understanding how the congregation may receive the message and what to take into account.
Read MoreDo liberals and conservatives have polarised views on the place of creativity in preaching? We asked two preachers from different ends of the theological spectrum to give us their thoughts…
Read MoreIn this article, John Hayward shares how he came to write his book Rediscovering the Magic of Christmas: An Advent Adventure from Genesis to Revelation (IVP, 2024).
Read MoreIn this article, Wendy Pawsey explores the blessings of generosity and what it means to give and receive generously. How has God instructed us to act with generosity? And how can we increase our generosity to receive more in return?
Read MoreWhy should we encourage STEM conversations in the church? Has science been treated as a subject for a sermon that is to be avoided as it causes controversy and conversational unrest? Perhaps in the digital age we find ourselves in, we need to foster a love of science that encourages more scientific individuals to engage with the church and become missionaries in their fields.
Read MoreArminius is probably one of the most influential thinkers you’ve never heard of. His insights, controversial at the time of his life, became a motivation for renewal of the church, and were a major influence on the Wesley brothers, the founders of Methodism.
Read MoreA perspective on Hosea by John Griffiths. His viewpoint on the outrage of Hosea at the instruction to marry a promiscuous woman. A reflection of God’s marriage to his church, broken and adulterated.
Read MoreAs we journey through January, Ronda Knight introduces us to the reflective practice of the Examen. Encouraging us to look back, around and forward, Ronda unpacks the intimacy and insights to be found in this ancient Spiritual Exercise, which has been adapted for today.
Read MoreAndrew Gant is the author of the recently published book, Deck the Hall: the stories of our favourite Christmas Carols. Here he introduces us to some of the stories behind them.
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