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Aiming for excellence in children's ministry

Aiming for excellence in children's ministry

I recently read a great book on children's ministry called Build on Jesus by Deepak Reju and Marty Machowski. It …

Reviews
Reading the Bible, with  no fuss, bells or whistles

Reading the Bible, with no fuss, bells or whistles

Coming from an evangelical perspective, this is a genuine strength. It is ideal for regular Bible reading, sermon prep, or …

Letter

Thank you - your views

Date posted: 7 Jan 2026

Dear Editor, Thank you for the November issue of en. I found the wide-ranging selection of articles both …

Comment

Jon Barrett

Clinging by your fingertips?

Jon Barrett
Adrian Reynolds

Church: Is big really beautiful?

Adrian Reynolds
Kirsten Birkett

Connection and community for the lonely

Kirsten Birkett

Features

Features
A life faithfully given: The funeral of Richard Turnbull

A life faithfully given: The funeral of Richard Turnbull

A packed and full-throated congregation of family, colleagues and friends of Rev Dr Richard Turnbull (who died on 26 November …

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Be an encourager

Be an encourager

Recently a member of our congregation approached me after the service. She had come to offer a word of encouragement. …

Features
A new movement to multiply gospel workers

A new movement to multiply gospel workers

In May 2024, an important event was held at Yarnton Manor in Oxford. Organised and hosted by 9:38 (which exists …

UK & Ireland

UK & Ireland
Bristol CU awarded ‘society of month’

Bristol CU awarded ‘society of month’

Members of the Christian Union at the University of Bristol met hundreds of students this November as they welcomed them …

UK & Ireland
‘Emerging young leaders' meet in Keswick

‘Emerging young leaders' meet in Keswick

A group of 15 “emerging young leaders” gathered at the Pencil Factory in Keswick, in the heart of the Lake …

UK & Ireland
Churches gear up for Life ’26 nationwide mission

Churches gear up for Life ’26 nationwide mission

Churches across the country are preparing for a focused period of evangelism. Life ’26 is a nationwide gospel mission, starting …

World

World
Ethiopia: Fresh hope through publishing house

Ethiopia: Fresh hope through publishing house

A new publishing house is giving evangelical leaders hope for the future in Ethiopia. The initiative is supported by representatives …

World
Venezuela's evangelicals: 'It's time to fast & pray'

Venezuela's evangelicals: 'It's time to fast & pray'

Venezuelan evangelical leaders are calling believers in the country to a week of fasting and prayer after President Trump's dramatic …

World
EU states ‘must’ recognise LGBT couples

EU states ‘must’ recognise LGBT couples

Member states of the European Union (EU) must recognise legal unions established in other EU countries, even if such unions …

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Reformed theologian Paul Helm dies

Reformed theologian Paul Helm dies

Well-known Reformed theologian and philosopher Professor Paul Helm has died.An expert and writer on John Calvin, he was also …

People
Martin Dickson

Martin Dickson

Martin Dickson is Wycliffe Bible Translators’ new Director of Churches. In this role, Dickson will serve as a link between …

People
Lewis Campbell

Lewis Campbell

Lewis Campbell will be the new pastor of Kirkwall Baptist Church in Orkney, Scotland. He leaves his current role as …

Reviews

Reviews
Bible stories are so cool!

Bible stories are so cool!

So let’s look at some children’s books that focus on some foundational Bible basics.

Reviews
Remember who is God

Remember who is God

“Wanna hear a joke about a control freak? Yes, you do!” Jonny Ivey’s Control Freak: Let your restless heart …

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Whole life discipleship

Whole life discipleship

As a pastor I was very grateful to The London Institute of Contemporary Christianity (LICC) for their emphasis on whole-life …

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Letter

Pardon? - your views

Date posted: 6 Jan 2026

Dear Editor, It is very encouraging to see younger men being brought into the preaching ministry. But it needs …

Letter

Ryder’s Christian origins - your views

Date posted: 4 Jan 2026

Dear Editor, Regarding Charles Gardner’s letter in the December en [see the letter online here] about the Ryder …

Letter

Recorded hymns - your views

Date posted: 26 Dec 2025

Dear Editor, This is an enquiry about whether you know of any Christian organisation who supply equipment of recorded …

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