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The CofE: Time for evangelicals to leave?

The CofE: Time for evangelicals to leave?
Dave Williams
Dave Williams

On Friday 3 October, the Church of England announced that the Bishop of London, Sarah Mullally would succeed Justin Welby as Archbishop of Canterbury.

There has been a substantial response from all quarters - not surprising given how big the news is. I’ve seen some responses along the lines of arguing that the new appointment offers the best of a poor set of options, and some bemoaning the terrible disaster that they consider this to be. Those responses from within the CofE have a uniting theme: evangelicals can and must stay and fight in the Church; they must not desert their flocks and must continue to care for them.

12 churches started in Birmingham

12 churches started in Birmingham
Dave Williams
Dave Williams

More than 12 churches have either started since 2020 or are set to start in Britain’s second largest city, the ‘Birmingham Collective’ reports.

The group was set up in 2010 (then called 2020 Birmingham) and comprises leaders from the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches (FIEC), Newfrontiers and Acts 29. With many churches closing over the next few years, the group says it is only scratching the surface, while Birmingham’s population is growing rapidly.

Responding to Matthew Parris: is euthanasia to be encouraged?

Responding to Matthew Parris: is euthanasia to be encouraged?
Dave Williams
Dave Williams

One of the concerns many of us have raised over the years is that legalised euthanasia (or assisted dying as it is now commonly described) would lead to increased pressure on vulnerable people to end their lives.  

We were laughed at for this and accused of relying on a 'slippery slope argument.' 'Don’t be silly', we were told. 'This is just about giving the right to a good death to those who wish to take it up.'

The urban priority

The urban priority
Dave Williams
Dave Williams

Dave Williams reminds us of some uncomfortable facts about the evangelical church

‘The UK is a mission field and the church needs to step out of maintenance mode and into mission mode.’

Letter

Church plants again
Dave Williams
Dave Williams
Date posted: 1 Mar 2017

Dear Sir,

I think it’s a good thing that there’s an ongoing conversation about church planting into our unreached areas via your letters page. I know that, from time to time, en puts the spotlight on church planting and on gospel work in tough areas. Maybe another spotlight on the great work happening in needy areas would be timely.

Letter

Church planting
Dave Williams
Dave Williams
Date posted: 1 Jan 2017

Dear Sir,

I'm writing in response to Paul Hinton's letter about church planting in our council estates and urban areas (Sick Church Plants, December en). I agree that there is a big need in these areas and encouraging people to plant in our most needy contexts is challenging.

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