Paying female church staff?
Rebecca and Eleanor’s second article based on research among single Christian women working for churches and ministries
In last month’s en, we gave an overview of our findings concerning single women Christian workers.
WEST in Union
Michael Reeves
Date posted: 1 Feb 2016
There are big changes afoot for one of the UK’s independent theological colleges
On 12 January, WEST (Wales Evangelical School of Theology) announced that it is to transform into Union.
Five years after Cape Town
Julia Cameron
Date posted: 1 Feb 2016
Julia Cameron brings us up-to-date with the Lausanne Movement
It is five years this month since the Cape Town Commitment was published. In that time it has spread out widely, and down deeply, across the continents, in major and ‘minor’ languages.
Knowing God Better
Longing for blessing
Jonathan Lamb
Date posted: 1 Feb 2016
It spans 140 years and crosses cultures and continents.
It’s a remarkable story. It has revolutionised hundreds of thousands of lives. It has had a radical impact on churches and communities. It has launched new mission movements and pushed forward the frontiers of the gospel. And it continues to expand, not through formal organisation or slick marketing but, we believe, as a movement of the Spirit.
Serving as a single woman
Rebecca and Eleanor investigate the joys and challenges of the unmarried Christian worker
Biblical Christianity values singleness like no other world religion.
When pastors play power games
Marl Meynell
Date posted: 1 Mar 2016
Mark Meynell says there is an urgency for the church to reflect on its use of power as much as on its teaching of truth.
You can’t see or even detect them… but that is precisely why riptides are so lethal.
Legal eagles
Gemma Adam
Date posted: 1 Apr 2016
Gemma Adam of FIEC Practical Services helps churches embrace legal responsibilities for the sake of the gospel
The legal system and the Word of God can sometimes seem entirely contrary.
The Third Degree
CU Spring missions
Kate Duncan
Date posted: 1 Apr 2015
‘For the first time, I have begun to understand Christianity.’
So said a student at a London university following an evening of Sixties’ style festival fun and a talk on ‘The God who Loves us’. She had joined hundreds of other students for one of the joint London Christian Unions’ (CU) city-wide events during their mission week in January. It was a week of creative and persuasive evangelism with lunchbars, Text-a-Toasties, question boards, free cafés, photo booths, questionnaires, Grill-a-Christian, Meals with a Message, art exhibitions, musical performances, testimonies and dramas.
Spend it, save it, give it
Graham Beynon
Date posted: 1 Jan 2016
Graham Beynon on how to review our finances at the start of the new year
How is your bank balance?
Dateline Christianity
As we start 2016, Joy Horn has been discovering some significant anniversaries in Christian history for en
Events
In AD 66, after years of frustration under Roman rule, the Jewish Revolt broke out in Jerusalem against the occupiers. The desperate and bloody strife culminated in the sack of Jerusalem four years later by Titus, son of the Emperor Vespasian.
OMF: ‘staying aligned’
Julia Cameron
Date posted: 1 Dec 2015
Julia Cameron on the 150th anniversary of the foundation of the Overseas Missionary Fellowship
A spoof of the Bee Gees song ‘Staying Alive’, was sung by senior leaders at OMF’s 150th anniversary, as a gathering in July celebrated its beliefs, vision, mission and values.
The culture war in South Africa
Philip Rosenthal reflects on how the church needs to up its game
Sometimes it is helpful to step back.
A day trip to Calais
Ruth Bullock
Date posted: 1 Feb 2016
Ruth Bullock tells us about a recent mission trip to the ‘Jungle’
In early December, seven Christians from Guildford set off for their first visit to the ‘Jungle’ refugee camp in Calais.
Taking every opportunity
Daniel Shwe
Date posted: 1 Dec 2015
How Christmas invitations led to conversions of Chinese students
My name is Daniel Shwe.
Small church on a small island
Phil Lo Bao
Date posted: 1 Jan 2016
Phil Lo Bao reports on the spiritual needs of the Isle of Man
‘The Isle of Man, where is that?’
Rebuilding a nation
Phil Reid
Date posted: 1 Jan 2016
Phil Reid walks us through the ideas embedded in Nehemiah 8.1–12
A nation lies in ruins. There is a need to rebuild – physically, morally, spiritually.
The Third Degree
Student carol services
Kate Duncan
Date posted: 1 Jan 2016
Carol services remain a popular part of Christmas for students.
Christian Unions (CUs) are uniquely placed in their universities to provide that festive celebration and share the good news of Christ incarnate in creative ways.
The working class and Christ
David Binder
Date posted: 1 Dec 2015
David Binder interviews SixtyEightFive founder, Ian Williamson.
Many have argued that the evangelical church in the UK has been largely dominated by the middle class.
Is our leadership wasting talent?
Catherine Cowell and Sean Kennedy on releasing the enthusiasm of church members
‘No, the church won’t be able to support your project, because it’s not part of what we do,’ said the Revd Simon.
The Third Degree
IFES World Assembly
Kate Duncan
Date posted: 1 Oct 2015
What do you get when you gather 1,000 evangelicals from 148 countries in a Mexican resort?
Nothing less than una fiesta grande: a plethora of culture and a little foretaste of Revelation 7.9: ‘…there before me was a great multitude that no-one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and in front of the Lamb…’
Work in Progress
Being a big noise?
Roger Loosley
Date posted: 1 Oct 2015
Subject: Dr Phil Harper, CEng MIMechE MInstNDT PhD MEng, who runs his own company in Sheffield making ultrasonic measuring and monitoring equipment for engineering applications. Married with two children.
Age range: 30–40.
Interests: Food, cooking, DIY.
RJL: Were you were brought up in Sheffield?
Phil: No, I was brought up on a farm in Kilkenny in Southern Ireland.
When is failure faithful?
Dr Mike Ovey
Date posted: 1 Nov 2015
Dr. Mike Ovey asks if current evangelicals are in denial about some important matters
A week ago I was at a major Church of England jamboree as a friend was installed in a new and more senior post.
Capital Gains
Regular visiting
Graham Miller
Date posted: 1 Aug 2015
We live in a shallow world of internet ‘friendships’.
In contrast to this, the London City Mission perseveres with the long-term commitment and depth of relationships that we find described in the Bible.
World Cup – give it a try?
Neal (Paddy) Patterson
Date posted: 1 Oct 2015
Paddy Patterson invites us to make the most of the opportunities that the Rugby World Cup offers
This next few weeks are a great opportunity to reach anyone in Britain with a sporting bent now that the Rugby World Cup has arrived on our shores.