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From little things big things grow
Over two millennia, the christian church has been at the forefront of social justice and care for the vulnerable. From care of the poor, the sick and abandoned babies in the early church, through establishing hospitals…
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Do we want them to learn and grow, or do we want to control them?
Is teaching in church as much about keeping control as about effective learning?
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UK church growth: confusing information
I’ve written twice before this year about church decline or growth in UK, USA and Australia. If you find stats boring, feel free to not read further. But if you’re interested in trends for the future,…
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A haven for the lonely?
There’s a loneliness epidemic in many countries, they say. People are feeling lonely like never before. Does the church have a part to play in this situation? Are there people we could be caring for, or…
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Boredom in church
Being bored or boring is not a recipe for changing the world. And that is the church’s task.
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“Try not to be bland”
Good advice from an experienced church leader – keep things interesting and fun. Try not to be bland!
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Older …. and bolder?
We live longer these days (on average). Threescore years and ten is now just the beginning of old age. If you live in a first world country and get to 70, you can expect (on average)…
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A massive turnaround for the church?
There used to be three clear realities about the church in England (and elsewhere in the western world). Attendance numbers were dropping, young men didn’t go to church, and Covid would cause even faster decline. Now,…
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Church and mental health
They say western cultures are experiencing a mental health epidemic. Broken relationships, anxiety, addictions, violence, guilt, depression and psychological disorders are some of the evidences or causes of a sharp rise in those seeking help. We…
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A modern version of an ancient ritual
I recently participated in a modern version of the ancient Stations of the Cross.