Tag: People
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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 and schools, to the end of slavery and the civil rights movement, Christians have had a large impact. But…
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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, there are some useful things we can learn,. from those who think the UK church is growing fast among…
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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 welcoming? Loneliness, 2025 The statistics aren’t always consistent, but it is clear that many people, especially in first world…
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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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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) to live to about 85, with women getting an extra year or two more than men. What does a…
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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, half a decade after Covid, it seems all three realities were wrong. The numbers Just over 2 months ago,…
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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 would all want the church to be a place where people can find acceptance, care and healing, and certainly…
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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.
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Voting with their feet
How is the church doing in 2025? What things are working and what are causing problems?
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It’s all about communication
Review of an important book on communicating the Christian faith in today’s western culture.