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You'd have been forgiven for not noticing anything unusual happening in the centre of York a few weeks ago. It was a sunny afternoon and on Stonegate, a popular street with both tourists and locals, it was business as usual. But if you'd have lingered a little, you may have been invited into an encounter that would change your life. A...

Yinka is a man on fire for God. Born in Scotland, raised in Nigeria, and then born again back in Scotland at university, he has pioneered new church plants, led missional movements and now leads The Gate church in Reading. In this latest episode, Yinka challenges us to think about the limitless power we have access to through Jesus -...

The Fusion Gathering last week was a time of celebration—celebrating all that God is doing in student mission—and also a time of preparation for what’s ahead! It was a space to build faith, stir boldness, and get us fired up and ready to go reach the lost. What’s been amazing to see is how students didn’t wait—they stepped straight out of...

What Next? University was fast drawing to a close. The clear path of education that had been so easy to follow was coming to an abrupt halt, and uncharted territory lay ahead. Like me, you may have imagined being more energised by the new world of possibility, but when it arrives it can feel threatening. Looking ahead to the great unknown,...

Physics Evangelism: When Faith Meets the Lecture Hall University is a place where curiosity thrives. Students come with open minds, eager to explore new ideas—both academic and existential. In recent months, we’ve seen an increasing number of students walk into church gatherings on campus, simply wondering, “What’s going on in there?” One evening at Loughborough University, I was preaching on the theme...

Across the UK we are seeing story after story of students walking through doors of church and coming to know Jesus. We are seeing young people dreaming dreams and being led to pick up the bible and believe, but we are also seeing the immense power of invitation. One story I would love to share with you is from a...

I’ve been trying to live in 1 Corinthians 13: 1-12 recently. It’s a surprisingly challenging read. A popular verse for weddings, or memorising, this passage about what love looks like brings a deeply challenging conviction if you allow it to sink in.  At this time of year, as most students depart for their long summer break (shout out to the medics...