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When was the last time you fasted? Is it part of your regular rhythm of discipleship? Until last year, it was something I just did occasionally. It is now something I really value because of the following things: 1. It's a great way to process frustration. When we are out of control, confused, disappointed, exasperated or even devastated, fasting is a great way...

Rhys has been a Christian for a whole year; he became a Christian in his first term at uni and I have picked his brains for all the best top tips on how to invite all students to #Trychurch. Check out his story…   Going through school, R.E. always made sense, but I didn't grow up around church. I didn’t know how...

Jesus told us to be liberal...with how widely we sow the word!  In Mark 4, Jesus tells the parable of the sower when the farmer scatters the seed and it falls on different types of surface with various results. Then explains it's meaning. Jesus doesn't explain many of the parables so it's worth taking note when he does.  "The farmer sows the word....

Most students haven't stepped inside a church before, at least not on a Sunday.  A #TryChurch freshers stand creates a platform to connect with thousands of freshers and invite them to #TryChurch; dare them to experience something life changing, to discover community, discover home and discover Jesus. Key things to bear in mind... #TryChurch is banner under which churches can collectively share...

I used to hear stories of people walking into churches and just ‘knowing’ they were home, even if they had never gone to church outside of weddings, Christenings and funerals. I'd heard stories of people feeling ‘called’ to a specific church, whatever ‘called’ meant. I’d heard stories of people choosing a church because it felt like family from day one. I'd love...

There are many great reasons for us to pray if we want to reach all students with the good news of Jesus. But here are my top 3! 1. If God is God, then he can do whatever he likes. He could draw the heart of every student towards himself. He could move a generation and change the minds of the...

Advertising on social media is a brilliant way of engaging with students online. There is huge potential for reaching out to students who have never been to church or experienced faith. Social media advertising is a way to target audiences on specific networks through demographic information, so targeted audiences can view your brand in their feeds. You may have noticed if you...