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The #fusionroadtrip spent two days in Durham, equipping the local church to love their uni. About twenty of us had a go at listening to God and stepping out in boldness with what we heard... the results were so exciting, here’s just one of the stories, as told by Bekah: 'As we were praying for God’s heart for Durham and what...

I like to pray out loud. It helps me to concentrate and formulate my thoughts. Some of my friends tell me they chat to God in their heads as they walk around town. We are all different. Recently, on a walk to the bank I needed to talk to God about something and was finding it hard. I noticed that lots...

How can I ensure that the faith of the young people I work with lasts? As a youth worker, this is a question that I am faced with all the time and yet there never seems to be a quick fix answer. I’m sure most of you reading this can think of young people who have walked away from their faith....

Are you passionate about poverty and angered by injustice? Roots is a completely FREE conference for students to explore the roots of global poverty. Come and hear about Christian Aid’s trailblazing campaigns work on tax and climate justice, learn how to plan a successful campaign, and get a rare opportunity to apply for funding to organise your own event. The weekend will...

It’s a funny balance this one. When does a strong social group, a bunch of brilliant friends, a solid core of students in a church community, become a clique? When do the get-togethers become exclusive, inward-focused, uninviting? And what do you do if the balance tips too far? Student mission is a lot about living in real, honest, accepting community with...

A friend recently asked me, “How do you work with young adults and stay sane? They know nothing and they think they know everything - annoying!” I shared Richard Rohr’s quote with him. “Without the old man, the young man can’t do anything. Without the young man, the old man won’t do anything.  It is so important for established church leaders to...

"What's the plan when you graduate?" A student's answer to this question usually involves jobs and money.  Their answer hardly ever includes location or church community. Not on the radar. When I ask more directly people say, "I could go anywhere, wherever the job is. I guess I'll find a church there too."  The Bible is full of people who are committed to...