May 2nd 2012 -
Hands scrambled, empty chairs were upturned and excited whispers spread like wildfire. I had been kind of surprised when only about 60% of the sixth form assembly put up their hands up to indicate they would agree with the statement “I hope I find a £5 note today”. Apparently 40% just weren’t bothered. The atmosphere changed, though, when I told them...
May 1st 2012 -
Over the last decade tens of thousands have benefitted from Student Linkup. Students have found great friends and churches, parents have been reassured, churches have grown. Student Linkup is a positive response to the latest research that shows ‘73% of Christian students don’t connect with a church at uni’. Student Linkup lasts for 90 days and it costs £200 a day. This...
Apr 30th 2012 -
Every week someone asks me, "Why do 73% of Christian students not go to church*?". It does seem ridiculously high doesn't it? Many factors contribute to this statistic. But I believe it is helpful to look at this as relationship breakdown. At the core of relationship breakdown there is often a difference in expectations and assumptions between the two parties...
Apr 25th 2012 -
My week at Spring Harvest was something of an eye opener. Parents and grandparents alike reacted with fresh eyes when told about the pathway we create to connect young people with local churches and other Christians before they've even left home for uni. Parent after parent looked at us with hungry, grateful eyes and I was reminded again how simple,...
Apr 24th 2012 -
5 days | £5 each | 5 celebrities | 5,000 people | Raising over £500,000 In May 2012 we invite you to join the movement and Live Below the Line for Christian Aid 5 days eating off £1 a day, 7-11 May*, you can raise money to fight extreme poverty. What is Live Below the Line? There's not much you can do with £1. In...
Apr 23rd 2012 -
This summer we have an opportunity to set everything alight, to start a fire that will burn beyond human control. Let’s torch the place! On the first of December 2011, I joined with thousands of people across 55 cities to pray and worship God in public. This happened under the banner of 7:14 Prayer. It was fascinating to see such a grassroots...
Apr 20th 2012 -
Fusion are committed to changing the following statistic. Please will you help us? ‘73% of Christian students don’t connect to church at uni’* Over 90 days this Summer Fusion aim to prepare and connect 2500 new students to churches in their place of study. It is essential this is done well; damaging not to do it at all. Connecting to a local...
