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For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 I recently became an auntie for the 7th time to a beautiful baby girl called Olivia. After months of prayer, her parents decided on her...

“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 Have you ever had that amazing friend who goes over the top with great presents, or the one who picks you up in their car in the...

As students begin to head home for Christmas, how can we, as local churches, support them as they return to the churches they were sent from just 4 months ago?  They’re not youth anymore. This might seem obvious but it’s worth mentioning. You might have not seen them for months and the work Jesus has done whilst they’ve been away. They will...

Students always have a story to tell. Not just a capital-T “Testimony”, but little nuggets of what God is doing in their lives. Maybe a story of answered prayer. Or a bible verse that’s come alive for them. Or a time when they’ve stepped out in faith and seen God show up.  One of the challenges is that these stories stay hidden!...

I arrived at university in London 10 days after 9/11. I remember how the impact of that event shifted all of the conversations we had in the corridors and cafeteria after our theology lectures - what did ‘welcoming the stranger’ look like on a personal and national scale if we were afraid or suspicious of them? How would we engage in...

This is one of four articles reflecting on my early experiences and discoveries of the US church when it comes to reaching and discipling young adults. I have no assumption that all of these learnings are true for everyone, everywhere, all the time. However, I do hope you find this perspective a helpful challenge. So here’s a bit of insight...

This is one of four short articles reflecting on my early experiences and discoveries of the US church when it comes to reaching and discipling young adults. I have no assumption that all of these learnings are true for everyone, everywhere, all the time. However, I do hope you find this perspective a helpful challenge. So here’s a bit of...