All church articles
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ArticleA man stepping down for a woman is a clear representation of Jesus
Katherine Chow, former lawyer and now Holy Trinity Brompton’s (HTB) first female and racially diverse associate vicar, spoke with our editor, Tola-Doll Fisher about her unexpected journey into church leadership and why she is passionate about intergenerational mentoring
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ArticleIf you've got questions about gender and sexuality, don't be afraid to ask God
Ashleigh Hull shares her experience of falling in love with someone of the same sex and how that led to her work with Living Out, an organisation helping people, churches and society talk about faith and sexuality
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ArticleDo we have freedom of religion within our own churches?
Veronica Zundel shines a light on the impact of disagreements around beliefs and practices in the Church.
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ArticleWhy can’t women choose to be childfree?
With a recent survey revealing more women are deciding not to have children, Alex Noel looks at the Church’s attitude in response
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OpinionSound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot highlights the importance of Christians adopting
Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot is a film based on the true story of a church community located in a small South eastern Texas town that adopted 77 displaced children in their community. Maxine Harrison shares her thoughts on the film.
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Opinion‘Domestic abuse can be a difficult subject for the church, and I am trying to change that'
Having grown up in the church as a pastor’s daughter, Lauren Seager-Smith, CEO of The For Baby’s Sake Trust, a charity that aims to break cycles of domestic abuse and give babies the best start in life, says, ’it felt and continues to feel like marriage difficulties and harm in relationships were difficult secrets.’
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ArticleChurch life should be about learning
Veronica Zundel believes the Montessori method provides a good example of education for adults as well as children
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Article‘I want people to forget me, but see Jesus'
Australian singer-songwriter Darlene Zschech was the worship pastor of Hillsong Church in Sydney from 1996 to 2007, producing more than 20 albums under the Hillsong Music label and writing more than 80 published worship songs, as well as six books. She speaks with Jemimah Wright about her achievements and meeting God while battling cancer
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ArticleThere are domestic abusers in our churches
Ann-Louise Graham unpacks the uncomfortable, disturbing and often hidden subject of domestic abuse among Christians and explains the misapplication of scripture by perpetrators
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ArticleGathering together at summer festivals positively impacts our churches
John and Anne Coles led New Wine for many years. Anne spoke with Abi Roff about her experience of Christian festivals, and why she believes they benefit the Church
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OpinionFor people with autism, walking into a busy church can be a sensory nightmare
Church life can be overwhelming and challenging for autistic people, says Triona Brading. On World Autism Awareness Day, here are some helpful starting points for discussions with the autistic people in your congregation.
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ArticleAre we balanced?
The Engage Network is a collaboration of organisations, churches and individuals, with a vision to: “make singleness or marriage a genuine choice for all Christian women and men, through a church which is gender-balanced and teaches about healthy Christian singleness, dating and marriage”. Co-chair Annabel Wheeldon-Clarke explains how the male/female imbalance in Church affects us all
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ArticleGirls’ Brigade: A 130-year legacy
As it celebrates this momentous birthday, we take a closer look at the history of the Girls’ Brigade
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OpinionNot everyone will have a happy Christmas this year and the Church must pay attention to those feeling isolated
Kat Osborn, CEO at Safe Families, reveals a new course to help Christians join the fight to end loneliness in our communities.
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ArticleThe blessing of serving
Marcia Dixon highlights the servant heartedness of many women in the black Christian Church
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ArticleWalking free of shame and stigma in pregnancy and beyond
Hope Virgo asserts that parents suffering from mental ill-health really need the Church to step up and provide support
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OpinionThe CofE’s investigation into Mike Pilavachi has been concluded - church leaders will let you down, but Jesus won’t
Yesterday the Church of England published the results of their investigation confirming that accusations of inappropriate behaviour by Mike Pilavachi were substantiated.
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ArticleHelp for those struggling with addiction
Rev Sharon Murphy has been driven by a 20-year mission to minister to people living on the margins – especially young people impacted by alcohol and drugs
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OpinionAt what point should we be worried about spiritual deliverance ministry?
Rev Dr Helen Hall explores some of the darker consequences of deliverance ministry and asks how we can keep each other safe.
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OpinionNetflix’s How To Become a Cult Leader highlighted two things most Christians already know
Journalist Lauren Windle had two main takeaways from the latest cult documentary to hit Netflix, but they won’t be new information for Christians.
