May 2015 Issue

Getting God’s vote
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If you are reading this, it’s reasonably likely that you are an evangelical Christian. And if you are an evangelical Christian, it’s very likely that you will be voting in the general election on 7th May (indeed, 94% of evangelicals are very likely to...

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Features

Election special: David Cameron

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In an exclusive piece for Premier Christianity magazine, Prime Minister David Cameron speaks up on the significance of the Christian faith. More

Religion | Politics

God's Army

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‘Blessed are the peacemakers,’ Jesus said. Hundreds of Christians serve in full-time ministry to the armed forces. David Masters investigates the challenges... More

World | Religion | Ethics | Lifestyle

Profile: Eugene Cho

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Krish Kandiah meets Eugene Cho, justice advocate and the founder of Quest Church, Seattle, which has just bought former church leader Mark Driscoll’s Mars... More

Mission | Leadership

Living on a prayer

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Pray faithfully for your local community and expect transformation, says Gerard Kelly. More

Money | Environment | Prayer

The Rules of Engagement

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What does it mean for Christians to be engaged with culture, and why is it so important? Five years on from his first Premier Christianity culture column,... More

Film & TV | Arts | Literature | Sport | Celebrity | Music

From witchcraft to Christ

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From birth, David Ole Kereto’s life was marked out. He was to become a witch doctor, like his father, but God intervened. More

Mission | Prayer | Bible

Citizens of heaven and the politics of earth

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Christian values are foundational to political democracy, says Lord Richard Harries, so Christians should be at the forefront of the fight against political... More

Mission | Bible | Leadership | Religion | Politics

Girl interrupted

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Having struggled with depression from childhood, Laura Miles became dependent on self-harm. Reaching rock bottom in her early 20s, she formed detailed... More

Health | Lifestyle

The changing face of festivals

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Many of us book a place at the same Christian festival or convention year after year. We know the programme, we have finally worked out how to navigate... More

Arts | Music | Family | Lifestyle | Worship | Leadership | Youth & Children

News

L’Arche founder awarded Templeton Prize

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Jean Vanier, 86, has won the 2015 Templeton Prize, worth £1.1m, for ‘his innovative discovery of the central role of vulnerable people in the creation... More

Society

Suicide attack on Pakistan’s Christians kills 16

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At least 16 Christians have been killed and more than 70 injured in Lahore, Pakistan, after two churches were attacked by suicide bombers. More

World | Church

Church appoints more female bishops

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Downing Street has confirmed the appointment of the Church of England’s second and third female bishops. More

Leadership | UK | Church

Welby: ‘Evangelism is for all Christians’

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In an exclusive interview with Premier Christianity, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby spoke about his new drive to re-engage Christians in evange... More

UK | Church | Religion | Mission
 

81% of Christians say Britain’s moral direction is wrong

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Most Christians believe David Cameron’s time as prime minister has been bad for British believers, according to a new poll, while 81% believe Britain is... More

UK | Church | Society | Ethics
 

Vicar apologises for Muslim prayer service held at his church

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The Vicar of St John’s in Waterloo, London, has apologised after allowing Muslim prayers to be held inside the church building.  More

UK | Church | Mission | Leadership

People in the news

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We bring you news of Creflo Dollar, Richard III, Pope Francis and more... More

UK | World

Dramatic rise in church-based volunteering

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The number of volunteers involved in church community projects has risen by nearly 60% in the past four years, according to a new survey from Christian... More

Mission | Leadership | UK | Church
 

Premier Christian Radio’s licence renewed

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Premier Christian Radio will continue to broadcast on DAB Digital Radio, following a deal with radio transmission provider Arqiva. The news comes after... More

UK | Church | Society

Regulars

Q&A: Brian Heasley

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Brian and Tracy Heasley and their two children spent nearly eight years in Ibiza with 24-7 Prayer. Brian, who is now director of 24-7 Prayer in the UK,... More

Q&A | Literature | Mission

Slow up

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I stared at the envelope and tried to halt the rising feeling of dread that sickened my stomach. Printed on the corner of the stern brown stationery was... More

Jeff Lucas | Family | Health | Lifestyle

To infinity and beyond

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Could the mathematics of infinity point to something beyond this universe? More

David Instone-Brewer | World | Science

Reviews

21st Century Evangelicals

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Edited by Greg Smith // Instant Apostle More

Titus for You

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Tim Chester // The Good Book Company More

Simply Hymns

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Various artists // Integrity Music More

Wounded by God's People

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Anne Graham Lotz // Hodder & Stoughton More

Home for Good

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Krish Kandiah // Hodder & Stoughton More

Celestial Fire

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Dave Bainbridge // Open Sky Records More

The Amazing Technicolour Pyjama Therapy

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Emily Ackerman // Muddy Pearl More

 

Songs for the Election

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Dave Rose picks the tracks he thinks are perfect for the political season. More