Andy Bannister
Dr Andy Bannister is the director of the Solas, an organisation focused on persuasively communicating the message of Jesus (and equipping Christians to do the same). Andy spends most of his time speaking to audiences of all faiths and none in universities, businesses, pubs, coffee shops and in the media, helping people to take a fresh look at the good news of Jesus. For more from Andy and Solas, see solas-cpc.org/shortanswers
OpinionWhy I’m pleased the Pope visited a mosque, but declined the invitation to pray there
When Pope Leo politely declined to pray inside a mosque, he modelled how Christians can show respect for our Muslim friends, while being clear about our theological differences, says Andy Bannister
OpinionWhy are Christians less likely to share their faith than Muslims?
Don’t let fear hold you back from sharing your faith, says Andy Bannister. God is at work in the world today, and he wants to involve you in his mission
OpinionChurch of England cowardice is hindering our evangelism
The CofE hierarchy care too much about what plays well in the liberal media - and its damaging our gospel witness, says Andy Bannister
OpinionHow to start spiritual conversations with friends who don't care about faith
Many of our evangelistic approaches assume that people have questions about the Christian faith. But how do we engage people who appear not to be in the least bit bothered? Andy Bannister shares one idea
OpinionDawkins dodges a debate…again
The most famous atheist in the world has stated "there are no good arguments" for God’s existence, yet continues to run away from debating a philosopher who appears to have plenty, says Andy Bannister
OpinionWhy your favourite stories are full of Christian meaning
From Harry Potter to The Lord of the Rings, our most loved stories concern the battle of good over evil. That’s because we’re wired that way, says Andy Bannister. It’s only in a universe where good wins out in the end that stories make sense
OpinionFrom Islam to Atheism to Christianity - the unlikely conversion of Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Ayaan Hirsi Ali's astonishing announcement that she has become a Christian, is almost as surprising as if Richard Dawkins had entered the priesthood, says Andy Bannister
Magazine FeaturesWho created human rights? (and why it's a problem for atheists)
It is 70 years since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations. Following his Big Conversation debate with Peter Singer, Andy Bannister says the document still poses a significant problem for atheists
