AJ Gomez
AJ Gomez is news and features journalist for Premier Christianity where he covers a wide range of topics including faith, culture and current events
News Analysis2,000 more churches could close within 5 years. Can Britain save its sacred spaces?
With 2,000 churches warning they may close within the next five years, heritage professionals and church leaders gathered at the Victoria and Albert Museum to confront the crisis facing Britain’s churches. AJ Gomez went along to find out their plan to address what some are calling a “national emergency”
Magazine FeaturesUpgrade your wardrobe! 10 Christian fashion brands you need to know about
Whether you’re looking for some new clothes for yourself, or just keen to start your Christmas shopping early, these faith-filled yet stylish apparel brands have plenty to offer
Real Life‘I was kicked out of a restaurant because of how I look’
Living with neurofibromatosis, Oliver Bromley has been mistreated his entire life. But he’s still choosing resilience over revenge
Magazine FeaturesFrom bread to biscuits: 4 inspiring Christian social enterprises
Business isn’t just about the bottom line. All across the UK, Christian-run companies are providing employment opportunities for people on the margins. And proving that enterprise can be about restoration, dignity and second chances
TestimoniesFrom heroin addict to hope-bringer
Andy Moore’s traumatic childhood set him on a path that pushed his life to the brink and left him in a coma. Then, a second chance from God came in the form of a life-changing phone call
News AnalysisPastor Jerry Eze hosted 2025’s largest gathering of Christians in the UK. Here’s what happened
40,000 Christians gathered in London’s ExCeL for the annual New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations event. AJ Gomez reports
Real Life‘I refuse to let stage four kidney disease stop me praising God’
When Candice McKenzie was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that affected her kidney function, she refused to slow down. Years on, the Premier Gospel presenter is sharing her testimony and continuing to bring joy to the airwaves
Testimonies‘I was ready to end my life but God showed me the light’
After a lifetime of masking hurt with alcohol, Craig Paton hit rock bottom. On the brink of taking his own life, a moment of sunlight brought clarity and changed everything
Real Life‘My colleague was murdered by Kenyan police. I spent seven years fighting for justice’
Award-winning human rights lawyer Janice Muchemi explains how her Christian faith motivated her to keep campaigning for justice, even when the odds were stacked against her
News AnalysisThe pro-life movement lost the votes on abortion and assisted suicide. What went wrong?
After the House of Commons voted to decriminalise abortion and legalise assisted dying in the same week, campaigners are warning that decisions on life and death issues are being taken without proper scrutiny
News AnalysisWas Michael Jackson a Christian?
Following recent reports that Michael Jackson accepted Christ just days before his death, AJ Gomez investigates the King of Pop’s faith journey
TestimoniesFrom suicidal star to servant of Christ
Marc Mero reached the pinnacle of professional wrestling, all while secretly battling a drug addiction that was tearing his life apart. When the facade crumbled, he lost his will to live. But just as he was ready to end it all, an encounter with God changed everything
Magazine FeaturesFrom poverty to promise: Witnessing Compassion’s life-changing work in Uganda
Having travelled to Uganda to report on their work first-hand, AJ Gomez says the Christian charity Compassion are breaking generational cycles of poverty and giving families a hope and a future
Real Life‘Healing from trauma has been a long journey. Now I’ve written a book to help others’
Tracey-Jane Campbell was a successful music artist. But behind closed doors, she was struggling to come to terms with childhood trauma and abuse. Now, she wants to help others
News AnalysisAs 1,455 make decisions for Christ, Franklin Graham wants you to know that bold gospel preaching still works
Reporting from London’s ExCel where 17,000 people gathered to hear Franklin Graham preach the gospel, AJ Gomez witnessed 1,455 people making a commitment to Christ. It’s all part of a youth-driven model for evangelism which is bearing significant fruit
ReviewsTestament is a daring adaptation of the Book of Acts. But it works
Reimagining the book of Acts on a modern-day British council estate sounds mad, but Testament makes it work without forsaking the Gospel truth. Angel Studio’s modern re-telling lands with spirit
InterviewsNic Fiddian-Green: The acclaimed sculptor and recovering alcoholic on his search for the face of Christ
Best known for his equine sculptures, Nic Fiddian Green opens up about his new, deeply personal work — a crucified Christ — and the journey of suffering, reflection and solitude it led him on
Real Life‘God called me to improve the mental health of a million people’
After becoming disillusioned with his military career, Will Petty reached rock bottom, grappling with depression and alcoholism. He explains how God led him to a greater purpose and a new vocation – to forge a path for others to find their healing
News Analysis3,500 churches have closed over the last decade. But is this a problem or a path forward?
As historic church buildings are repurposed into gyms, cafes and even mosques, many are fearing the decline of Christianity in Britain. But others say it could be an opportunity to refocus the Church’s mission
Opinion10 brilliant things Pope Francis said about God
Few leaders spoke with the warmth, wisdom and weight of Pope Francis. No matter the subject of his address his words cut through and challenged us to see each other, the world and our faith differently. Here are ten of his most profound statements
