All Church leaders articles
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Regular ColumnistsThe Church has a pastor problem – but not the one you think
While abusive leaders must always be held to account, most pastors are simply trying to shepherd their congregations faithfully. Jeff Lucas explains why they need our prayers, encouragement and support more than our suspicion
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Magazine FeaturesWhat if your church doesn’t need more money…?
A leading social scientist is claiming that constraints make us better because they fuel greater creativity and innovation. Martin Saunders considers whether the logic could be applied to your church
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OpinionThe Church has the answer for a generation that fears stillness – but we’ve abandoned it ourselves
When a government trial restricted teenagers’ access to social media, some reported anxiety and a sense of isolation. Derek Hughes argues the findings reveal something deeper than screen addiction: a generation in fear of silence, and a Church that has forgotten how to inhabit it
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Magazine FeaturesChurch is overwhelming for many. Here’s how to help
Church should be a refuge – but for many, attending a Sunday service is tough. AJ Gomez investigates why some Christians find gathering together difficult, and what both leaders and individuals can do to help
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OpinionChris Brain has been brought to justice. The Church must now confront spiritual abuse
Chris Brain’s conviction of indecent assault has brought justice but it also raises deeper questions about power, coercion, and spiritual abuse within the Church. Hayley Chapman-Todd explores how the Church is beginning to respond to the issue of spiritual abuse and what more must be done
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Regular ColumnistsBeware, protect and forgive: Jesus' message to church leaders
Church leaders have been given great power by God. They must use it responsibly and for the good of the whole body, says Lucy Peppiatt
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Regular ColumnistsProtect the flock: Unpacking Jesus’ instructions to church leaders
Church leaders have been given great power and responsibility by God. They must use it for the good of the whole body, says Lucy Peppiatt
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Magazine FeaturesWhy are some church leaders abusive? As a priest and psychotherapist this is what I think is going on
Hurt people hurt people, as the saying goes. Rev Karen Hunter Kriwald looks at how narcissism and trauma may be effecting Christian leaders
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News AnalysisWhy are church leaders opposing plans to move the British embassy to Jerusalem?
A swathe of church leaders including the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin are concerned about Liz Truss’ plans to move the embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Here’s what’s going on
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Opinion7 leadership lessons for pastors after Liz Truss' disastrous mini-budget
Our new Prime Minister’s recent behaviour is a masterclass in how not to lead radical change, says John Stevens
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InterviewsAlpha’s Nicky Gumbel on retiring from HTB, evangelising the world and addressing racism
As he retires from leading the largest Anglican church in England, the Alpha course pioneer and prolific church planter says he’s just getting started
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OpinionChurch leaders aren't looking for special praise...but they deserve it!
Clergy became essential key workers during the pandemic, tirelessly serving their communities. Now it’s over, let’s not forget that they may need supporting too, says Most Rev Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York
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Regular ColumnistsThe ‘fool for Christ’ prophetic word that changed my life (thanks, Gerald Coates)
Once in a great while, we bump into one-of-a kind people. Their brilliance, kindness, way of thinking and turn of phrase turns our own heads and hearts. We want to be around them. Formerly a leader of the Pioneer network, and a significant voice for many decades ...
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OpinionThe week that changed the world?
After gay conversion therapy U-turns from the government, high profile debates over transgender athletes and a contentious letter signed by Lord Rowan Williams and other church leaders, Peter Lynas wonders if this was a world changing week
