All Church articles
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Opinion
Why do we never hear about African missionaries?
African missionaries are challenging the modern missionary mindset, says Operation Mobilisation’s Reinhold Titus
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Magazine Features
Secret Kingdom: An exclusive glimpse inside the fast-growing Nepalese Church
Christianity is spreading at an astonishing pace in Nepal. Photojournalist Sindre Deschington gives us an exclusive glimpse inside the former Hindu kingdom
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Magazine Features
Pictures: London church transformed into immersive experience
St Martin-in-the-Fields church has provided the backdrop to a new immersive sound and light experience which celebrates the natural world.
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Opinion
1 in 5 people in Northern Ireland are evangelicals. It’s good news for everyone
Nothern Ireland is far more Christian than others parts of the UK. David Smyth takes a closer look at the data
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Opinion
Building a diverse church is hard. Here’s how to make it easier
150 Christian leaders gathered at Gateway Church in Leeds last month for a one day conference to explore how to better build intercultural churches. Rev Osoba Otaigbe, who instigated the event, shares some of the group’s findings
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Opinion
The death of Christianity in the West has been greatly exaggerated
The tide is turning on belief in God. There’s a growing interest in the Christian message, says Stephen McAlpine
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Opinion
No Suella, the Church is not facilitating bogus asylum claims
Despite Suella Braverman’s claims, the Church is not to blame for Abdul Ezedi remaining in the UK, says Evan L John. It’s a broken system that deports vulnerable Christians and allows violent criminals to remain. MPs should stop slinging mud and work out how to make assessments safer
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Magazine Features
How the Asbury Outpouring changed our church for good
It’s one year since an outpouring of the Holy Spirit in Kentucky caught the world’s attention. Many church leaders from around the world travelled to Asbury University and ‘natural sceptic’ Al Gordon was among them. He tells the story of what God did, how it changed his life and why he believes revival is not just possible, but imperative
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Reviews
City of Echoes - Jessica Wärnberg
Jessica Wärnberg has a background in religious history and the history of art; she certainly brings an artistic touch to this magnificent book. Painting word pictures using shades, colour and contrast, Wärnberg demonstrates rigorous research and a deft touch in handling complex historical material. This is a ...
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Regular Columnists
Are you in a cult?
Questions are healthy. If you’re in an environment where voicing doubts is forbidden, then watch out, says Rend Collective’s Chris Llewellyn. You could be in a cult
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Real Life
‘Losing my wife led me to people with leprosy’
When Jonny’s wife Rachel died suddenly, aged just 39, the grace of God and the support of his local church community carried him and their three young boys through the darkest days of their life. Now he’s working to ensure that those with leprosy get the same support
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Opinion
Ichthus founder Roger Forster (1933-2024): Passionate preacher, evangelist and intellectual
The founder of Ichthus Fellowship, Roger Forster, has died at the age of 90. Roger was widely considered to be one of the most prominent figures in the UK evangelical church. The worship leader Graham Kendrick, and current Ichthus leader Henry George pay tribute to him
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Opinion
In Trump we trust? Most evangelicals are still backing him
As Donald Trump celebrates an overwhelming victory in the US’s first election contest of 2024, Jared Stacy notes that most white evangelicals are among his supporters. What does this mean for the future of the American Church?
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Magazine Features
Restoring the age-old ministry of spoken blessing
When we speak blessing over people, communities and places, we are agreeing with God for his kingdom to come there. It’s different from praying, and can often be the key to unlocking salvation, healing and the miraculous, says Roy Godwin
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Magazine Features
A cathedral of creativity
There aren’t many Christian conferences where you can pour your own beer from the church-owned brewery, or meet the beekeeper in charge of the hive on the church roof. Billed as “two days of wonder”, Renaissance is designed to inspire Christians in the creative industries to encounter ...
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Opinion
How to share your faith with people 'not like you'
Christians are least likely to feel confident sharing their faith with marginalised communities – refugees, asylum seekers, those who are homeless. But those are the people most likely to be living in gospel poverty, says Efrem Buckle. Let’s start with the one, and reach out with confidence
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Opinion
Charlie’s Bar: How this viral advert encourages and challenges the Church
People are dying of loneliness. While pubs might provide a temporary respite, the Church has so much more to offer, says Alex Drew. Let’s introduce people to the eternal friendship of Jesus this Christmas
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Regular Columnists
More than just friends - early Church community was radical
Being part of a community of believers wasn’t just a ‘nice-to-have’ for the first Christians. Fellowship was vital for a family’s wellbeing, explains David Instone-Brewer
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Regular Columnists
When preachers get it wrong
Jeff Lucas on having to apologise for a thoughtless comment made while in the pulpit
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Testimonies
‘A near-death experience led me to Jesus’
After overdosing on cocaine, Michelle Steele’s heart stopped, and she experienced a terrifying vision of hell