All Church articles – Page 6
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OpinionWhy has revival not yet come to the UK?
For years, Christians in the UK have comforted themselves with the thought that revival is just around the corner. So, asks Malcolm Macdonald, where is it? And what can the Church do to hasten it?
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ReviewsShiny Happy People: Exposing the secrets of an evangelical poster family
Amazon’s hit documentary makes for uncomfortable viewing, says Sophie Killingley. But she believes Christians should engage with it, and be mindful that such abuses aren’t confined to America’s Bible Belt. They could happen in a church near you too
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OpinionAI can run a church service or it might end the world. But it can’t replicate God’s divine love
As a consortium of AI experts warn of the risk of human extinction at the hands of AI, hundreds attended a church service in Germany generated and hosted by ChatGPT. How should Christians view such things, asks George Pitcher? Can we find a theology of AI?
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ReviewsUnconventional - Sharon Dickens
When Sharon Dickens was asked to set up a women’s ministry in her church in Glasgow, she looked for resources to help her. She found many that outlined good theological foundations, but nothing practical. After a decade of trial, error, growth and setbacks, she wrote the resource ...
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InterviewsNicky Gumbel: ‘If we want to see revival, we must address the sin of racism’
The rejection of the Windrush Generation was a self-inflicted wound from which the Church is still recovering, says Alpha pioneer, Nicky Gumbel
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Thank God it's MondayThe cancer specialist: 'My faith compels me to seek solutions'
The Church is made up of Christians from a myriad of different professions, and yet their ordinary tales of God at work rarely get told. In this series, we bring you stories of faith on the frontline
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Regular ColumnistsA church divided on ethnic lines cannot stand
It’s a sobering thought, but the next time the Census religion data is revealed in ten years’ time, the Church in England and Wales is unlikely to have grown. Look ahead to 30 years’ time, and the number of Christians will make for even more grim reading. ...
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OpinionWhen leaders fail, it makes me want to leave the church. Here’s why I’m still clinging on
Recent years have seen a number of prominent evangelical leaders fall from their pedestals. Jacinta Read says although such revelations have made her want to walk away from the church, she’s choosing to stay in the hope of rebuilding on more solid foundations
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OpinionOfsted’s problems are theological: here’s how to fix them
Nick Megoran has interviewed dozens of teachers and church leaders in order to understand how we can better manage and motivate people in the workplace. As the suicide of head teacher, Ruth Perry, continues to cast a spotlight on Ofsted inspections, Nick argues that our theology of success needs to change
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Magazine FeaturesThe Premier Christianity guide to summer festivals
From all-weekend worship to preaching, teaching and fellowship in a field, here’s our pick of the 2023 Christian festivals coming your way
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Magazine FeaturesIs a new move of the Holy Spirit taking place? 3 leaders weigh in
After reports of a fresh outpouring at Asbury University, Emma Fowle speaks to three leaders to discuss what God might be doing
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InterviewsRick Warren: ‘I’m embarrassed by a lot of things done in the name of US evangelicalism’
The pastor and best-selling author tells Megan Cornwell how he changed his mind on women in ministry, why he’s ashamed of American evangelicals and what convinced him that gay relationships are ‘not God’s best’
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Real Life‘Civil war displaced our people. But even in the wilderness, God is there’
When civil war ravaged South Sudan and displaced his community, Rt Rev Joseph Aba, Bishop of Liwolo, followed his people into exile. He says God is powerfully at work in the Ugandan refugee camp in which he now ministers
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OpinionAI will probably preach the best sermon you’ve ever heard
Artificial Intelligence is here to stay, says Andy du Feu. The onus is on us, as Christians, to get to grips with the moral, ethical and spiritual implications. Here’s his top three tips for engaging in this brave new world
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OpinionThis is what I’ve learned about Christians from years of trying to make them laugh
‘Clean comedian’ Andy Kind says Christians can be a tough crowd – it’s time to lighten up
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Magazine Features30 years on from Stephen Lawrence - Guvna B on racial justice and the Church
On the 30th anniversary of Stephen Lawrence’s murder, award-winning Christian artist Guvna B asks: how much progress has society and the Church made when it comes to racial justice?
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Regular ColumnistsOur church has banned cheesy Christian signs. There's a better way...
Source: Flickr / au_tiger01 Recently we decided to add a digital notice board to the outside of our church building. Some might feel this is an extravagance, and many churches would not have the resources (or desire) to spend money on signage, but a road study revealed ...
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Regular ColumnistsTroubled: Why I'm still overcoming sectarianism
My mum’s teen years were characterised by routine bomb scares. But the most frightening part isn’t the horrifying violence she witnessed, but the nonchalance with which she talks about it. Northern Ireland’s atmosphere of hatred was her version of normal. Humans are incredibly adaptable. Even the ...
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Regular ColumnistsJesus hasn't returned yet. Why not?
In the first century, something or someone stopped Jesus’ second coming. David Instone-Brewer explores what happened and asks: What is it that is holding him back today?
