All Church articles – Page 8
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Reviews
This meticulously researched biography of a 19th century preacher will have limited appeal
Baptist Wriothesley Noel, the largely-forgotten minister at St John’s Proprietary Chapel, London, was a popular preacher who drew large crowds. He was also an aristocrat with strong political connections, and one of the leading voices of the evangelical wing of the Church of England.Always pushing for ...
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Reviews
Justin Welby's new book calls the Church to peacemaking
A new book from the Archbishop of Canterbury is always going to be a notable event. Previous holders of this office have published somewhat impenetrable books, so it is a pleasant surprise to find Archbishop Justin’s prose to be approachable and perspicuous. The book is all about ...
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Magazine Features
Hidden disciples: Rediscovering Jesus’ female followers
Far from being a male-only cast, there were plenty of women among Jesus’ disciples and the early Church leaders.
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Testimonies
‘I thought only stupid people believed in God’
Guillaume Bignon reveals how a series of improbable events, and an awakening of his conscience, helped move him from assured atheist to confident Christian
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Interviews
Archie Coates: Succeeding Nicky Gumbel, tackling LGBT issues and reaching the lost
The new leader of HTB reveals his future plans for the largest Anglican church in England
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Interviews
Evangelist Michael Youssef: ‘I want to see a million souls saved'
As he celebrates 20 years of his ministry, Leading the Way, the forthright evangelist shares his passion for proclaiming the gospel
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Testimonies
'A simple invitation to a brilliant Christian camp changed my life'
A simple invitation radically altered the course of Tony Uddin’s life
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Opinion
Inviting people to know Jesus doesn’t always mean inviting them to church
Jesus wants you to invite others into his kingdom, says Efrem Buckle. But the invitation might look different to what you imagined
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Opinion
The Holy Spirit is moving powerfully at the Lambeth Conference
God used Archbishop Justin Welby’s message to open an “umbrella of faith” yesterday, and lead the Anglican Communion into a bright new future, says Bishop Jill Duff
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Opinion
'Bishops should always have the name of Jesus on their lips' Archbishop of York's message to church leaders
Evangelism is the core business of the church says Archbishop Stephen Cottrell
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Magazine Features
Christians are losing the culture war…but so is everyone else. What would Jesus do?
In everything from trans rights to the inclusion of gay people in our churches, people on both sides of the debate believe they’re losing the argument. Jamie Cutteridge explores why
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Reviews
Why Christian leaders need friends, not fans
The number of well-known evangelical pastors exposed for committing ministry-ending sins has reached such a level that entire books are now being written on the subject. Here’s our review of Katelyn Beaty’s offering, Celebrities for Jesus
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Interviews
Alpha’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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Thank God it's Monday
Christ-like consultancy: ‘My faith is always present with me in the workplace’
The best, most Christ-like thing for the client is usually good for business, says Lizzie How
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Regular Columnists
Why children’s ministry needs a creative revolution
Wonderfully told Bible stories laid the foundation for Chine McDonald’s decision to become a Christian. She says the Church needs to find innovative ways to engage the next generation in the richness of our faith
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Magazine Features
Is complementarian theology abusive?
In the wake of abuse scandals and the #MeToo movement, Megan Cornwell asks: is it time for Christians to re-evaluate Church teaching on gender roles?
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Magazine Features
'I want to love God with all my mind, but as an autistic Christian, my brain works differently to yours'
After years of feeling she didn’t fit in, an adult diagnosis of autism helped Erin Burnett understand why her brain worked differently. Here, she shares practical ways Christians can reflect the love and acceptance of Jesus to the one in 100 autistic people in our pews
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Magazine Features
How to raise anti-racist children and grandchildren
It’s not good enough to be merely ‘not racist’, Christians must teach their children and grandchildren to be ‘anti-racist’, says Loretta Andrews. She unpacks the distinction and provides practical tips for acting justly when it comes to raising the next generation