All Discipleship articles
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ReviewsWant to make disciples? This book will show you how
The leader of student ministry Fusion has written a brilliant handbook which provides a clear framework for fulfilling the Great Commission, says our reviewer
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OpinionJustin Bieber’s viral list of 10 family values is bold and biblical
Justin Bieber’s list of values has struck a chord with millions after being posted online. But impressive as they are, Phil Anderson says Christianity has always insisted that intentions only become transformative when they are translated into Spirit-led daily practices
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OpinionEvangelising the world by 2033 is not a biblical deadline. And it may do more harm than good
Declarations about “reaching every person with the Gospel by 2033” have been endorsed by prominent Western church leaders including Nicky Gumbel and Rick Warren. Evangelising the world before the 2,000 year anniversary of Christ’s resurrection may sound visionary, but Joseph D’Souza says the target sends the wrong message to the watching world. He’s urging the West to stop putting metrics ahead of mission
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OpinionThe way people are finding Jesus is changing. Discipleship needs to as well
Gen Z are finding Jesus, but are they finding a Church ready to help them grow in faith? Emma Fowle explores the clash of culture no one is talking about
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Magazine FeaturesDynamic Discipleship: Your practical how-to guide for growing followers of Jesus
Signs that church attendance may finally be increasing make for encouraging reading. But bums on seats on a Sunday isn’t the same as kingdom growth, warns Fusion’s Luke Smith. Here’s how you can join with Jesus’ mission to make disciples that make disciples
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Real LifeWhat’s it like to have ADHD in church? A mother and son share their story
Philippa Bolton missed her son’s Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) for many years. This ADHD awareness month, Philippa and her son, Isaac, share their advice for Christians with the diagnosis - and the churches that support them
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OpinionStop benching us — the Church needs millennials back on the field
Millennials aren’t done with Jesus but Jean Kabasomi says many are being made to feel like an afterthought by the Church. It’s time to move them from the benches and back onto the field before a whole generation slips away
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ReviewsThe book helping you to grow spiritually in your 50s and 60s
Christopher Ash’s latest book offers guidance, encouragement – and a few strong opinions – for navigating the “afternoon” of life with faith, wisdom and purpose
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OpinionMillions are watching these bizarre AI Bible videos on TikTok. Should you be worried or encouraged?
Artificial intelligence offers a new way to bring ancient stories to life — but the latest TikTok trend is also leaving millions vulnerable to mistakes and misrepresentations, says Chris Goswami. Here’s his low-down on some of the best and worst AI Bible shorts
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OpinionNo more playing it safe, it’s time the Church reclaimed the role of chaos
While many churches prioritise order, structure, and predictability, Rev Jamie Sewell says true revival isn’t born of control, but of holy disruption
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OpinionFactory farming is a faith issue. Here’s a Christian response to chlorinated chicken
The conversation around the prospect of chlorinated chicken coming to UK has primarily focused on food safety, Hadden Turner says that focus is misguided, and much more concern should be directed toward animal welfare, environmental damage and what our food choices say about our faith
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OpinionUK churches are reading the Bible with refugees and it's leading them to Christ
It is a tragedy that so many newcomers to the UK never step foot inside a British home. On World Refugee Day, Simon Lennox encourages Christians to share their lives – and faith – with those who might need it the most
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Regular ColumnistsMy Christian walk has been more of a stagger
Christian maturity takes a while…or even a lifetime, remarks Jeff Lucas
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Magazine FeaturesStop asking God to join your plan. Wait for the Spirit instead
Jesus’ call is clear: Go into all the world. But first – wait. It’s a strange command that echoes through scripture, where fire and wind signal God’s presence but never arrive according to our schedule. As Pentecost approaches, Tyler Staton invites us to rediscover the surprising rhythm of Spirit-led mission
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OpinionGen Z is spiritually hungry. Try these 3 questions to move the conversation closer to God
Drawing on years of youth outreach, Darin Stevens shares three simple yet powerful questions that can guide today’s seekers toward an encounter with God
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OpinionMillions across Asia know nothing about the Bible. How can we reach them?
Bible Society’s Patmos study shows vast numbers in Asia haven’t heard of the Bible — yet many are open to it. Arleen Luo asks: are we still listening — and are we ready to respond?
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Opinion‘We’ve never seen spiritual hunger like this before!’ Revival is here. Here are 4 ways you can steward it
Revival isn’t coming, we’re already living in it everyday, says Eric Rafferty. This is your call to wake up to a new spiritual season and learn how to live in the everyday transformational movement of God
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Opinion6 lessons you may have missed from the quiet revival
News of a growing number of young people - and in particular young men - turning back to Christian faith has grabbed the attention of even the secular media in recent months. It’s great news, says Jean Kabasomi. But behind the headlines of this quiet revival, there are lessons the Church needs to learn
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Magazine Features4 extraordinary churches
Forget stained-glass windows and high ceilings. From barges to nightclubs, here are four unusual churches bringing faith to unexpected places
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Regular ColumnistsJeff Lucas on when a stranger moved in with him
Jeff Lucas was told the man in question was kind and utterly trustworthy. But he still felt uncomfortable when a stranger moved into his house
