All Premier Christianity articles in October 2001

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    Once Upon A Time

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    As Dreamworks sends Shrek into the ring to take on Disney for the children's fantasy market, Mark Greene considers the use and abuse of fairy tales.

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    Married to a woman minister

    2014-01-26T00:00:00Z

    The role of the minister's spouse has often been seen as a tricky one. But now with the introduction of women priests into the Church of England increasing numbers of men are having to relate in a whole new way to their churches Nick Page talks to the men about some of their struggles and asks the question: what do you call them?

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    What Makes Joel Tick?

    2014-01-26T00:00:00Z

    Once a decade the Evangelical Alliance organise an assembly of Christian leaders. As thousands prepare to attend next months assembly John Buckeridge met Joel Edwards, the General Director of Evangelical Alliance to discover his hopes for the assembly, what he thinks the last one achieved, and to find out more about what makes Joel tick.

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    Global Pressure

    2014-01-26T00:00:00Z

    A global culture of consumerism is affecting British Christians. Tom Sine and John Smith warn of the trends to give less to charity while spending more on consumer goods as we buy into a 'me first' materialistic culture. Read on and be challenged!

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    Church Invisible: Episode Four

    2014-01-26T00:00:00Z

    Returning from a meeting on 'the future of the church' Nick Page is flung into the future, to the year 2040, where he is given the chance to find out for himself.

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    Coaching : A Tool for the Church?

    2014-01-26T00:00:00Z

    It’s all the rage in the corporate world, but how could coaching benefit the church? Andy Peck looks at the likely benefit and asks whether it will take off in a big way.

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    New Patterns of Church

    2014-01-26T00:00:00Z

    Surprising and colourful new patterns of church are emerging. Instead of 'one size fits all' - a dazzling mix is being born. Michael Moynagh celebrates these new niche churches. Surprising and colourful new patterns of church are emerging. Instead of 'one size fits all' - a dazzling mix is being born. Michael Moynagh celebrates these new niche churches.

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    In Bed With The Devil?

    2014-01-26T00:00:00Z

    In the second of his Faithworks series Steve Chalke unpacks some of the growing opportunities for partnership with local government and other agencies.