After a heartbreaking week in Christian news, here are 6 things to do when our leaders fail

By Sarah Yardley2022-03-25T12:42:00

From the resignations of Hillsong’s Brian Houston, Canadian pastor Bruxy Cavey and 24-7 Prayer’s Mike Andrea, to the very public spats over Vineyard Anaheim’s decision to leave the movement, it’s been a week full of very bad news for the Church. In acknowledging the pain of disappointment can be hard to bear, Sarah Yardley leads us into lament, and encourages us to look to Jesus to learn the lessons of good leadership

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Has a Christian leader let you down? Here are 6 ways to respond

2023-10-03T10:20:00Z By Arianna Walker

When our own Christian journey has been significantly impacted by a leader who fails, it can leave us reeling. Here’s six ways we can process the pain while hanging onto our faith and looking to Jesus
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As an American living in the UK here's how I'm using Thanksgiving to share my faith

2022-11-24T15:09:00Z By Sarah Yardley

When Sarah Yardley moved from California to the UK eight years ago, she brought her love of Thanksgiving with her. Here’s how the American festival gives her the best opportunity to share the gospel with her British friends and neighbours
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Five ways to live well during a crisis

2022-11-08T09:42:00Z By Professor Nick Megoran

Amid political instability, the threat of war and the cost of living crisis, it is easy to be overwhelmed by our circumstances. Here’s five lessons Christians can learn from heroes of the faith

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