All Pentecost articles
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Reviews
Testament is a daring adaptation of the Book of Acts. But it works
Reimagining the book of Acts on a modern-day British council estate sounds mad, but Testament makes it work without forsaking the Gospel truth. Angel Studio’s modern re-telling lands with spirit
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Magazine Features
Stop 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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Regular Columnists
Power to preach
At Pentecost we remember how the Holy Spirit equipped the first Christians with supernatural gifts so they could witness for Christ. May the same be true today, says Lucy Peppiatt
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Opinion
What Pentecost taught me about my identity in Christ
As a Black British Pentecostal Christian, Joe Aldred has never been in doubt about the power of the Holy Spirit to transform us from the inside out. It’s what allows us to be more than conquerors, he says
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Regular Columnists
More than just friends - early Church community was radical
Being part of a community of believers wasn’t just a ‘nice-to-have’ for the first Christians. Fellowship was vital for a family’s wellbeing, explains David Instone-Brewer
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Opinion
Why 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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Opinion
A worship flashmob is happening this Pentecost. Here's how you can join in
The convener of the National Day of Prayer UK, Jonathan Oloyede wants Christians to take to the streets at 3pm on Pentecost Sunday. Here's his vision in full
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Regular Columnists
Better than fire
Writing ahead of Pentecost Sunday, Lucy Peppiatt says the greatest gift the early Church received was not signs and wonders, but a fresh revelation of the love of God
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Real Life
God is still in the miracle business. I know because he did one for me
When God supernaturally rescued Joanna Watson from a car crash that could have ended her life, it set her on a new path. She’s spent years collecting stories of other miracles and, ahead of Pentecost, says we should expect them in our own lives, too
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Interviews
Archbishop Angaelos: ‘The world needs the Church more than ever’
The world needs the Church in all its breadth and diversity, says the first-ever Coptic Archbishop of London.
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Opinion
3 ways Pentecost speaks to our post-pandemic world
Here’s why Pentecost is more relevant than ever says Ryan Diaz
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Opinion
What is Pentecost?
Worship leader, Pete James, explains what Pentecost means to him and why we must continue to celebrate it