All UK Church articles – Page 2
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ReviewsThis book explores why Black British Christians are leaving mainstream churches
A new book by E.P. Louis argues that many Black Christians are not rejecting God, but a form of Colonial Christianity they’re encountering in British churches
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ReviewsA warm and gracious book about evangelicals? How refreshing!
It’s time to confidently own the ‘evangelical’ label. That’s the argument of Good News People, a new book by Evangelical Alliance leaders Phil Knox and Gavin Calver. Our reviewer says it’s an important and timely title
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Magazine FeaturesThe battle for the parish: Inside the Church of England’s civil war
As evangelicals in the Church of England push for new churches to be planted while traditionalists rally to “save the parish”, the incoming Archbishop of Canterbury will need to grapple with questions of place, power and what it really means to be a local church in 21st-century England. Tim Wyatt reports
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OpinionRupert Lowe says Britain is a Christian country. Is it?
The Restore Party has been inaugurated with a pledge to keep Britain Christian at the centre of its mission, but with abortion rates high, porn culture thriving, and the meaning of marriage being diminished, Lois McLatchie-Miller questions whether Britain is currently Christian in anything other than name
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OpinionThe Quiet Revival is happening. We have the stats – and the stories too
Responding to Pew’s criticism of Bible Society’s Quiet Revival report, Mark Woods points to data that reinforces YouGov’s findings of a Christian resurgence in the UK, including recent research from Pew themselves
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News AnalysisIs Soul Survivor Watford being unfairly rewarded after the Pilavachi scandal?
Two years after founder Mike Pilavachi was exposed for abuse and bullying, Soul Survivor Watford has been given a prominent role in the Diocese of St Albans’ renewal strategy. Is it inappropriate to ‘reward’ the church in this way? Tim Wyatt takes a closer look at the story
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Magazine FeaturesWhat’s wrong with Christian nationalism?
As thousands take to the streets and Christian imagery is fused with nationalist politics, many are asking whether this represents a legitimate expression of the gospel or a dangerous political theology. The Evangelical Alliance’s Danny Webster explores the issues
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Magazine FeaturesHow to preach sermons for every day life
Preaching has a unique power to shape how Christians live beyond Sunday. Joe Warton explores how your message can move from inspiration to formation, equipping ordinary people in your congregation to follow Jesus in the everyday realities of picking up their grandkids from school, watching TV or playing canoe polo
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ReviewsThis provocative book may unsettle church treasurers
If your goal is stable finances, you’ve misunderstood the gospel, argues Martyn Percy in his new book. Our reviewer says he makes a convincing case, challenging churches obsessed with their own survival to take radical risks instead
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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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ReviewsLinguistic diversity is God’s blueprint, not his curse
This book challenges the idea that linguistic diversity is a curse, arguing instead that God delights in speaking through many languages—affirming his truth while honouring our distinct cultural identities
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OpinionThe quiet revival has a gender problem
Young men are returning to church in surprising numbers, while young women are increasingly seeking spirituality elsewhere. Nay Dawson argues it’s time for the Church to rethink how it engages both hearts and minds
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News AnalysisWill Christian unity take a big leap forward in 2026?
As Premier Christian Radio and UCB join forces for a national day of prayer, and student ministries Fusion and UCCF reconcile after years of tension, a long prayed-for unity appears to be emerging in the UK Church. Is there more to come?
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Real Life‘How we built an AI translator to help everyone in your church hear the gospel’
Kingdom Code’s hackathon saw a room of Christian coders come together to tackle the language barrier isolating churchgoers whose first language isn’t English. Mike Ashelby tells the story behind the innovative AI translation tool they created
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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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OpinionIs Islamic theology a key factor behind grooming gangs? My report lists 8 factors
A new report by Anglican priest and scholar Dr Mark Durie argues that grooming-gang activity across the UK isn’t connected to ethnicity but to Islamic theology.
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Magazine FeaturesChurch is overwhelming for many. Here’s how to help
Church should be a refuge – but for many, attending a Sunday service is tough. AJ Gomez investigates why some Christians find gathering together difficult, and what both leaders and individuals can do to help
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InterviewsArchbishop Ric Thorpe: ‘The Lord is preparing his church for revival’
The new Archbishop of Melbourne might be leaving the UK for warmer climes – but he is adamant that long-term decline in the Church of England is giving way to renewal
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OpinionFilling your calendar ≠ faithfulness. The Church won’t be blessed by leaders running on empty
Johnny Rivera explores why Christian leaders must learn to fill up before pouring out, moving from unsustainable ‘canal’ ministry that gives as soon as it gets, to life-giving ‘reservoir’ leadership that flows from overflow
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ReviewsThis book reveals how theology can enable abuse – and what the Church must do about it
Dr Selina Stone’s latest book tackles the uncomfortable connection between theological beliefs and abuse within evangelical Christianity, examining high-profile scandals and challenging commonly-held doctrines
