Lent and the Epistles: Emerging discipleship
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In this article, Andy highlights the growing need for discipleship and explores how the epistles can guide us during Lent in reaching those who are thirsting for more.
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Using planes for peace | Jack Hemmings
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From its small beginnings after the ashes of World War II to the challenges of the 21st century, MAF’s ministry has been blessed in ways Jack and Stuart could never have imagined.
Read MoreUnderstanding the psyche of a congregation
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In this article, Andy summarises the training he delivered in last year’s Preaching Workshop. He explores the nuances of preaching, focusing on the importance of understanding how the congregation may receive the message and what to take into account.
Read MoreCreativity and Innovation in Preaching
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Do liberals and conservatives have polarised views on the place of creativity in preaching? We asked two preachers from different ends of the theological spectrum to give us their thoughts…
Read MoreRediscovering the Magic of Christmas
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In this article, John Hayward shares how he came to write his book Rediscovering the Magic of Christmas: An Advent Adventure from Genesis to Revelation (IVP, 2024).
Read MoreGenerosity like King David
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In this article, Wendy Pawsey explores the blessings of generosity and what it means to give and receive generously. How has God instructed us to act with generosity? And how can we increase our generosity to receive more in return?
Read MorePreaching STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
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Why should we encourage STEM conversations in the church? Has science been treated as a subject for a sermon that is to be avoided as it causes controversy and conversational unrest? Perhaps in the digital age we find ourselves in, we need to foster a love of science that encourages more scientific individuals to engage with the church and become missionaries in their fields.
Read MoreJacob Arminius: Theologian of Grace - Keith D Stanglin and Thomas H McCall
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Arminius is probably one of the most influential thinkers you’ve never heard of. His insights, controversial at the time of his life, became a motivation for renewal of the church, and were a major influence on the Wesley brothers, the founders of Methodism.
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