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ArticleChurch life should be about learning
Veronica Zundel believes the Montessori method provides a good example of education for adults as well as children
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Article‘I want people to forget me, but see Jesus'
Australian singer-songwriter Darlene Zschech was the worship pastor of Hillsong Church in Sydney from 1996 to 2007, producing more than 20 albums under the Hillsong Music label and writing more than 80 published worship songs, as well as six books. She speaks with Jemimah Wright about her achievements and meeting God while battling cancer
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ArticleThere are domestic abusers in our churches
Ann-Louise Graham unpacks the uncomfortable, disturbing and often hidden subject of domestic abuse among Christians and explains the misapplication of scripture by perpetrators
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ArticleGathering together at summer festivals positively impacts our churches
John and Anne Coles led New Wine for many years. Anne spoke with Abi Roff about her experience of Christian festivals, and why she believes they benefit the Church
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OpinionFor people with autism, walking into a busy church can be a sensory nightmare
Church life can be overwhelming and challenging for autistic people, says Triona Brading. On World Autism Awareness Day, here are some helpful starting points for discussions with the autistic people in your congregation.
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ArticleAre we balanced?
The Engage Network is a collaboration of organisations, churches and individuals, with a vision to: “make singleness or marriage a genuine choice for all Christian women and men, through a church which is gender-balanced and teaches about healthy Christian singleness, dating and marriage”. Co-chair Annabel Wheeldon-Clarke explains how the male/female imbalance in Church affects us all
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ArticleGirls’ Brigade: A 130-year legacy
As it celebrates this momentous birthday, we take a closer look at the history of the Girls’ Brigade
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OpinionNot everyone will have a happy Christmas this year and the Church must pay attention to those feeling isolated
Kat Osborn, CEO at Safe Families, reveals a new course to help Christians join the fight to end loneliness in our communities.
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ArticleThe blessing of serving
Marcia Dixon highlights the servant heartedness of many women in the black Christian Church
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ArticleWalking free of shame and stigma in pregnancy and beyond
Hope Virgo asserts that parents suffering from mental ill-health really need the Church to step up and provide support
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OpinionThe CofE’s investigation into Mike Pilavachi has been concluded - church leaders will let you down, but Jesus won’t
Yesterday the Church of England published the results of their investigation confirming that accusations of inappropriate behaviour by Mike Pilavachi were substantiated.
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ArticleHelp for those struggling with addiction
Rev Sharon Murphy has been driven by a 20-year mission to minister to people living on the margins – especially young people impacted by alcohol and drugs
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OpinionAt what point should we be worried about spiritual deliverance ministry?
Rev Dr Helen Hall explores some of the darker consequences of deliverance ministry and asks how we can keep each other safe.
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OpinionNetflix’s How To Become a Cult Leader highlighted two things most Christians already know
Journalist Lauren Windle had two main takeaways from the latest cult documentary to hit Netflix, but they won’t be new information for Christians.
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ArticleEmbracing doubt
When the simple Pentecostal faith she inherited cracked under pressure, Dr Selina Stone’s faith evolved into a spacious, generous theology. She spoke with Jane Knoop about how this has changed her life
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OpinionIs Christianity relevant today?
Rev Jules Middleton explains why the Christian faith is just as relevant today as it was 2000 years ago.
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OpinionAs a female preacher I was treated very differently to my male counterparts - in the end I left
Katherine Spearing worked in a church for years but was expected to take on more work than her male collegaues and her sermons were described as ‘cute’.
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OpinionHow I was treated by my church during a break-up was more heart-breaking than losing the relationship
When Minister Maureen Morgan had her heart broken in church, she had to juggle the end of the relationship and the church’s response to it.
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OpinionPowerhouse Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts continues preaching to thousands even after her wig falls off
What can a major wardrobe malfunction on a pulpit in front of tens of thousands of worshippers teach us about total surrender to God? Plenty, says Premier’s Dami Okeke.
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ArticleTravel has helped me develop a greater understanding of my faith and family
Marcia Dixon shares her own personal experiences of travelling the world, including her first trip to Jamaica, her country of origin, and the different expressions of church
