All church articles
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ArticleAre Church groups doing more harm than good? Why it’s time to rethink how we build community
Kate Orson asks whether churches have become too focused on dividing people into age and stage groups. While these ministries have many benefits, she wonders if we’ve lost something of the biblical vision of one united family.
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OpinionI married an Anglican as a Catholic – and it changed how I see our differences
When Emily Innes-Whitehouse married her Anglican fiancé as a Catholic, she expected their different traditions to present challenges. Instead, navigating their differences revealed just how much they shared – and strengthened her own faith in the process.
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OpinionThe incredible true story that reminds us why the Church is family
When two colleagues at Manchester Airport discovered they were actually brother and sister, it made headlines around the world. For writer Jenny Sanders, their remarkable reunion is a beautiful reminder that, through Christ, God invites us into a family that extends far beyond blood ties.
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Opinion Is the Church pressuring women to marry too young? Why we need to rethink the timeline
Marriage is one of life’s biggest commitments, yet many Christian women still feel under pressure to reach the altar by a certain age. Maxine Harrison asks whether the Church’s well-intentioned encouragement to marry young could sometimes do more harm than good.
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OpinionWhat happened when a Korean prayer team came to our church
Danielle Finch shares how a visit from a Korean prayer team transformed her church and challenged her understanding of God’s global family. Their extraordinary commitment to praying for Britain became a powerful reminder that God is still at work in the UK – and that revival may not be as far away as we think.
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ArticleCan you be a good Christian without going to Church every Sunday?
Kate Orson explores a question many Christians quietly wrestle with: does faithful discipleship really require weekly church attendance? Drawing on her own experience of chronic illness and living far from a local fellowship, she reflects on what the Bible says about community, legalism and belonging.
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OpinionREAL TALK: “I feel distant from God but I still believe”
In our fortnightly column ‘Real Talk’ we answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us an email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything.
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OpinionWhy I’m praying for a Millennial revival
Lizzie Hutchison takes an affectionate look at the current Gen Z revival in church life, drawing on her own front-row seat among a sea of twenty-somethings. With humour and honesty, she explores what this youthful surge means, not just for Gen Z, but for the slightly more battle-worn Millennials finding their place alongside them.
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ArticleWhen you say yes to God, everything changes!
When Diane Tuffuoh talks about love, it’s not in clichés or fairy tales. It’s grounded, honest and deeply shaped by her journey with God. From a faith-centred upbringing to navigating teenage motherhood and now leading Faith and Forevermore, centred on Christian relationships, her story is one of resilience, surrender and hope
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ArticleObsessed with reality, but bored by truth?
Hope Bonarcher looks at the ramifications of a society entertained by the dramatisation of other people’s lives, and why she believes our gaze should be focused elsewhere
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ArticleWas the early Church more committed than we are?
Veronica Zundel believes the Church needs to change, but warns us against harking back to the early days
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ArticleIs today’s Church structure biblical?
Kate Orson reflects on the power dynamics present in many places of worship today and questions whether the early Church’s approach was more effective in nurturing true discipleship
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OpinionThe Quiet Revival debate isn’t really about the data
Journalist Tabby Kibugi explores why critics and champions are clashing over the Bible Society’s findings, and suggests the intensity of the argument points to a deeper question about spiritual hunger and cultural change.
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OpinionWhy are women more religious than men?
Church leader Hannah Stephenson-Kelly considers how social roles, lived experience, and the use of time and space may help explain this perceived gender gap in religiosity.
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ArticleWhy do we struggle to face the reality of self-harm?
A high percentage of young women in our churches, families and social circles are struggling with harming themselves, and they need support, not judgement, says high school teacher-librarian Rachel Allcock
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS I am a single mum, and feel side-lined at church
In our fortnightly column ‘Great Sexpectations’ we answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us an email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything. Here, the Woman Alive team answer a mother who is looking for more support from her church.
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ArticleRachel Hughes: Finding God in the ‘radical middle’
Rachel Hughes, senior pastor of Gas Street Church, Birmingham, and co-founder of women’s ministry The Orchard, speaks about bringing Spirit-filled purpose through our suffering and failure as well as our joy
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Article‘It’s clear from scripture that older women are meant to disciple younger women’
Kate Orson asserts we should be looking to the Bible, rather than equality reports, to learn how to best structure church discipleship
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OpinionFostering accountability among Church leaders
Writer Joy Roxborough challenges the Church to confront the recurring failures of prominent male leaders. She argues that genuine, lived-out accountability is essential for safeguarding both leaders and the body of Christ.
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OpinionWhat ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’ taught me about confession and grace
Writer Jo Acharya shares how this unexpected murder story powerfully illustrates themes of confession and grace. Through her insights, the film becomes a profound exploration of how the Church is called to love and serve rather than judge, revealing the true heart of the Gospel.
