All Church articles
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OpinionBethel, Shawn Bolz, and the question of accountability
In the wake of recent revelations surrounding Shawn Bolz and Bethel Church, Redding, Emilia Fuller reflects on this moment through the lens of her own past experience within the church. Having previously written about the impact of spiritual and emotional harm, she now considers what accountability, repentance, and hope can look like when leadership failures are brought into the light — and how believers are called to respond.
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ArticleFinding 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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ArticleBelonging before believing
Rhiannon Goulding encourages us to warmly welcome the ‘outsider’, and patiently show God’s love
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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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Article‘One-to-one “shepherding” is a disaster waiting to happen’
Veronica Zundel explains why she believes that discipling should be done mutually, by the whole church
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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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OpinionWhy Easter Eggs in the shops in January might not be such a bad thing
Writer Jenny Sanders reflects on the sight of Easter eggs appearing in shops almost before the Christmas decorations are down. Rather than lamenting commercialism, she invites us to see an unexpected opportunity to reconnect Christmas and Easter and tell the whole story of salvation.
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OpinionPhilip Yancey and the ache of disillusionment with Christian heroes
Author, Amy Boucher Pye reflects on why she often turns to history for her devotional illustrations, especially as contemporary Christian heroes so often fall short. Against the backdrop of the recent revelations about Philip Yancey, she considers where we might still find lives of faith worthy of our trust.
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Article‘Revival is in my bloodline’
Jacintha Tagal Cheah is a pastor and leader at Holy Trinity Bukit Bintang (HTBB) Church, Kuala Lumpur. She spoke with our deputy editor, Jemimah Wright, about how God reached the headhunting tribe her family originated from and how she is seeing him move today
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ArticleOn New Year’s resolutions
Rev Katherine Chow encourages us that it’s time ‘to tend to what is beneath the surface’
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ArticleA prophetic word for the nation: ‘The UK is being given the chance to awaken’
Pioneer of the Unleashed network and author Anne Calver spoke with Premier Christian radio’s Lydia Bennett about the vital role of prophecy today
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ArticleIs church growth as important as Church growth?
Elise Wilkes considers whether it is best for your local church to stay below 200 people
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ArticleNotes on courage…with Rev Katherine Chow
As a year of turbulence and unrest draws to a close, Rev Katherine Chow encourages us this Christmas to say yes to God
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OpinionRural female clergy have good news to share
Author, Ruth Leigh highlights the vital role of women in rural ministry, sharing uplifting stories from the LoveRural Conference. Her article showcases how female clergy and laywomen are bringing faith, hope, and community engagement to the countryside.
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Opinion‘Why I don’t think having a female Archbishop is a good thing’
Hope Bonarcher reflects on womanhood, faith, and the appointment of the Church of England’s first female Archbishop of Canterbury, questioning whether progress always aligns with biblical truth.
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OpinionArchbishop Sarah and the future of Church leadership
Joy Roxborough reflects on the historic appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury. She considers what the milestone means for church leadership, inclusivity, and the example of Christ’s upside down kingdom.
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OpinionReflections from a female ordinand on Sarah Mullally’s historic appointment
Hannah Stephenson-Kelly, a female ordinand in the Church of England, shares her reflections on the historic appointment of Sarah Mullally as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury. Writing from a place of faith and personal experience, she considers both the challenges of leadership and the call to remain rooted in Christ.
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ArticleThe Salvation Army: Disturbing the present for the sake of the future
As this well-respected, global organisation turns 160, our deputy editor, Jemimah Wright, considers its impact, particularly for women
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Article‘I am not putting too much weight on the so-called “quiet revival”’
Veronica Zundel explains why she has questions about the reported rise in young people attending churches
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Article‘It seems that this influx of young people is reviving the dying Church’
Kate Orson is absolutely sure that the ‘Gen Z revival’ is key to the future of the Church, but urges caution with the Church’s next steps
