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A new season

Moving to Sapporo, Japan, in March 2010 marked a new season in our lives. But Nathanael first arrived in Sapporo over thirty-one years ago in ‘Angel hospital’ down the road from where we now live. His [...]

The truth shall set you free

The format of the Affinity Theological Studies Conference is different from most in that papers are distributed by each of the speakers several weeks in advance. Each speaker takes twenty minutes to introduce his paper, which [...]

Turning points in church history 13. Pre ’59 revival – Part 1: Ireland

What is the link, if any, between reformation and revival? An answer to this question depends on definition: it all depends on what you mean by… What is the relation of prayer to both? Is believing [...]

Where have all the young men gone?

The title of this article encapsulates a current concern in church as well as mission: the lack of British young men coming forward for preaching and mission ministries. The answer is not simple or clear. I [...]

Strengthening struggling churches

What follows is taken from my personal experiences, not from a text book. It may therefore lack balance and not be as objective as it ought to be! But here are some principles which I hope [...]

You no longer belong to evil but to good

Victor Hugo’s Les Miserables, recounts the story of the French convict, Jean Valjean who, after serving nineteen years in prison for stealing, is released and taken in by a bishop. In the middle of the night, [...]

All in a flame for Jesus: Selina Countess of Huntingdon

King George III and Queen Caroline had an unusual visitor at court that day. As the tall woman, striking in her appearance and bearing, slowly withdrew from the royal presence the king turned to his queen [...]

Why should I go to church?

Are you personally committed to following Jesus Christ? And are you personally committed to a specific congregation? If your answer to the first question is ‘yes’, then your answer to the second question ought to be [...]

Called to be… vulnerable?

What are some of the qualities you most admire and appreciate in other people? Stop and think for a few moments. We can easily come up with a number of suggestions. A roaring sense of humour, [...]