One of those sermons that has stuck in my mind over the years (40 plus) is one my dad preached on the bit where those who settled West of Jordan built an altar to remind those in the east of their unity. The rest of the people mistook it for a UDI. My dad’s refrain… Continue reading “But we were there just to witness to the Tommy Robinson marchers”
Category: evangelism and mission
How marriage is a witness to the Gospel
Marriage is not just an opportunity to witness but is in itself a witness .
Public Space Protection Orders: The legal stuff
Birmingham City Council have introduced a PSPO in parts of the city centre which will prevent street entertainers and street preachers from using amplification equipment and musical instruments.[1] I thought it would be helpful to give some of the legal background. PSPOs were introduced through the Anti Social Behaviour Act 2014, section 59[2] The Act… Continue reading Public Space Protection Orders: The legal stuff
Marriage as witness to Christ and the Church
Here’s another of our videos looking at how we share our faith through our lives
Are we failing to evangelise The Right ?
Aaron Edwards writes here about Evangelical attitudes to right wing politics and those on the political right. I have some sympathy in terms of the issue of attitudes. I grew up in Bradford in a solidly working class, staunchly Labour area. I ended up Conservative, partly as an act of rebellion! I joined the Conservative… Continue reading Are we failing to evangelise The Right ?
Sharing Jesus in moments of joy and celebration
Another video on sharing our faith
Sharing your faith in the face of death, dying and bereavement
We have been working through a summer series about sharing Jesus with others at our church. One of the things we wanted to get across that this is about the whole of life and so we have picked up on a few examples of life circumstances and how to live for Jesus and speak for… Continue reading Sharing your faith in the face of death, dying and bereavement
It’s not persecution but nor is it neutral
The Public Space Protection Order in Birmingham city centre is not an act of persecution, it doesn’t target Christians because of their faith. However, I’d like to draw your attention to comments I made in an article about a previous situation. “Situations like this may be messier than anyone acknowledges. There may be genuine concerns… Continue reading It’s not persecution but nor is it neutral
What I’ve written to Birmingham Council about street preachers, buskers and amplification
Dear …… I am writing concerning that PSPO for the city centre banning the use of musical instruments and amplification. I write as one of the pastors at Church Central North, one of the churches in Birmingham. We have members of our church involved specifically in Street Evangelism. I would want to first of all… Continue reading What I’ve written to Birmingham Council about street preachers, buskers and amplification
Why I’ve challenged Birmingham Council’s Public Spaces Protection Order on noise
As explained in a post yesterday, Birmingham City Council had introduced a PSPO banning the use of musical instruments and amplification equipment at all times in certain parts of the city centre. I’ve written to the Council asking them to revoke and reconsider the order. I’ve also written to Christian Concern to review if there… Continue reading Why I’ve challenged Birmingham Council’s Public Spaces Protection Order on noise
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