Just a quick update from us for prayer. Over the next few weeks, we’ve got some important conversations happening with churches about potential roles. In addition, I’ve got several preaching engagements during early June. Two appointments are supporting local churches here in the Midlands including one at West Smethwick Congregational Church on the 13th June.… Continue reading Prayer Update
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The Pastor with a thorn in his side launch event
The launch event for this new book which is coming out soon is on the 5th May at 7:30pm. Why not book in here. You’ll get to meet some of the contributors, find out a bit more about why we’ve written the book and ask any questions you like.
A Poll #TheDailyDose
Please take part in the poll. I am looking forward to hearing from you in the comments as well.
Being Human – New series on faithroots starts this week
The original (and an ongoing) aim of Faithroots was to help people think through how doctrine/systematic theology applied to life. My concern was that we seem to separate Christian teaching into heavy weight more academic stuff and practical self help stuff. But if what we believe affects how we live then first of all, the… Continue reading Being Human – New series on faithroots starts this week
New Horizons – Spring Update
Dear friends, Here’s an update for those of you who like to stay in touch with our plans and pray for us. Admittedly, when we first shared with you late last year that we were moving on from Bearwood Chapel, we hoped that by Easter, things would be much clearer about where we might end… Continue reading New Horizons – Spring Update
Book update – The Pastor with a thorn in his side
Some of you will know that I recently contributed a chapter to a book coming out in May about pastors facing depression. The aim of the book is not only to help fellow pastors cope with depression and their churches to support them but to encourage a wider conversation about mental health and the church.… Continue reading Book update – The Pastor with a thorn in his side
Coming soon – “The Pastor with a thorn in his side.”
Over the past few years, I’ve heard more and more stories about pastors who have battled with depression. I was aware of one or two guys that had suffered in the past but it wasn’t really talked about much. Then guys like Steve Kneale began to write publicly about their experience which encouraged others to… Continue reading Coming soon – “The Pastor with a thorn in his side.”
Join us for Faithroots Live on Wednesday
Once again you are invited to our Faithroots Live day. The aim is to provide some more in depth teaching and training for those who would appreciate it but for various reasons might not be able to access traditional theological education. All are welcome and it’s free of charge. Join us at 9am for devotions.… Continue reading Join us for Faithroots Live on Wednesday
Faithroots Live 17th Feb 2021
This Wednesday, once again we have a programme of live events on the Faithroots Urban Facebook page. The aim of the day is to provide teaching, training and encouragement particularly for Those seeking to serve God in urban contexts Those who want to dig deeper but might not be able to access traditional Theological training.… Continue reading Faithroots Live 17th Feb 2021
New Horizons – January Update
As promised, I am endeavouring to keep you up to date about what our future plans involve. In the run up to Christmas, we began to listen, just to hear what possibilities are out there. We also wanted to be clear in our minds about the specific type of ministry we believe that God wants… Continue reading New Horizons – January Update