There’s been some discussion recently about whether or not the UK is experiencing what has been termed “The Quiet Revival”. For those of us involved in church leadership whether paid or voluntary, there is a benefit in learning to engage with data and learn from it. So, given that one of my primary audiences is… Continue reading Responding to the Wee Flea on “The Quiet Revival”
Category: News
Iran and Israel
We won’t up this morning to reports of a massive military attack by Israel on Iran. Israel’s declared intent is to neutralize a potential nuclear threat from Iran. How do we respond? First of all, some Christians are tempted to support Israel “right or wrong” regarding the country as the fulfillment of God’s promises, God’s… Continue reading Iran and Israel
Selden College: What about the curriculum?
I’ve already observed that there’s some significant vagueness around aspects of what Selden College will offer students. What we do know is that it is seeking to offer a Liberal Arts course. Liberal Arts courses are offered by a few UK Universities and also by a number of US institutions. The liberal arts tended historically… Continue reading Selden College: What about the curriculum?
More on Selden College – the admissions process
I recently reported on a new college starting in Oxford claiming a Christian mission and ethos. As I explained last time, the college has in fact close ties with Douglas Wilson and theso called Federal Vision. I thought it was worth taking more of a deep dive into the curriculum and the assessment process starting… Continue reading More on Selden College – the admissions process
Checking out a new “Christian” higher education college -is it all as it seems?
I recently read a news article in Evangelicals Now about a unique new college being set up in Oxford with Christian aims and ethos. Unfortunately, the article left unsaid a lot of crucial things about the college. I had a closer look at the website and here are some things that should concern you before… Continue reading Checking out a new “Christian” higher education college -is it all as it seems?
The Quiet Revival? Initial reflections on the Bible Society Report of renewed church growth in England and Wales
The Bible Society have recently shared an encouraging report suggesting that the church has been growing in England and Wales since 2018. I think it will be helpful to dig a little deeper into the report and see what the detail is saying and I’m hoping to do that in a few articles post Easter. … Continue reading The Quiet Revival? Initial reflections on the Bible Society Report of renewed church growth in England and Wales
How do you know? Second edition
I’ve been recently updating the first book in out Faithroots Theology series: How do you know? The second edition includes new chapters covering preaching, prophecy and pastoral care. You can download the e-book for free here: All materials and resources are made available for free here on Faithroot.com. This is to enable those who may… Continue reading How do you know? Second edition
Are the government really about to make you report Sunday School Attendance?
Evangelicals Now reports that “parents could be forced to report Sunday School attendance” to the authorities. This offers a helpful example of being careful about how we report and react to news stories. The headline might give the impression that the state are about to start prying into all of our private and religious lives… Continue reading Are the government really about to make you report Sunday School Attendance?
Coming up this year
This is a little bit of a news update on what I’ve got planned for Faithroots this year. Whilst one aspect of the site is a blog which enables me to offer commentary from a Christian perspective on current events and from a reformed, charismatic perspective on issues within The Church, that is in fact… Continue reading Coming up this year
New Year’s hope
Some people make resolutions each year, listing the changes they intended to make in their lives and the things they aim to achieve. I’m not good at that kind of thing, I’m likely to break a New Year’s resolution by lunchtime. However, I do think New Year is a good time to look back and… Continue reading New Year’s hope
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