Readers will know that I wrote to Evangelical Times asking them for the opportunity to respond on behalf of reformed charismatics to an article they published in November called “Why I escaped the so called calvinistic charismatics”. I thought it would be helpful to share my correspondence with them here to give an update. I… Continue reading Update on responding to Evangelical Times concerning New Frontiers and Reformed Charismatics
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#Worthy
The theme for our church’s Christmas events this year is “Worthy?” We are planning two carol services, a traditional style service with classic carols and readings on the 15th December in the evening and a family, nativity service on the 22nd December. We’re also planning for something on Christmas Eve and possibly Christmas Day too.… Continue reading #Worthy
All the way my saviour leads me
Today I turn 50. It’s interesting how those big number birthdays can affect you. I remember feeling a certain weight with turning 40, not so this time round. Perhaps it is that I’m now past any sense of pretence that I’m still young, I cannot ignore that I’m well past the half way mark. I’m… Continue reading All the way my saviour leads me
What are the opinion polls doing?
We are just a a couple of days away from finding out the result of the General Election and finding out which, if any, of the Opinion polls have been most accurate. I wrote here, at the start of the campaign about what we might be able to glean from the opinion polls. At that… Continue reading What are the opinion polls doing?
Faithroots audio
As well as providing written content here at Faithroots, I also try to include audio and video content including a regular podcast and recorded teaching series. The idea behind the podcast is that it frees you up to access content whilst on the move. You can access my podcasts and recordings on Spotify here
May 11th
If you have any connection with Bradford, then you will get the significance of today. 39 years ago today 56 football fans, 54 Bantams supporters and 2 from Lincoln didn’t make it home from watching a football game. Within a few minutes, a horrendous fire took hold of the main stand. Those who did escape… Continue reading May 11th
PSA Taking a (possibly permanent) break from Twitter/X
Just to let those of you who follow me on Twitter/X know, that I decided yesterday to de-activate my account. It may simply be a temporary break but there’s a significant possibility that it may become permanent. A lot of people have been making similar decisions for similar reasons recently. I may talk a bit… Continue reading PSA Taking a (possibly permanent) break from Twitter/X
Does the UK need The Gospel Coalition?
Affinity have announced in a press release plans to set up a UK version of The Gospel Coalition. TGC describes itself as “ a fellowship of evangelical churches in the Reformed tradition deeply committed to renewing our faith in the gospel of Christ and to reforming our ministry practices to conform fully to the Scriptures. “… Continue reading Does the UK need The Gospel Coalition?
Faithroots Feedback survey Spring 2024
I appreciate getting regular feedback from readers to gauge how Faithroots is going. If you have a few minutes, I’d appreciate it if you could fill in this survey
Job opportunity in Birmingham: May suit potential church planter
I just wanted to highlight this job opportunity working for the Church Central group of churches in Birmingham and partnering with a couple of other churches including Christchurch and Redeemer. This is an opportunity for someone with particular compassion for those struggling with poverty, debt and low incomes. Income Maximisations Project Worker It is also… Continue reading Job opportunity in Birmingham: May suit potential church planter
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