July 31, 2010

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Missionary and feminist iconFeature

Issue publishedIgnite Author Jane Hepburn

A century ago Mildred Cable arrived in China with a burning desire the share the gospel. Jane Hepburn tells the story of her amazing life and writings. Her diaries are still in print, thanks to a major feminist publishing house...

Get over it!Feature

Issue publishedIgnite Author Tim Stafford

Tim Stafford calls on Christians to stop being so self-obsessed. In this powerful extract from Christianity Today magazine, Stafford wonders if instead of concentrating on the epidemic numbers of ‘walking wounded’ inside the church - it’s time we focus on the bigger hurts in the wider world.

Looking to GodFeature

Issue publishedIgnite Author Andy Peck

The American mega-church can seem like it exists in a different world for UK believers. Andy Peck visits a mega church based on principles which apply just as well to a church of 25 as they do to one of 20,000 – because that’s where it all began.

Renewal SongsFeature

Issue publishedIgnite Author John Leach

In recent years Christian songwriters have shaped the church community in a dramatic way. John Leach argues that far from being happy-clappy, mindless, theologically thin ditties, charismatic worship songs have been used by God to alter the shape of his church to better reach out to the post-modern world.

Youth recruits to WitchcraftFeature

Issue publishedIgnite Author Nick Pollard

Up to 100 young people a month are enquiring about how to become witches, according to the Pagan Federation who say they are, at times, ‘swamped’ with calls from teenagers. However, in a development which many consider is strongly linked with female empowerment and billed by some as the successor to girl-power, little attention is being given to the dangerous occult links and dark side to ‘witch-power’

Divorce: for better or for worse?Feature

Issue publishedIgnite Author Tony Watkins

What does the Church say to a divorcing culture and how should we treat divorcees? Does divorce invalidate a 'platform' ministry? Tony Watkins looks at the extent of the problem and how Christians should respond.

Things Jesus never said...Feature

Issue publishedIgnite Author Steve Chalke

"God created humanity in his own image. Unfortunately, humanity decided to return the favour.”

An Endangered Species - Single Men and the ChurchFeature

Issue publishedIgnite Author Nick Page

There are twice as many single women in the Church than men. This two-to-one ratio may seem like paradise - but as Nick Page discovers - not everything in the garden is rosy

2000 years of rows...Feature

Issue publishedIgnite Author John Martin

What happens when Christians disagree? Is there an alternative to unholy arguments in the life of the Church? John Martin investigates...

Salt in the CellarFeature

Issue publishedIgnite Author Steve Cole

What use is salt if it remains in the salt-cellar? We need people with a positive influence in one of the worlds most influential industries. There lies the challenge!

Love your WorkplaceFeature

Issue publishedIgnite Author Simon Carpenter

Ever thought of praying regularly for your boss and colleagues at work? Simon Carpenter draws on his own experiences and suggests practical ways you can make a difference.

From Orphans to HeirsFeature

Issue publishedIgnite Author Mark Stibbe

With one in six fathers not living with their children, Mark Stibbe looks at those who are wounded and reminds all Christians of an attribute of God that is often overlooked.

Healing - Hit and MythFeature

Issue publishedIgnite Author Rob Warner

Some claim healing is available to anyone if you have enough faith. Others suggest healing claims are all hype and no substance. Rob Warner calls us to place our hope in Christ – the charismatic healer who suffered and who calls us to take up our cross and become a disciple

The road less travelledSteve Chalke

Issue publishedIgnite Author Steve Chalke

What can we learn about walking with Christ from the way ancient rabbis taught their students? Steve Chalke discovers a challenge to go deeper...

The Day I stopped dietingThe Day I

Issue publishedIgnite Author Kate Corney

Sue Prosser was seriously overweight and desperate to do something about it. She tells Kate Corney about how she turned her life around.

The day I left the churchThe Day I

Issue publishedIgnite Author Mark Vernon

Former clergyman Mark Vernon left the church an atheist. In an unusual ‘day I’, he recounts his story – not of finding faith, but of losing it.

The Day I met despairThe Day I

Issue publishedIgnite Author Ruth Dickinson

Hazel Rolston battled with post-natal depression for many years. She tells Ruth Dickinson about her journey from despair to recovery...

The day I saw our church grow to 500The Day I

Issue publishedIgnite Author Andy Peck

Nino Moscardini talks to Andy Peck about the unprecedented growth at a Berkshire church.

This month: Manage your moneyWebwatch

Issue publishedIgnite Author John Allan

John Allan highlights tools to help you budget, eliminate debt and give.

Powering aheadWebwatch

Issue publishedIgnite Author John Allan

Lots of churches now use PowerPoint, but, says John Allan, we could all do better...

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