Issue published May 2008
Author
Jenny Baker
To continue our consideration of gender and church, Christianity magazine looks at how men and women can complement rather than compete with each other.
Issue published May 2008
Author
Dave Roberts
Is the UK evangelical church on the verge of a rift over a historic dispute? Christianity magazine checks for theological fault lines and discovers militant new advocates of God’s sovereignty...
Issue published May 2008
Author
Kate Corney
Some would say niche churches are an excellent outreach, others would argue they dilute the gospel and look more like exclusive clubs than the body of Christ...
Issue published April 2008
Author
Ruth Dickinson
When one partner finds God, it can be traumatic for the couple. Christianity magazine talks to the survivors of post-marriage conversion.
Issue published April 2008
Author
Roger Harper
US church leader Bill Johnson has an increasing profile in the UK. While many are excited by his healing ministry, others are more cautious.
Issue published April 2008
Author
Richard Foster
In an exclusive extract from his new book, Richard Foster encourages us to expand our approach to Bible reading and make it an experience for the mind, heart and soul.
John Buckeridge talks to Carl Beech, chief executive of Christian Vision for Men, about what can be done to attract more men to the church.
Issue published March 2008
Author
Alison Hull
Christianity magazine investigates the decline of charismatic practices in UK churches, and asks Christian leaders what they feel are the reasons surrounding this trend.
Issue published March 2008
Author
Ruth Dickinson
Want to reinvigorate mission in your community? Ruth Dickinson presents advice, ideas and inspiring stories from Christians who are making a difference.
Issue published February 2008
Author
Andy Peck
Most churches and charities have no contingency plans for when the present leader moves on, trusting instead that ‘God will provide’. This can have disastrous consequences, leaving the organisation directionless.
In UK churches women typically outnumber men by almost two to one. The absence of working class men in church is even more stark. In the first of a two-part interview, John Buckeridge talks to Carl Beech, chief executive of Christian Vision for Men, about where we’re going wrong.
Reiki has never been more popular in Britain - but how should Christians view it? Roger Harper investigates.
Issue published January 2008
Author
Andy Peck
Andy Peck examines the characteristics of seven evangelical tribes and considers the negative impact on church unity of the dividing lines we have drawn.
This year marks the launch of what could be the largest Christian social action project the UK has ever seen. Ruth Dickinson considers the potential impact of Hope08.
Following last month’s feature on climate change, Ruth Dickinson visits two churches which are determined to take better care of God’s creation.
The earth is heating up, but is there anything Christians can really do? Catherine Larner investigates how to get past apathy, and change the planet.
How does a modern Bible translation like the NIV come about? Baptist minister David Instone-Brewer got a unique opportunity to find out when he was invited to join with a committee of translators.
Issue published December 2007
Author
Dave Allen
All over the English-speaking world this Christmas, millions will be singing Charles Wesley’s “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” – one of more than 6,000 hymns he penned. 300 years after his birth, Dave Allen looks at the life of the lesser-known Wesley brother.
Issue published November 2007
Author
Sally Hitchiner
Some regard them as spiritually dead places which only appeal to tourists. Sally Hitchiner takes another look and discovers the unique evangelistic opportunities cathedrals offer each day.
Issue published November 2007
Author
Mark Greene
Mark Greene explores a bleak view of existence in the big screen adaptation of Ian McEwan’s finest novel.