This week for the last time I shall attend a meeting of the PSM – for soon I shall be
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The College of Baptist Ministers is about to be launched!
I am excited, for the College of Baptist Ministers is about to be launched! After months of preparation and consultation
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Today I went up to my old Cambridge college – Jesus College – to attend a memorial service for Cameron
Continue readingThe challenge of weeding out my books
From childhood I have loved reading and loved books. And so too has my wife, Caroline. As a result over
Continue readingLittle things that make the church attractive
In a previous blog I have written of what attracts people to a church. In researching that blog I came
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What attracts people to church? What are the key factors? Three American surveys I have come across give a variety
Continue reading50 lessons in life
Some years ago, when I was celebrating the 25th anniversary of my ordination to Christian ministry I made a list
Continue readingTithing – and beyond
Although tithing is mentioned in many places in the Old Testament, the passage that is most often quoted by preachers
Continue readingGuidelines for newcomers
Last month I was present at a very lively and enthusiastic Sunday morning service in Beirut. The church was packed
Continue readingThe real meaning of Christmas is lost on today’s children
‘Real meaning of Christmas lost on today’s children as nearly quarter believe 25th December is Simon Cowell’s birthday’. So read
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