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by Phelim Doherty Acts 11 tells us that when Barnabas arrived in Antioch and saw ‘what the grace of God had done’, he encouraged them to abide in (remain in) that grace.[1] He was so convinced of the importance of them being deeply rooted in what Christ had done, that he left Antioch to goContinue reading “The world cannot be in awe before the church is”

by Alistair Matheson Cutting edge Christian leaders have long championed the slogan church without walls, appealing to the missional DNA of church. And we’re all pretty good at saying ‘Amen!’ to it. But what this past year has revealed, as never before, is that we increasingly find ourselves in a world without walls. If anything,Continue reading “A World Without Walls”

by Phelim Doherty “Set your minds on the things that are above, not on the things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.” Colossians 3:2-3 There was a rest and a confidence about Jesus that ignited in those who met Him a hunger for such rest, such life[1]. TheContinue reading “The Aroma of Christ: Living from Union in a World of Separation”

by John Caldwell George Jeffreys (28 February 1889–26 January 1962) was a healing evangelist and leader of the early British Pentecostal movement who pioneered the Elim Pentecostal Churches whose legacy continues to be felt within the Pentecostal movement today. Despite this, we may be in danger of overlooking some of the most important aspects ofContinue reading “The House that Jeffreys Built”

Coming out in May, this introduction to my new book is an article-sized little picture of what I have come to understand as what it means to be an apostolic people. On a clear, fresh morning in Lockdown 2021, as I pedalled along the now familiar canal-side route of my regular exercise escape from houseContinue reading “The Big Picture”

Nigel became a Christian at Dover Apostolic Church when Scotsman Derek Meldrum was lead pastor. This has remained his home church for the 35 years since then. Nigel and Rachel have two adult children, Emily and Joseph. Nigel has served in various pastoral capacities, most recently as East Europe Missioner for ActionOverseas. The Bainbridges areContinue reading “It’s nothing personal, Austria”

WALKING IN THE LIGHT by David Mitchell In 2006 Ted Haggard, American megachurch pastor and president of the National Association of Evangelicals, a married man and a father, was exposed for homosexual activity.[1] At first, he lied. Then he confessed. He wrote this in his resignation letter the same weekend: “There is a part ofContinue reading “Responding to abuse in the Christian community: Part 2 of 2”

We have been reflecting on the tragic report on Ravi Zacharias published by the International Board of RZIM. It’s sad beyond words for all who are affected. It’s deeply humbling for the church. And we believe it’s a fresh alert to watch over our flocks and own souls, especially as leaders. We’d like to highlightContinue reading “Responding to abuse in the Christian community: Part 1 of 2”

What was going on inside Jesus’ head as He preached to the crowds? by Alistair Matheson “One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret, the people were crowding around him and listening to the word of God. He saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who wereContinue reading “Beyond the Walls”

by Steven Anderson “Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch over yourself, lest you too be tempted.” Galatians 6:1 (ESV) While there have been some ‘high profile’ transgressions in recent times with the accompanying diagnosis and opinions about what wentContinue reading “Restoring the Fallen”