A good question: Ageing congregations: Blessing or problem?

26/01/2018 | Reform 1

One question, four answers

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These are extracts from an article that was published in the February 2018 edition of  Reform

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Ministering myself out of a job

26/01/2018 | Reform 4

After coming to work at a church with problems, John Rider has seen it turn a corner. He explains how this change happened, and his vision for the future

After returning from missionary work in Romania and Israel, I worked as a … Read More

A letter from… a European in the UK

26/01/2018 | Reform 1

Leonora Jagessar-Visser’t Hooft urges UK churches to discuss Brexit

I am preparing my sermon for Sunday and again, I will make mention of Brexit. I will say: ‘There are many things that leave an imprint on us as we journey through … Read More

Commitment-Phobe: My goals for 2018

26/01/2018 | Reform

This year, God’s in charge

Ah February, the graveyard of New Year’s resolutions. OK, for some it’s pat-on-the-back month. A friend of mine, who before becoming a Christian never made goals for herself, is so proud of hers this year … Read More

I am… an ex-rough sleeper

26/01/2018 | Reform 2

Our columnist describes life as a rough sleeper

After having my own place and starting my own business, I had to move back in with my parents. There was a family bereavement, which had a massive effect. I was very … Read More

Chapter & verse: Micah 3:5-8

26/01/2018 | Reform

Catherine Lewis-Smith on finance and false prophets

A man sat in my office at a little Christian charity, his cheque book open. He asked: ‘Can’t I pay the donation into another bank account?’ It was the spring of 2007 and … Read More