Introducing… Bonhoeffer

28/04/2014 | Reform

In this occasional feature, a contemporary writer introduces a classic thinker. This month: Simon Barrow on Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Bonhoeffer is important for all kinds of reasons. He combined a prayerful and Christological approach to theological exploration, with a determination to … Read More

Who’s pushing?

28/04/2014 | Reform

Martin Camroux assesses the damage that increasing inequality is doing to society

As a minister, you are used to people knocking on the door asking for money or food. Often they have alcohol or drug problems, or have suffered a … Read More

Inspired by saints

28/04/2014 | Reform

Peter Ranscombe discovers saints and a supportive ministry in a growing church project in Edinburgh

As people took their seats at Augustine United Church in Edinburgh, a song called “Same Love” played quietly in the background. Written by hip-hop duo … Read More

A good question: Do faith schools
 have a future?

27/03/2014 | Reform

Each month we ask one question and get four answers. This month: Do faith schools have a future?

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This article was published in the April 2014 edition of  Reform.

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Resurrection in the margins

27/03/2014 | Reform

Why does the risen Christ insist on leading his followers back 
to Galilee? Andrew Mayes investigates

Mark’s Gospel has the most enigmatic ending – the risen Christ does not appear in the Gospel at all. Instead, coming to the tomb … Read More

Map-reading 
for pilgrims

27/03/2014 | Reform

Navigating this world is hard enough, let alone the next. Chris Avis asks directions

Give me a map and I’m lost. In my experience, the simple printed route of A to B on paper soon conspires to traverse the whole … Read More