Books
Let there be light
The first "literary" translation of the Hebrew Bible since the King James Version
Upgrade to Immanuelization
Youth ministry fails to connect with millennials because “youth, more often than not, reflect the religious commitment of their parents … we do not have a teenage problem as much as we have an ecclesial or entire church problem”
Faith after disaster
In a church shaped by disaster - of fire, of earthquake - it may be timely to read Kathleen O'Connor's re-examination of Jeremiah in the light of contemporary studies of the survivors of disaster and trauma.
Becoming the Book of Books
How the holy scriptures came to be the Book of Books as two competing religions emerged from the ashes of Jerusalem.
Scientific Revelation
Faith too fragile to survive reading the bible, refound in awe, reforged in science
Mark and the Gospel
Exploring the gospel in the light of Coptic church traditions of Saint Mark
Born Again Church
Would anyone even notice if the church closed down? What does it take to build a church that makes a positive impact in the community?
Experimentum Crucis
“God becomes recognisable as God only at the place of extremity, where no answers seem to be given and God cannot be seen as the God we expect or understand.”
Loneliness and Community
It’s human nature to be lonely, but “We were given, as a gift from God, the possibility of Community”
Welcoming the Stranger among us
God can do great, miraculous things through us and through the church
Finding sacred space in our lives
Sacred space can still be found in a disenchanted world, embedded in the daily routines of our lives as much as in the daily offices of a medieval monk.
Digging for Jerusalem
In the focal point of of three world religions, every archaeological excavation sets off a storm of religion and politics, where the property owners on the surface may fall victim to subterranean forces.
Building God’s Kingdom
Being a Christian is not about saving up brownie points so we can go to heaven when we die. Our mission is to join God's work to bring about peace, justice, beauty, and the Good News to this world, here, now.
Binge watching Christian TV
In between the bemusement, hilarity and sleep deprivation are some moments of deep reflection and cross-denominational inspiration.
Indian Christianities
Christianity isn't just something introduced to India from elsewhere - particularly in the evangelical and pentecostal movements, Indian Christianities have developed and grown in contrast and relation to both Western Christianity and Indian Hinduism.
Listening Hearts
Understanding that God calls us to ministry, preparing our hearts and minds to discern God's call, and meeting with others for insight and support, helps us to walk with the Lord.