For some time I’ve been thinking a lot about how to reach sixth formers with the Christian faith. We are talking about 17 and 18 year olds who dislike ‘religion’. I am reflecting on what I learned when I taught Religious Education (RE) and Philosophy A level in a high Read more
A powerful way to disciple friends and neighbours is to compare and contrast different faiths. Instead of preaching at people, you are offering insights about ‘religion’ and then sharing important truths about Jesus. This approach is gentle, respectful and non-confrontational. Here’s how it works. I wanted to explain the Christian Read more
Yesterday I delivered my conference on Lottery Winners, Money and Religious Faith in a school in Doncaster. I was delighted that Joel Cribbin, a gifted youthworker came with me to observe the conference. I had to squeeze a 90 minute conference into 55 minutes which was very challenging. During the Read more
Sumo wrestling is a Japanese form of wrestling that challenges many aspects of Christian discipleship. Here are some of the reasons why I could never become a rikishi (sumo wrestler). Firstly I am not fat enough. Good friends tell me that I am potbellied but you have to be gargantuan Read more
Delighted that the Baptist Times has published my article on Black Lives and Dangerous Ideologies. Follow the link to read it on their site.
I am currently working on a course for RealityBites on how slavery and trafficking can help us in both evangelism and discipleship so I wanted to blog about ‘Tarzan’. In a debate with atheists I once met an American entrepreneur who told me that Tarzan is a rational guy who Read more
If we are to engage in credible and intelligent mission we have to understand worldviews. Let’s examine the dandy mindset. Beau Brummel (1778-1840) was an English dandy who was obsessed with beauty, fashion and the cult of self-worship. He would spend five hours on his ‘toilette’ every day; he was Read more
Father Shay Cullen is a priest from Ireland and a member of the Missionary Society of St. Columban. He has devoted his life to rescuing and ministering to child prostitutes in the Philippines since 1969. Cullen is famous for his espionage and undercover activities. He can be described as a Read more
This is a short tract about men and women who are believed to be divine. Do not put your faith in Prince Philip, Maradona or Tendulkar Mathematician Pythagoras was worshipped by many. He urged his followers to worship the Number 10. He died in 495 BC. Alexander the Great was Read more
Become a Consumerist Today My name is Ron and I am a lad from London. I am a consumerist. My life is all about consuming cars, motorbikes, haircuts and films. I will be a millionaire in ten years. This is what I believe. Take it or leave it. The world Read more