Pastoralia
Beyond the Worship Wars: Music and Worship in the 21st Century Evangelical Church
Adam Sparks
In the 2000-year history of the church, the issue of "worship" has never been so contentious. Adam Sparks considers why this is so, and what can be done to alleviate the problem.
The Issue of Pre-Marital Sex
Lee Gatiss
What is wrong with pre-marital, or non-marital sex, and how can the Pastor address this issue?
Children & Salvation
Glenn Davies
Can children be saved? Is there hope if they die in infancy? The Bishop of North Sydney addresses these important pastoral questions.
The Role of Women in Christian Ministry
Graham Beynon
Graham Beynon examines the relevant Biblical passages and ponders contemporary applications.
The Alpha Course Examined
Tim Chapman
Tim Chapman examines the (in)famous Alpha Course and assesses its strengths and weaknesses.
Abortion and Our Attitude to the Foetus
Lee Gatiss
We must stress both that life begins at conception and that all human life is sacred, to be heard properly in the abortion debate.
The Place of Music and Singing in Church
Vaughan Roberts
Vaughan Roberts of St. Ebbe's Church, Oxford examines a controversial subject.
Fantasy Literature and Christian Readers
Greg Clarke
Greg Clarke looks at the rise of Harry Potter, Philip Pullman, and all things fantastic...
The Discipline of a Christian Mind
Tim Chapman
Minds must be disciplined if they are to be godly and not wander off course. But how?
Losing My Religion
David Gibson
David Gibson reviews the Passion film by Mel Gibson (no relation!) and questions its usefulness.
Church Family?
Adam Sparks
Intergenerational tension within the church can often cause trouble. Where does it come from and how can it be addressed?
Is the Bible Anti-Semitic?
Steve Walton
Since the release of Mel Gibson’s Passion film, people seem to think so. Steve Walton looks for the truth.
The Embers of Preaching
Peter Sanlon
Peter Sanlon provocatively argues that the great evangelical successes of recent years have actually weakened our preaching.
A Warning Against Pride
Richard Baxter
Puritan, Richard Baxter warns ministers against their greatest enemy. A short extract from The Reformed Pastor.