Innovation

House Church: The end of us four & no more?

The House Church movement was a major part of Christian expression in the 1970s. But what has happened since, and what what has been the long-term result of the fervour and enthusiasm of the early days of the movement?

April 23rd, 2012 - Posted & Written by Aaron Lewendon

Earth Day 2012: Is There a Role for Churches?

Earth Day 2012 is the global event promoting environmental research, education and action at all levels of society worldwide. But is it really necessary - even appropriate, for Christians, The Church and church communities to be involved?

April 22nd, 2012 - Posted & Written by Aaron Lewendon

CRE to showcase Olympic ideas for churches

From mini-mags to sports bibles - a host of new resources for churches to use during the London Games will feature at the forthcoming Christian Resources Exhibition International (CRE).

April 19th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Sam Hailes

Youthwork Summit to hold Council of Elders

This year's Youthwork Summit is being held on Saturday 19th May in London. For the first time it is being extended into the evening – so that there is time to "hear from some of the Elder statespeople of UK youth ministry".

April 17th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Claire Musters

'When we worship God we find out who we are'

From the dizzying heights of success with Delirious? to helping the poor and needy around the world, Martin Smith carries the same desire and focus wherever he travels.

April 16th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Ian Matthews

Day of Prayer planned for British media

The Church and Media Network (CMN) have organised the first ever Day of Prayer for the Media, which will take place on 20 May.

April 13th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Claire Musters

Church puts itself on Google Earth map

Chorley United Reformed Church has become the first church to advertise on Google Earth by painting a huge cross on its car park.

April 11th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Claire Musters

Worship music: What should we sing?

In the first of a four part series, we examine the modern worship movement and and talk with many of its leaders. Is the Church using all of its creativity to produce new worship music, or are we relying on trusted formulas? Does much modern worship music sound the same? Could, in the words of wo...

April 10th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Sam Hailes

Carl Beech: Jesus is not my boyfriend!

In the last 20 years 38 per cent of believing men have left the Church and, in a survey conducted last year, most men indicated they would rather be in a women's underwear shop than in church. So has the Church lost touch with its men?

April 10th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Claire Musters

Awards to promote Christians in broadcasting

The Jerusalem Awards are back for their 18th year. Aiming to promote and celebrate programmes that increase the understanding of Christianity they are open to submissions from seasoned and new broadcasters alike.

April 10th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Claire Musters

Rend Collective push for homemade creativity

April 5th, 2012 - Posted & Written by

Telling the Easter story with chocolate

More then 50 million eggs will be sold this week; The Real Easter Egg is the only one that tells the Easter story on the box. It is also the only Fairtrade charity egg on the market.

April 5th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Aaron Lewendon

Pray for fame: lure of Christian celebrity

The number of well-known Christians is constantly growing. We buy their books, listen to their CDs, and hear them speak at large scale events. But are Christians falling into the trap of celebrity culture?

April 4th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Sam Hailes

Churches to give BIG welcome to visitors

Methodist, Elim and Baptists churches are planning on giving visitors a BIG welcome this September.

April 3rd, 2012 - Posted & Written by Sam Hailes

Time to proclaim Christ through the web?

April is Internet Evangelism Month, according to the Internet Evangelism Coalition. Its aim is to help the Church understand how vital it is to connect with people via the Internet, and also to equip them with resources in order to do so.

April 2nd, 2012 - Posted & Written by

Turn on, boot on, jack in: time for a reboot

So said Timothy Leary re-working his LSD influenced "Turn on, tune in, drop out" for the 90's onwards. Edward Green explores the complex relationship between Church and culture in the light of Holy Week.

April 2nd, 2012 - Posted & Written by Edward Green

Introducing: Jon Birch from ASBO Jesus

Jon Birch, the man behind the successful ASBO Jesus cartoon blog talks about his inspiration and the discussion and debate they often provoke.

April 2nd, 2012 - Posted & Written by

Wade in the water on a holy cruise

Pam Rhodes and Tim Vine join a line-up of well- known Christian names for an innovative way of seeing some of Christianity's most sacred places around the UK- a celebrity Christian cruise.