We are all called to specific things by the Lord. But quite what we are called to is not always clear. What is more, many
Stephen Kneale
My name is Stephen Kneale. I am married to Rachel and have a son called Clement. My wife and I also have a second child on the way. I am the pastor at Oldham Bethel Church, an FIEC church in the Greater Manchester area of the UK which is also affiliated to the North West Partnership.
I hold qualifications in History & Politics (BA, University of Liverpool), Religious Studies & Philosophy (PGCE, Edge Hill University) and Theology (MA, Kings Evangelical Divinity School). I have also contributed to the academic journal The Evangelical Review of Theology and Politics.
My theological convictions can be described as Modern Reformed Evangelical. I hold to the doctrines of grace, credo-baptism (significantly informed by my Grace Baptist/strict & particular baptist background) and subscribe to the traditional tenets of Evangelicalism.
My political convictions can be described as left-leaning. I favour public ownership, wealth distribution and a regulated economy. I believe in fairness in the markets and freedom for the individual.
Have you valued and loved rightly?
We just got back from holiday yesterday. We had a rare old time, thanks for asking. So much so, the children were especially sad to
Snippets from the interweb (18th August 2019)
The West cannot survive without a re-energised belief in Christianity I was surprised to read this in the Spectator. ‘I have come to a disconcerting
Failure to welcome isn’t so much cultural as human
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Make sure your sermon says something
I know it’s old and I know it’s taking the mick but, let’s be honest, it’s funny because it is sadly true. How familiar is
If Anglicans are really functional independents…
I have been interested to read some views on remaining in the Church of England from Evangelical voices recently. These are not standalone comments from