Another one bites the dust ‘We invest our time and energy into people and then, out of nowhere, it blows up in our faces. We
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.
Who decides what children should be taught?
I have already commented on the protests by Muslim parents outside Parkfield Community School in Birmingham. Since then, similar protests have been taking place outside
The primary focus of our theological training
I am a firm believer in solid biblical and systematic theology. I think both are helpful to us when it comes to understanding the Bible.
Not that plural
Most Nonconformist churches assent to the idea of a plurality of elders leading the local church. But I have found many who perceive of plurality
Seekest thou great things for thyself?
As I was looking at the latest football news, I saw Manchester United were linked to a couple of players. Antoine Griezmann – the player
Four suggestions for theological education
I have commented before about the need for change in theological education. If we are going to serve those from deprived communities, and train those