Yesterday, I went on a jolly to Newcastle. I went to see one of our former Iranian members and see how he was getting on
Tag: Serving
What sort of person can serve in a deprived community?
There often seems to a sense that unless you have experienced the most appalling upbringing you aren’t cut out to work in a deprived community.
The problem of crippling shyness and how the church can help
Morrissey famously sang, ‘shyness is nice, and shyness can stop you from doing all the things in life you’d like to’. Less famously, my Dad
There is a place for duty; after all, who enjoys wiping bums?
When it comes to serving the Lord, there is a balance to be struck. The twin dangers of dutiful legalism on the one hand and
How can you partner with Oldham Bethel Church in 2018?
As we enter a new year, it is always worth looking back at how the Lord has blessed us in 2017. We have much for
What are spiritual gifts?
During some study of this question several years ago, I came across Ken Berding’s book What are Spiritual Gifts? I continue to find the view he advances
