Chris Ringland
Chris joined the Evangelical Alliance as public policy officer for Scotland in 2021. In this role he represents our membership of churches, organisations and individuals to the Scottish Government and Scottish Parliament, seeking to make Jesus known. He has also completed the Evangelical Alliance's Public Leadership programme. Previously, Chris worked in the Scottish Parliament. He is originally from Northern Ireland and completed degrees in both Geography & Politics and Public Policy in Scotland, and is a massive West Ham United fan (champions of Europe 2023). He is married to Eilidh.
Scottish Government Route Map: Phase 2 & the Church in Scotland
18 June 2020Marriages, individual prayer in buildings and increased opportunities as part of Phase 2 of the Scottish Government's lockdown exit strategy.
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What today's lockdown easing in Scotland means for your church
28 May 2020The first phase of the Scottish Government's lockdown exit strategy is set to begin at the end of this week
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Scottish Government responds to Evangelical Alliance joint letter
20 May 2020An update from Holyrood and encouragement from communities and local government secretary Aileen Campbell’s response
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Seizing this opportunity to witness in the community
13 May 2020The coronavirus pandemic has brought the unexpected benefit of an enforced refocus on the local – those immediately around us, in our own communities
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Holyrood's response to the coronavirus pandemic
6 April 2020Looking at the Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill passed by the Scottish Government
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Public Leader Scotland: Weekend update
6 February 2020Shaping culture to transform Scotland – an update from the most recent Public Leader weekend in Scotland
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The ‘Luanda Leaks’ and our desire for justice
23 January 2020We can trust God that perfect justice is coming one day
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A new year at Holyrood
16 January 2020What key issues and policy areas will be on the agenda for the Scottish Government and parliament in 2020?
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Responding to the Circular Economy Bill
11 December 2019How can the church play a role in making Scotland's economy more environmentally sustainable?
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A different contest north of the border
3 December 2019How is the General Election campaign playing out in Scotland?
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