
John Coleby

John began working at the Evangelical Alliance in 2016, focusing on issues of debate in parliament that are relevant to evangelical Christians in the UK. Before this he worked as a research assistant for the Church of England Bishop of Coventry, supporting his work in the House of Lords and his focus on freedom of religion or belief and global reconciliation. He holds a BA in Theology and an MPhil in Judaism and Christianity in the Graeco-Roman world, and he remains very interested in biblical studies and inter-religious dialogue. He also teaches English to speakers of other languages at a class run by his church.
COVID and the future of work
25 September 2020What might the pandemic mean for how we work, and how should Christians engage with this debate?
Read more...Roundtable: The church and later life
26 June 2020Four ways the UK church can further support older people during and after the coronavirus pandemic
Read more...Pentecost and the constant mission of the church
28 May 2020The mission and hope of the church find its source in Jesus Christ, its head, who is the same yesterday, today and forever. Let’s remember this as we celebrate Pentecost
Read more...Thy Kingdom Come 2020: a time for prayer and action
21 May 2020As we join believers worldwide in prayer as part of this year’s Thy Kingdom Come campaign, let’s take confidence in the fact that Jesus is risen and seated at God’s right hand
Read more...Rise in prayer and religious service attendance to be met with a step up in our witness
6 May 2020As Tearfund research reveals that the coronavirus crisis has stirred the faith of many Brits, are Christians in the UK tasked with an even greater mission?
Read more...Parliament and coronavirus: the work of select committees
24 April 2020Scrutinising the government during this time of crisis
Read more...Faith in Later Life: helping Christians to reach and serve older people
17 April 2020Tips and guidance on supporting older people during the COVID-19 pandemic
Read more...Holy Saturday: a time of waiting
9 April 2020What does faithfulness look like in the darkness of Good Friday and Holy Saturday, before Easter Sunday’s dawn?
Read more...Gambling with lives
28 February 2020What's going to happen to gambling policy under the new government?
Read more...Where in the world is it most dangerous to be a Christian?
16 January 2020The Open Doors World Watch list was launched in parliament showing the 50 countries where persecution of Christians is worst
Read more...Missing God at Christmas
19 December 2019What might the missing characters from nativity plays mean for us? asks John Coleby
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