Peter Lynas
Peter oversees the advocacy team and the work of the Evangelical Alliance across the four UK nations. He is passionate about faith in the public square and leads the Being Human project with Jo Frost. He previously worked as a barrister in Belfast before studying theology at Regent College in Vancouver, where he serves on the board. Peter is a regular media commentator, is married to Rose, has two daughters, and loves running.
Synod and same-sex blessings
23 November 2023Peter Lynas speaks with John Dunnett, national director of the Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) following the General Synod of the Church of England on 15 November
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What does it mean to be human? The question of our time
29 August 2023From questions raised in the Barbie movie to concerns about AI, our culture is grappling with human identity. How can we find coherent answers in the noise?
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What is it to be brave in God’s eyes?
11 April 2022What can we learn about bravery and courage from biblical characters?
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The not-so-gay cake
11 January 2022Why the ruling on the Ashers bakery case is good for everyone
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It’s Christmas, but not as we know it
20 December 2021Those "nothing’s stopping us" Christmas adverts didn’t age well – or did they?
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The gospel: true and good but rejected
28 June 2021How do we speak out in a society where truth is subjective and the good news is bad?
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NI 100: “We can and must build a new society”
21 June 2021As Northern Ireland marks its century, my prayer is for healing of the past, honour in the present and hope for the future
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Report proposes a new deal with faith communities
24 September 2020New report, which recognises the invaluable role of churches, is welcomed by the Evangelical Alliance
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Abortion changes in Northern Ireland: My body, my choice?
30 March 2020The coronavirus crisis reminds us that we should use our bodies to help others, not harm them
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Serving the UK church in this difficult moment
20 March 2020How the Evangelical Alliance seeks to serve the church amid coronavirus pandemic
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The curious case of Franklin, free speech and the venue police
31 January 2020"Freedom of speech is only worth something when it affirms the freedom of all people, including the ones we disagree with"
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