# Evangelical Alliance ## Articles - [Assisted suicide rejected by Scottish Parliament](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/assisted-suicide-rejected-by-scottish-parliament.md): In rejecting the proposed new law politicians vote to protect life and the dignity of all, especially the most vulnerable - [Turn the battle at the gate](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/turn-the-battle-at-the-gate.md): Reflections on the recent UK-wide call to prayer and why Steve Uppal and the team are spurred on to go again - [The relationship between faith and wellbeing in Northern Ireland](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/the-relationship-between-faith-and-wellbeing-in-northern-ireland.md): NI associate Nick Johnston explores four key findings from NISRA's Individual Wellbeing in Northern Ireland Report - [How can we face ageing and death with hope?](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/how-can-we-grapple-with-our-own-mortality.md): As a Gen Z, Ben Neill reflects on ageing and mortality - [Beyond fish on Fridays: does Lent matter?](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/beyond-fish-on-fridays-does-lent-matter.md): Recent research reveals that observing Lent is steadily declining – Heather Carruthers explores its relevance today - [Mandy's story](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/mandys-story.md): Mandy shares her story of love, forgiveness and restoration - ["Congratulations, you're having twins!" - Gemma's story](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/congratulations-youre-having-twins-gemmas-story.md): Gemma shares her story of twin pregnancy and motherhood - [What if revival grows in unity?](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/what-if-revival-grows-in-unity.md): Wherever I see churches flourishing, I also find gospel-centred unity - [Let’s start with the word](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/lets-start-with-the-word.md): The church has a unique weapon to fight violence against women and girls, writes Claudine Roberts, drawing from her own experience of trauma and healing - [Shaping the future of religious education in Northern Ireland](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/shaping-the-future-of-religious-education-in-northern-ireland.md): Head of Evangelical Alliance NI David Smyth, explores how we can respond with clarity and hope to a Review of the Religious Education Core Syllabus for... - [Why Mothering Sunday still matters](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/why-mothering-sunday-still-matters.md): Dawn McAvoy, Both Lives UK lead points us back to the true meaning of this day and why we should continue to demonstrate hope and compassion as intended - [Finding Jesus series: Belinda from Lisburn](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/belinda-from-lisburn.md): Belinda shares how looking for a sense of belonging led her to finding Jesus - [Finding Jesus series: Mairead* from Enniskillen](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/mairead-from-enniskillen.md): Mairead shares how questioning if Christianity was true led her to finding Jesus - [How does the government plan to keep children safe in education?](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/how-does-the-government-plan-to-keep-children-safe-in-education.md): Understanding the Keeping children safe in education consultation – gender questioning and beyond - [Parting words: an interview with Jo Frost](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/parting-words-goodbye-to-jo-frost.md): Lara Dean interviews our outgoing director of communications and engagement about faith, career and what’s next - [How we are representing our members on prospective changes to public order and hate crime legislation](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/how-we-are-representing-our-members-on-prospective-changes-to-public-order-and-hate-crime-legislation.md): The Evangelical Alliance call on the UK government to protect religious expression online and in the public square - [Finding Jesus series: Ian from Newtownabbey](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/ian-from-newtownabbey.md): Ian shares how community and compassion following loss led to him finding Jesus - [10 minutes with… Louise and Les Isaac](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/10-minutes-with-louise-and-les-isaac.md): Rev Israel Olofinjana, head of the One People Commission, interviews Louise and Les Isaac on intercultural marriage and its biblical foundations - [Should we ban social media for under-16s?](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/should-we-ban-social-media-for-under-16s.md): What does Christianity say about the importance of real world connection? - [Wendy's story: Choosing both lives and having a good life](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/wendys-story-choosing-both-lives-and-having-a-good-life.md): When Wendy became pregnant at 16, she was advised to have an abortion, but 30 years on, she can't imagine life without her son - [Ava’s* Story](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/foster-care-fortnight-avas-story.md): Ava shares her journey to becoming a foster mum - [Spiritual practices are leading people to Jesus](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/spiritual-practices-are-leading-people-to-jesus.md): Helping people explore things like fasting, gratitude and silence is an evangelistic opportunity we often overlook - [Autism, Jesus and me](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/autism-jesus-and-me.md): Robert Noble shares an insightful take on his experiences as a neurodivergent Christian - [A word for 2026: bend in prayer to stand on truth](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/a-word-for-2026-bend-in-prayer-to-stand-on-truth.md): Damilola Makinde invites the UK church to rediscover humility and simplicity as we seek God’s kingdom in 2026 - [What is mission drift, and how do we avoid it?](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/what-is-mission-drift-and-how-do-we-avoid-it.md): Mission drift threatens faith-based organisations, but is never unredeemable – Rachael Heffer explains what it is and how leaders can keep their ministries on... - [It is time for the church to better support survivors of violence against women and girls](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/it-is-time-for-the-church-to-better-support-survivors-of-violence-against-women-and-girls.md): Zanna Meynell explores the church’s role in a crucial aspect of the government’s new violence against women and girls strategy - [Churches have an important role in responding to child poverty](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/how-churches-can-have-a-local-response-to-the-national-child-poverty-strategy.md): The government launched its national Child Poverty Strategy in December – what is the role of the local church? - [Christians have a role to play in the pursuit of perpetrators of violence against women and girls](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/christians-have-a-role-to-play-in-the-pursuit-of-perpetrators-of-violence-against-women-and-girls.md): As the government announces the “relentless pursuit of perpetrators’” of VAWG within their new strategy, Zanna Meynell discusses how the church can be part of... - [Preventing violence against women and girls is a mission for us all](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/preventing-violence-against-women-and-girls-is-a-mission-for-us-all.md): Zanna Meynell starts to unpack the government’s new strategy and why churches also need to get involved in prevention - [Why the church must champion family care for vulnerable children](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/the-church-must-champion-family-care-for-vulnerable-children.md): The church can play a leading role in the global movement to replace institutions with family care, writes Tony Lewry of Home for Good and Safe Families - [Is 2026 the year to go analogue?](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/is-2026-the-year-to-go-analogue.md): Being physically present in an online world can be a balancing act – Lara Dean invites us to bring God into the conversation - [Caution is not cruelty: what is compassion in the puberty blockers debate?](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/caution-is-not-cruelty-what-is-compassion-in-the-puberty-blockers-debate.md): The PATHWAYS trial puts children who need compassion in harm's way - [MSPs must vote against the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill at its final stage](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/msps-must-vote-against-the-assisted-dying-for-terminally-ill-adults-bill-at-its-final-stage.md): Chris Ringland shares the latest on the bill in Scotland and what happens next - [How churches are reaching new people in a digital-first culture](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/how-churches-are-reaching-new-people-in-a-digital-first-culture.md): Pastor Brad Hampton explores how we can reach 'digitally-shaped' people with the gospel - [277,970 lives terminated by abortion in England and Wales in 2023](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/277-970-lives-terminated-by-abortion-in-england-and-wales-in-2023.md): Both Lives UK lead Dawn McAvoy unpacks the latest abortion statistics for England and Wales - [The Senedd must not consent to the assisted suicide bill – here’s why](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/the-senedd-must-not-consent-to-the-assisted-suicide-bill-heres-why.md): Members of Senedd must continue to reject calls to legalise or implement an assisted suicide pathway in Wales - [Igniting the response to the lost boys crisis in Northern Ireland](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/igniting-the-response-to-the-lost-boys-crisis-in-northern-ireland.md): Northern Ireland associate Nick Johnston outlines three ways Northern Ireland’s unique context is shaping the lost boys crisis - [Confronting violence against women and girls (VAWG) in Northern Ireland](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/confronting-violence-against-women-and-girls-vawg-in-northern-ireland.md): Northern Ireland associate Nick Johnston explores three ways you can help challenge violence against women and girls - [My story – Katherine Brown](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/my-story-katherine-brown.md): Katherine Brown shares her journey to faith, and why she feels called to speak about sexuality and relationships - [I quit my New Year’s resolutions (God still loves me)](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/i-quit-my-new-years-resolutions-god-still-loves-me.md): Peter Lynas describes how these annual failures can draw us closer to God - [Poverty can stop with us](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/poverty-can-stop-with-us.md): The struggles people face in 2026 will demand a collective response beyond anything seen in our history, writes CAP CEO Stewart McCulloch - [How our church rediscovered real discipleship](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/how-our-church-rediscovered-real-discipleship.md): Slowing down was the surprising key to accelerating discipleship at LifeChurch Eccles, explains Derek Hughes - [Spotlight! Both Lives](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/spotlight-with-both-lives.md): Hear the latest from our Both Lives team, including the launch of a brand-new podcast - [Five ways to share the good news this Christmas](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/five-ways-to-share-the-good-news-this-christmas.md): Phil Knox invites us to rediscover Christmas as a unique moment to share hope, hospitality, and the good news of Jesus - [UK politics: year in review](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/uk-politics-year-in-review.md): Our head of public policy looks back on a hectic year and picks out those policy issues that will dominate headlines in 2026 - [Have your say on a £20 million fund in your community](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/have-your-say-on-a-20-million-fund-in-your-community.md): The expanded Pride in Place scheme is an opportunity for Christians and government to work together to develop local communities - [Five ways to live faithfully in divided online spaces](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/how-can-we-live-faithfully-in-divided-online-spaces.md): Northern Ireland associate Ben Neill shares five ways Christians can bring truth and hope to divided online spaces - [Beth's story - Lack of support](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/beths-story-lack-of-support.md): Beth shares her story of how a lack of support and fear shaped a decision she would come to regret - [Good news for a weary Wales](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/good-news-for-a-weary-wales.md): Miriam Cummings, church engagement co-ordinator for Evangelical Alliance Wales, shares a Christmas call to hope - [What can running teach us about Christian life?](https://staging.eauk.org/news-and-views/what-can-running-teach-us-about-the-christian-life.md): Northern Ireland associate Ben Neill reflects on what running can teach us about perseverance as a Christian ## Churches - [St. Thomas Evangelical Church of India - UK Parish - London](https://staging.eauk.org/churches/st-thomas-evangelical-church-of-india-uk-parish-london.md): c2189eb4-1387-f011-b4cc-7c1e5264d493 - [St. Thomas Evangelical Church of India - UK Parish - Leicester](https://staging.eauk.org/churches/st-thomas-evangelical-church-of-india-uk-parish-leicester.md): c2189eb4-1387-f011-b4cc-7c1e5264d493 - [St. Thomas Evangelical Church of India - UK Parish - Bristol](https://staging.eauk.org/churches/st-thomas-evangelical-church-of-india-uk-parish-bristol.md): c2189eb4-1387-f011-b4cc-7c1e5264d493 - [St. Thomas Evangelical Church of India - UK Parish - Newcastle](https://staging.eauk.org/churches/st-thomas-evangelical-church-of-india-uk-parish-newcastle.md): c2189eb4-1387-f011-b4cc-7c1e5264d493 - [Alive Church - Alive Church Horncastle](https://staging.eauk.org/churches/alive-church-alive-church-horncastle.md): Horncastle Community Centre - [In His Presence Christ Tabernacle Church](https://staging.eauk.org/organisations/in-his-presence-christ-tabernacle-church.md): 48a13cf6-706a-f111-ab0c-7ced8d3ab16e - [Harvest Life Church - Alternative Address](https://staging.eauk.org/churches/harvest-life-church-alternative-address.md): Unit 3, Pyramid Shopping Centre - [Go and Tell Ministries](https://staging.eauk.org/organisations/go-and-tell-ministries.md): 06a97db7-456a-f111-ab0c-6045bdf1fa0c - [Colwell Baptist Church](https://staging.eauk.org/churches/colwell-baptist-church.md): c0c2ad6a-406a-f111-ab0c-6045bdf1fa0c - [Redeemer Church Leeds](https://staging.eauk.org/churches/redeemer-church-leeds.md): 0d0ea09f-f968-f111-ab0d-7c1e520453ce - [Redeemer Church Leeds - St. Chads Parish Centre](https://staging.eauk.org/churches/redeemer-church-leeds-st-chads-parish-centre.md): 0d0ea09f-f968-f111-ab0d-7c1e520453ce - [St. Marys Parish Church](https://staging.eauk.org/churches/st-marys-parish-church-the-old-church.md): e60e8e38-8366-ed11-9562-0022481b5893 - [Fatherless Barn Evangelical Church](https://staging.eauk.org/churches/fatherless-barn-evangelical-church.md): 6c86f2fb-da64-f111-ab0d-7c1e520453ce - [Fatherless Barn Evangelical Church - Fatherless Barn Church](https://staging.eauk.org/churches/fatherless-barn-evangelical-church-fatherless-barn-church.md): 6c86f2fb-da64-f111-ab0d-7c1e520453ce - [The Redeemed Christian Church of God City of David Wolverhampton](https://staging.eauk.org/churches/the-redeemed-christian-church-of-god-city-of-david-wolverhampton.md): 35f7fa46-c464-f111-ab0d-6045bd13d56f - [The Redeemed Christian Church of God City of David Wolverhampton - St. Thomas's Church Centre](https://staging.eauk.org/churches/the-redeemed-christian-church-of-god-city-of-david-wolverhampton-st-thomass-church-centre.md): 35f7fa46-c464-f111-ab0d-6045bd13d56f - [KingsGate Community Church - Cambridge](https://staging.eauk.org/churches/kingsgate-community-church-cambridge.md): West Road Concert Hall - [KingsGate Community Church](https://staging.eauk.org/churches/kingsgate-community-church-leicester.md): Kingsgate Community Church - [BTPM (Bible Text Publicity Mission)](https://staging.eauk.org/organisations/btpm-bible-text-publicity-mission.md): f516ca01-ab64-f111-ab0d-6045bd13d56f - [C3 LIFE](https://staging.eauk.org/churches/c3-life.md): Bedford Field, Woodhouse Cliff - [C3 LIFE - Leeds City Academy](https://staging.eauk.org/churches/c3-life-leeds-city-academy.md): Bedford Field, Woodhouse Cliff - [Victorious Generation International Church](https://staging.eauk.org/churches/victorious-generation-international-church.md): 3b92e8b6-1159-f111-a825-6045bd13d743 - [Venture Church](https://staging.eauk.org/churches/venture-church-kents-hill.md): Kents Hill Park Secondary School - [Chanctonbury Church](https://staging.eauk.org/churches/chanctonbury-church-alternative-address-4.md): e93bd80e-e0cf-ee11-9078-00224801ba90 - [Chanctonbury Church - Alternative Address](https://staging.eauk.org/churches/chanctonbury-church-alternative-address-3.md): e93bd80e-e0cf-ee11-9078-00224801ba90 - [Chanctonbury Church - Alternative Address](https://staging.eauk.org/churches/chanctonbury-church-alternative-address-2.md): e93bd80e-e0cf-ee11-9078-00224801ba90 - [Christian Revival Church London](https://staging.eauk.org/churches/christian-revival-church-london-crc-ashford.md): ba0a8e38-8366-ed11-9562-0022481b5893 - [Christian Revival Church London - READING](https://staging.eauk.org/churches/christian-revival-church-london-crc-reading.md): ba0a8e38-8366-ed11-9562-0022481b5893 - [Christian Revival Church London - DURHAM](https://staging.eauk.org/churches/christian-revival-church-london-crc-durham.md): Christ Church, United Reformed Church - [Christian Revival Church London - NORTH LONDON](https://staging.eauk.org/churches/christian-revival-church-london-crc-north-london.md): ba0a8e38-8366-ed11-9562-0022481b5893 - [Christian Revival Church London - NORTH EAST LONDON](https://staging.eauk.org/churches/christian-revival-church-london-crc-north-east-london.md): ba0a8e38-8366-ed11-9562-0022481b5893 - [Christian Revival Church London - SOUTH WEST LONDON](https://staging.eauk.org/churches/christian-revival-church-london-crc-south-west-london.md): ba0a8e38-8366-ed11-9562-0022481b5893 - [Christian Revival Church London - EAST LONDON](https://staging.eauk.org/churches/christian-revival-church-london-crc-east-london.md): East London Arts & Music School - [Kings Church 1066](https://staging.eauk.org/churches/kings-church-1066-kings-church-central-st-leonards.md): edc09532-8366-ed11-9562-0022481b5893 - [Kings Church 1066 - King's Church Bexhill](https://staging.eauk.org/churches/kings-church-1066-kings-church-1066.md): edc09532-8366-ed11-9562-0022481b5893 - [Trinity West Church](https://staging.eauk.org/churches/trinity-west-church.md): 343f440f-0bca-f011-8543-6045bdf1a0de - [New Harvest Community Church](https://staging.eauk.org/churches/new-harvest-community-church.md): Sawley Community Hall - [New Harvest Community Church - Nottingham](https://staging.eauk.org/churches/new-harvest-community-church-nottingham.md): 3a9424ac-5824-f111-88b3-0022483fcbb4 - [The King's Church](https://staging.eauk.org/churches/the-kings-church-4.md): 73bb9532-8366-ed11-9562-0022481b5893 - [Poynton Christian Fellowship](https://staging.eauk.org/churches/poynton-christian-fellowship-handforth.md): 1dc49532-8366-ed11-9562-0022481b5893 - [Bracknell Community Church](https://staging.eauk.org/churches/bracknell-community-church.md): 4302a063-1955-f111-bec7-6045bd13d56f - [Prison Fellowship Scotland](https://staging.eauk.org/organisations/prison-fellowship-scotland.md): b36bfe18-1555-f111-bec7-6045bd13d56f - [Prison Fellowship Scotland - Glasgow](https://staging.eauk.org/organisations/prison-fellowship-scotland-glasgow.md): b36bfe18-1555-f111-bec7-6045bd13d56f - [Wirral Christian Media Limited](https://staging.eauk.org/organisations/wirral-christian-media-limited.md): 49da4a9a-0b55-f111-bec7-6045bd13d56f - [Wirral Christian Media Limited - Alternative Address](https://staging.eauk.org/organisations/wirral-christian-media-limited-alternative-address.md): 49da4a9a-0b55-f111-bec7-6045bd13d56f - [City Gate Church](https://staging.eauk.org/churches/city-gate-church-the-gathering-place.md): Crowhurst Community Hall - [City Gate Church - Crowhurst Community Hall](https://staging.eauk.org/churches/city-gate-church-crowhurst-community-hall.md): 060f8e38-8366-ed11-9562-0022481b5893 - [Minster Christian Centre](https://staging.eauk.org/churches/minster-christian-centre.md): 5336d31f-2d28-f111-88b3-6045bd13d743 - [Home church Watton](https://staging.eauk.org/churches/home-church-watton.md): 662f1aae-c804-f011-bae2-7c1e5279195c - [St Andrews and St Bartholomews Churchdown, Gloucester - St. Andrew's Church Centre](https://staging.eauk.org/churches/st-andrews-and-st-bartholomews-churchdown-gloucester-st-andrews-church-centre.md): 92265d9d-9053-f111-bec7-7c1e520453ce ## Pages - [A guide to childcare funding and financial support in the UK](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/both-lives/a-guide-to-childcare-funding-and-financial-support-in-the-uk.md): Find out what support is available to you - [Theroux's manosphere documentary and the Archbishop on abortion](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/cross-section/therouxs-manosphere-documentary-and-the-archbishop-on-abortion.md): How will the archbishop vote? - [Ethos](https://staging.eauk.org/ethos-join-us-on-zoom.md): A fresh approach to engage the spiritually curious - [Politics briefing: All you need to know about Martyn's Law and its impact on churches](https://staging.eauk.org/politics-briefing-everything-you-need-to-know-about-martyns-law-and-how-it-will-impact-churches.md): In 2027, many churches and Christian ministries will have new responsibilities to protect against terrorist attacks – do you know what this means for you? - [New definition of Islamophobia and Steven Bartlett and Claude AI explore Christianity](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/cross-section/new-definition-of-islamophobia-and-steven-bartlett-and-claude-ai-explore-christianity.md): How does the government define Islamophobia? - 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[Take our under-35s discipleship survey](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/under-35s-survey.md): Let the Evangelical Alliance know your views - [Discovering Jesus exploration events: 24 March](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/south-asian-forum/discovering-jesus-exploration-events.md): Find out more about the Discovering Jesus course - [Gen Z attitudes to Jesus and the political fallout of the Epstein files](https://staging.eauk.org/gen-z-attitudes-to-jesus-and-the-political-fallout-of-the-epstein-files.md): Can we ever trust our leaders? - [Finding Jesus Nottingham event](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/events/finding-jesus-nottingham-event.md): Discover the Finding Jesus research: stories, stats and insights - [Violence against women and girls](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/violence-against-women-and-girls.md): Understanding and getting involved in the mission to halve violence against women and girls - [Being Human podcast – season seven](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/being-human/being-human-podcast-season-seven.md): Listen or watch now as Jo and Peter return to chat about what is going on in the world and how to navigate some tricky subjects as Christians - [Steven Bartlett, religious voting and the rise of the Christian left](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/cross-section/steven-bartlett-religious-voting-and-the-rise-of-the-christian-left.md): The Christian left in the UK - [Our policies](https://staging.eauk.org/our-policies.md): We are committed to working in a way that keeps everyone safe and protected, no matter who they are or where they are. - [Violence against women and girls](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/networks/south-asian-forum/vawg-event.md): This International Women's Day, we are exploring the topic of violence against women and girls - [Complaints policy](https://staging.eauk.org/our-policies/complaints-policy.md): Read the Evangelical Alliance's complaints policy - [Membership complaints policy](https://staging.eauk.org/our-policies/membership-complaints-policy.md): Read the Evangelical Alliance's membership complaints policy - [What does 180 years of bold faith look like?](https://staging.eauk.org/about-us/giving/appeals/winter-appeal-2026.md): Celebrating 180 years of gospel impact. Stand with us to shape the future and influence our culture. - [Burnham, Bethel and ICE: what's really going on?](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/cross-section/burnham-bethel-and-ice-whats-really-going-on.md): A world in crisis – what now? - [Vote in UK elections](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/may-2026-elections.md): Ahead of the elections on Thursday 7 May, we will produce resources to help you live out your Christian faith in your attitudes and actions. - [Local council elections in England](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/may-2026-elections/local-council-elections-in-england.md): As of Tuesday, 16 February the government u-turn on postponing 30 local council elections. Here's what you need to know - [Scottish Parliament elections](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/may-2026-elections/scottish-parliament-2026-elections.md): Sharing resources and political insights to help inform how Christians engage in the upcoming election - [Book a speaker](https://staging.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/book-a-speaker.md): Invite a speaker from the Evangelical Alliance Northern Ireland to your church or event - [Senedd Cymru elections](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/may-2026-elections/senedd-cymru-elections.md): These elections are being described as a 'once in a century change'. How will you contribute to the result? - [Stay up to date](https://staging.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/stay-up-to-date.md): Get updates from the team - [Our latest work](https://staging.eauk.org/about-us/nations/northern-ireland/articles.md): Comment and insight on church, culture and advocacy - [Social media bans, global chaos and rising abortion numbers: Christians react](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/cross-section/social-media-bans-political-defections-and-rising-abortion-numbers-christians-react.md): Who will defect next? - [Supplemental reports](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus/supplemental-reports.md): Explore the five reports that dig deeper into how people from different demographics come to faith - [Trump’s new world order, Iran’s protests and the Grok backlash: UK Christians respond](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/cross-section/trumps-new-world-order-irans-protests-and-the-grok-backlash-uk-christians-respond.md): Global tensions kicking off in 2026 - [Finding Jesus no Christian background report](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus/finding-jesus-no-christian-background-report.md): The supplemental findings for those with no Christian faith background - [Finding Jesus male and female report](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus/supplemental-reports/finding-jesus-male-and-female-report.md): A comparison of the responses of male and female participants - [Finding Jesus lower income report](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus/finding-jesus-lower-income-report.md): The supplemental findings for those with lower incomes - [Finding Jesus 65 + report](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus/supplemental-reports/finding-jesus-65-report.md): The supplemental findings for those aged 65 + - [Finding Jesus 18–24 report](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/finding-jesus/supplemental-reports/finding-jesus-18-24-segment-findings.md): The supplemental findings for those aged 18–24 - [Being Human conversation cards](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/being-human/being-human-conversation-cards-2.md): Having deeper conversations can be challenging. Our conversation cards can help. - [2025’s vibe shift: political extremes, Christian nationalism and The Quiet Revival](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/cross-section/2025s-vibe-shift-political-extremes-christian-nationalism-and-the-quiet-revival.md): 2025 in review (plus 2026 predictions) - [Turn The Battle](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/prayer-centre/turn-the-battle.md): Join this national call to three days of prayer and fasting from 21–23 January 2026, uniting the church across the UK and Ireland in a decisive spiritual... - [The welfare state, asylum system and rage baiting](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/cross-section/the-welfare-state-asylum-system-and-rage-baiting.md): Is the welfare state Christian? - [Course | Discovering Jesus](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/courses-and-small-groups/discovering-jesus.md): Join Aaron and Rani as they explore faith, identity and culture as Asian Christians - [Missional Trends – all the research from 2025](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/missional-trends-2026/missional-trends---all-the-research-from-2025.md): Your one stop shop of recent research on church growth and spiritual openness - [Missional Trends 2026](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/missional-trends-2026.md): Phil Knox shares five key missional trends churches should expect to see in 2026 - [God Unborn – Advent 2025](https://staging.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/both-lives/god-unborn/god-unborn-advent-2025.md): Advent devotional resource - [Rachel Reeves' budget: Christians react](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/cross-section/rachel-reeves-budget-christians-react.md): Instant reaction: 2025 budget - [Discovering Jesus payment form](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/courses-and-small-groups/discovering-jesus/payment-form.md): Purchase Discovering Jesus - [Assisted suicide bill committee stage begins in the Lords](https://staging.eauk.org/assisted-suicide-bill-committee-stage-begins-in-the-lords.md): Our head of public policy records a short video outlining the key talking points from the first two days and what to expect in the weeks to come - [A deep dive into Christian nationalism in the UK](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/cross-section/a-deep-dive-into-christian-nationalism-in-the-uk.md): Christian nationalism explained ## People - [Claudine Roberts](https://staging.eauk.org/author/claudine-roberts.md): Claudine Roberts is the author of the Cover to Cover Bible Study on Violence Against Women: Discovering El Roi, The God Who Sees (Waverley Abbey, 2023). - [Sheila Akomiah](https://staging.eauk.org/author/sheila-akomiah.md): Intercultural unity lead (Scotland) - [Pastor Brad Hampton](https://staging.eauk.org/author/pastor-brad-hampton.md): Pastor Brad Hampton partners with SoCo Church, helping churches grow through practical leadership, marketing insight, and honest pastoral feedback rooted in... - [Tony Lewry](https://staging.eauk.org/author/tony-lewry.md): Tony is the Homecoming Project Lead at Home for Good and Safe Families. He is a Christian leader and former AoG missionary with a master’s degree in... - [Stewart McCulloch](https://staging.eauk.org/author/stewart-mcculloch.md): Stewart is the CEO of Christians Against Poverty (CAP). He is also a council member of the Evangelical Alliance. - [Fiona Stewart](https://staging.eauk.org/author/fiona-stewart.md): Public Leadership UK programme lead - [Robert Noble](https://staging.eauk.org/author/robert-noble.md): Robert Noble lives in Haslemere Surrey and attends St Stephen's Church. He is married with two children, a boy and a girl, and has five Christian... - [Helen Paynter](https://staging.eauk.org/author/helen-paynter.md): Helen Paynter is a Baptist Minister (BUGB) who works as tutor in biblical studies at the Bristol Baptist College. - [Luke Smith](https://staging.eauk.org/author/luke-smith.md): Since being a student in the late 90s, Luke has worked with university students in the local church to call them be missionaries to their own generation. - [Amy Scott](https://staging.eauk.org/author/amy-scott-2.md): As public policy officer, Amy advocates for Christian engagement in public life and represents our members to the NI Assembly and Executive. - [Marcus Pawsey](https://staging.eauk.org/author/marcus-pawsey.md): Fundraising specialist - [Sharon Partridge-Underwood](https://staging.eauk.org/author/sharon-partridge-underwood.md): Membership administrator - [Ellie Gage](https://staging.eauk.org/author/ellie-gage-2.md): Ellie is the CEO of the charity Kintsugi Hope who train and equip churches to run programmes that support people with their mental and emotional wellbeing. - [Solomon Osagie](https://staging.eauk.org/author/solomon-osagie.md): Solomon is leading General Counsel at a UK bank and has worked in financial services and in academia for many years. - [Simo Frestadius](https://staging.eauk.org/author/simo-frestadius.md): Simo (PhD, University of Birmingham) is the Vice Principal of Regents Theological College and an ordained minister in the Elim Pentecostal Church. - [Sarah Shin](https://staging.eauk.org/author/sarah-shin.md): Sarah is lecturer in practical theology and Reformation history at Westminster Theological Centre. - [Ruth Perrin](https://staging.eauk.org/author/ruth-perrin.md): Dr Ruth Perrin has 25 years' experience of ministry and research into the faith of the Millennial generation. - [Peter Morden](https://staging.eauk.org/author/peter-morden.md): Peter is Principal of Bristol Baptist College which seeks to form men and women who are ‘able, evangelical, lively, and zealous’ for all forms of ministry. - [Krisztina Mair](https://staging.eauk.org/author/krisztina-mair.md): Kristi Mair is a faculty member of Oak Hill College, London, where she teaches philosophy and ethics, among other subjects. - [Julia Doxat-Purser](https://staging.eauk.org/author/julia-doxat-purser.md): Julia is the European Evangelical Alliance’s socio-political representative and religious liberty coordinator. - [John Risbridger](https://staging.eauk.org/author/john-risbridger-2.md): After 10 years in student ministry, John became Minister and Team Leader of Above Bar Church in Southampton where he and his wife served together for 18 years,... - [Jonathan Loose](https://staging.eauk.org/author/jonathan-loose.md): Dr Jon Loose is Research Director for a Christian Trust and a lecturer at the University of Highlands and Islands. - [James Eglinton](https://staging.eauk.org/author/james-eglinton.md): Dr James Eglinton is the Meldrum Senior Lecturer in Reformed Theology at the University of Edinburgh. - [Helen Miller](https://staging.eauk.org/author/helen-miller.md): Helen Miller is Head of Research and Professional Development at Moorlands College. Within this role, she leads the College’s MA Applied Theology programme and... - [Grace Bally-Balogun](https://staging.eauk.org/author/grace-bally-balogun.md): Rev. Dr. Grace Bally-Balogun is a Lecturer in Pastoral Theology at St. Mellitus College. Her specialist areas are Christian Leadership, Charismatic &... - [Dan Strange](https://staging.eauk.org/author/dan-strange.md): Dan is director of Crosslands Forum, a centre for cultural engagement and missional innovation. Formerly he was college director at Oak Hill College, London. - [Andrew Goddard](https://staging.eauk.org/author/andrew-goddard.md): The Revd Dr Andrew Goddard teaches ethics at Ridley Hall in Cambridge and Westminster Theological College. - [Alexander Chow](https://staging.eauk.org/author/alexander-chow.md): Alexander Chow, a Chinese American, is Senior Lecturer in Theology and World Christianity and Co-Director of the Centre for the Study of World Christianity in... - [Malcolm Duncan (Chair)](https://staging.eauk.org/author/malcolm-duncan-chair.md): Malcolm Duncan is a pastor, a preacher and leader, currently leading Kensington Temple, London City Church. - [Lucy](https://staging.eauk.org/author/lucy.md): Lucy is a Christians Against Poverty (CAP) client whose struggle with money management was complicated by ADHD and autism. - [Girma Bishaw](https://staging.eauk.org/author/girma-bishaw.md): Rev Dr Girma Bishaw is the director of Gratitude Initiative, a Charity that exists to promote the sharing of gratitude to change the social imagination that... - [Andrew Bates](https://staging.eauk.org/author/andrew-bates.md): Andrew Bates serves as outreach team leader at New Life Church in Woking. He is passionate about sharing Jesus and inspiring others to do so too. - [Lara Dean](https://staging.eauk.org/author/lara-dean.md): Lara joined the Evangelical Alliance as the Being Human graduate in 2025. Having studied journalism at university and worked in the creative industry, Lara is... - [Grace Dagunduro](https://staging.eauk.org/author/grace-dagunduro.md): Grace previously completed her studies at the University of Bath and recently returned to the southeast of England, where she now works as the Evangelical... - [Lilli Schlossbach](https://staging.eauk.org/author/lilli-schlossbach.md): Lilli is a part of the Evangelical Alliance’s advocacy team in Scotland. She gave her life to Christ in 2023 after university and wants to share her experience... - [Mark McQuoid](https://staging.eauk.org/author/mark-mc-quoid.md): Mark is the Evangelical Alliance’s research associate. His role focuses on conducting research to support the organisation’s various teams, ranging from... - [Nick Johnston](https://staging.eauk.org/author/nick-johnston.md): Nick is the Northern Ireland associate at the Evangelical Alliance. This involves conducting policy analysis, supporting events and undertaking research... - [Alice Collins](https://staging.eauk.org/author/alice-collins.md): Alice joined the Evangelical Alliance on the graduate scheme in September 2025 with the One People Commission and South Asian Forum. - [Anna Iliescu](https://staging.eauk.org/author/anna-lliescu.md): Anna joined the Evangelical Alliance in September 2025 as the advocacy associate. Prior to this she graduated from King's College London with a BA in history... - [Ben Neill](https://staging.eauk.org/author/ben-neill.md): After growing up in England, Ben moved to Belfast in 2022 to study History at Queen’s University. He has a keen interest in politics and current affairs. - [Bryn Abbott](https://staging.eauk.org/author/bryn-abbott.md) - [Paul Crowther](https://staging.eauk.org/author/paul-crowther.md): Paul is the churches co-ordinator at Embracing Age and works with churches across the UK to support their ministry with older people. - [Amy Scott](https://staging.eauk.org/author/amy-scott.md): As public policy officer, Amy advocates for Christian engagement in public life and represents our members to the NI Assembly and Executive. - [Emily Owen](https://staging.eauk.org/author/emily-owen.md): Emily is an award-winning Christian author and speaker with several books to her name. She lost her hearing overnight aged 21 and has had numerous surgeries. - [Tim Mycock](https://staging.eauk.org/author/tim-mycock.md): Tim is head of UK prison ministry at The Message Trust, having been on the team for over 20 years. - [Duncan Williams](https://staging.eauk.org/author/duncan-williams.md): Duncan Williams is a journalist, editor, and life coach minister passionate about using media to share inspiring kingdom-centred stories and encourage... - [Hugh Francis](https://staging.eauk.org/author/hugh-francis.md) - [Kenny O'Donnell](https://staging.eauk.org/author/kenny-odonnell.md): Kenny O’Donnell is a senior leader at Gateway Church, Glasgow and works for a global bank developing Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. - [Richard Reddie](https://staging.eauk.org/author/richard-reddie.md): Richard Reddie is the director of Justice and Inclusion for Churches Together in Britain and Ireland. - [Matthew Hutton](https://staging.eauk.org/author/matthew-hutton.md): Matthew manages the family farm in Norfolk. He is a retired solicitor and tax and trusts adviser, a self-supporting Anglican priest, and the author of Your... ## Resources - [Why Marriage?](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/why-marriage.md): With marriage rates reaching historic lows and cohabitation on the rise in the UK, what are the implications for our culture of letting go of this ancient... - [How to connect social action & faith sharing](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/how-to-connect-social-action-faith-sharing.md): Explores the Church’s growing role in social care and asks how we can serve communities with compassion while still sharing the faith that motivates us - [Hymns We Love](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/hymns-we-love.md): An evangelistic series that shares the good news of Jesus with those later in life by exploring the Christian beliefs expressed in some of the nation’s... - [Storehouse](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/storehouse.md): A ‘Storehouse’ full of resources for anyone looking to make disciples, plant churches and prepare for revival. - [engaGE24 interactive quiz](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/engage24-interactive-quiz.md): Find the policies that are most important to you and get help and advice to guide you as you prepare to vote. - [Write to your local Prospective Parliamentary Candidates (PPCs)](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/write-to-your-local-prospective-parliamentary-candidates-ppcs.md): Write to your local PPCs ahead to ask crucial questions and make sure poverty is at the forefront of their minds ahead of the general election. - [Voting like Jesus](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/voting-like-jesus.md): 'Voting Like Jesus' is here to help you, and your church navigate the next six weeks, and beyond, with grace! - [The Whole Life Podcast](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/the-whole-life-podcast.md): Christian politicians from four major UK parties discuss how the Christian story connects to both their own work and their parties' unique character and... - [Christians in politics video resources](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/christians-in-politics-video-resources.md): A wide range of video resources to download and use in your local setting. They make the biblical case for answering the call into public life. - [Revival Ready video series](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/revival-ready-video-series.md): Steve & Esther Uppal and guests explore the subject of revival in this video series - [Speak Life Intensives](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/speak-life-intensives.md): Learn the craft of captivating proclamation - [Become a Jesus sharing church with i61m](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/become-a-jesus-sharing-church-with-i61m.md): With i61m's free app + roadmap, support your church to grow in confidence in sharing life, faith and Jesus with friends. - [The Discipleship Way Course](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/the-discipleship-way-course.md): A 12-step, Bible-based and Spirit-led, engaging discipleship course for new Christians to help create good foundations, - [ALIVE](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/alive.md): Alive is an opportunity to explore the life-changing encounters with the risen Jesus. - [Vox](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/vox.md): Vox is a free youth series for 13-19s made of 4 episodes opening Luke's book to explore and discuss Christianity. - [Nicodemus: Child Sexual Exploitation & Grooming Awareness Course](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/nicodemus-child-exploitation-gangs-and-grooming-awareness.md): This online course, completed at the learner's own pace, supports church leaders and volunteers to be aware of the signs of this activity, which is sadly all... - [Nicodemus: Project Monitoring & Evaluation Course](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/nicodemus-project-monitoring-evaluation-course.md): This online course, completed at the learner's own pace, supports church leaders and members to monitor the effectiveness of a project. - [Nicodemus: Foundational Specialist Mentoring Course](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/nicodemus-foundational-specialist-mentoring-course.md): This course from Nicodemus aims to equip with core skills to lead people in progressive mentoring relationships, and ultimately see people become disciples of... - [Nicodemus: Community Analysis Course](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/nicodemus-community-analysis-course.md): This online course, completed at the learner's own pace, supports church leaders and volunteers to carry out an analysis of community needs and develop... - [Nicodemus: Project Planning & Management Course](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/nicodemus-project-planning-management-course.md): This online course, completed at the learner's own pace, supports church leaders and members to run projects well. - [Nicodemus: Young People & Street Safety](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/nicodemus-young-people-street-safety.md): This resource will equip and inform parents and mentors on the issues of grooming, gangs, and their associated risks. - [Nicodemus: Community Consultation Framework](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/nicodemus-community-consultation-framework.md): This resource supports churches with practical documentation to better analyse the needs of their community. - [Nicodemus: 7 free resources for working with young people](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/nicodemus-7-free-resources-for-working-with-young-people.md): These 7 free resources are easy to follow and can be worked through by young people and their mentors. - [The Stir Course](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/the-stir-course.md): The Stir Course is a set of interactive sessions designed to be used in your outreach context. - [Shine Your Light](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/shine-your-light.md): Together take the message on Jesus onto our streets this Christmas - [A Community Christmas Resource Pack](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/a-community-christmas-resource-pack.md): A resource pack full of ideas to help you reach out to those in your community this Christmas. - [World Vision’s Christingle pack for your church](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/christingle-pack-for-your-church.md): All-Age ideas to lead or add to your traditional services and inspire your church family with the meaning of Christingle. - [Shine your light](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/shine-your-light-halloween.md): With 95% of children and young people not in church, let us help you reach out to your community this Halloween as you share Jesus, the Light of the World - [Faith in Kids](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/faith-in-kids.md): Faith in Kids is about confident parents and thriving churches working together to raise children who trust in Jesus eternally - [Community Football Outreach training](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/community-football-outreach-training.md): Our vision is to serve the local church, inspiring and equipping it to build Christ-centred relationships through football - [The Mentor Ministry](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/the-mentor-ministry.md): The Mentor Ministry is a safe, easy and anonymous way to make yourself available to God and walk with people on their spiritual journeys. - [Disciple Making Movement resource](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/disciple-making-movement-resource.md): Making disciples who make disciples is what we are called to. This resource helps give some basic principles and tools to help all. - [The Best of Friends Small Group Resources](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/the-best-of-friends-small-group-resources.md): This small group resource is your guide and accompaniment as you seek to put the friendship principles from "The Best of Friends" into practice. - [The Best of Friends book](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/best-of-friends.md): Phil Knox explores how to cherish and celebrate the most important relationships in your life, and be the best friend you can be. - [Easter (On Energize)](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/easter-on-energize.md): Great Easter activities, discussions and videos for children aged 3 to 15+ - [Christmas (on Energize)](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/christmas-on-energize.md): Great Christmas activities, discussions and videos for children aged 3 to 15+ - [Invited to Belong](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/invited-to-belong.md): A six-session reflective journey to help you explore how to ensure your youth and children's work is accessible and inclusive to all. - [The Difference](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/the-difference.md): Discover The Difference with young people who are ready to take their faith seriously and grapple with the issues in the world around them. - [Into Action](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/into-action.md): A training programme for young people aged 14+, to draw out leadership potential and develop their skills as young leaders within your group - [Weekly Wins](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/weekly-wins.md): Brand new youth and children's activities sent to your inbox free every week. There's something for every group to keep things interesting! - [Follow Me](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/follow-me.md): Introduces Jesus in his own words and by his own interactions with the people he met. - [The Wellbeing Journey](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/the-wellbeing-journey.md): Invite your community to discover God’s plan for greater wellbeing. - [The Gateway Seven Series](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/the-gateway-seven-series.md): A study series on seven books of the Bible, covering seven genres, with a whole-life discipleship focus. - [Frontline Sundays](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/frontline-sundays.md): Five service plans with companion short films, sermon notes, activities, small group studies, and giveaways. - [Growing on the Frontline](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/growing-on-the-frontline.md): An eight-session course that'll help you spot what's holding you back from living like Jesus - and work with God to grow more like him. - [Routed: Journeying into Work with God](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/routed-journeying-into-work-with-god.md): A group study that gives students a vision for life after uni, with session videos, participant’s workbook, and leader’s guide. - [Jesus to the Rescue](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/jesus-to-the-rescue.md): The Christmas story … with a difference. Jesus to the Rescue uses Happyland toys to tell the Christmas story through Gods Big story. - [Hope at Christmas](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/hope-at-christmas.md): A Christmas magazine designed to create conversation opportunities about faith with non-Christians. - [Countdown to Christmas Hope](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/countdown-to-christmas-hope.md): An interactive, Advent daily devotional aimed at people exploring the Christian faith, that explores why Christmas gives us hope. - [OIKOS Prayer App](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/oikos-prayer-app.md): The Oikos App allows you to tag where you have prayed, cared and shared Jesus with people. ## Stories - [Krista and Niki's Story](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/krista-and-nikis-story.md): From struggling with addiction and broken relationships, to having her life totally transformed by Jesus, Krista now heads up an Eden team in South Bank... - [Jamie's Story](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/jamies-story.md): Stuck in a cycle of addiction, he hit rock bottom and started thinking about taking his own life. It was then that he met a friend who told him about Jesus. - [Beth's Story](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/beths-story.md): Beth knew she wanted more from life, so was prompted to explore who Jesus is while at university - [Blend's Story](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/blends-story.md): See how tea and cake is making Jesus known to refugees and asylum seekers in Cardiff... - [Ram's Story | Simply Eat](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/rams-story.md): Coming from a multi-faith background, Ram couldn't believe that God would offer to eat with him - [Mark's Story](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/marks-story.md): How growing up in a Christian home isn't a 'boring testimony' at all - [Asha's Story](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/ashas-story.md): After going into church to sell drugs, the support Asha received empowered her to give up drugs and give her life to Jesus instead - [The Secret to a Thriving Toddler Group](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/secret-thriving-toddler-group.md): How prayer and a warm welcome are the key to sharing Jesus with toddlers and their carers - [Duncan's Story](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/duncans-story.md): Waking up after another drunken night, Duncan decided to read his bible and his life was never the same again... - [Manoj's Story](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/manojs-story.md): In 2008 the mortgage market collapsed and Manoj's world started to crumble. Watch his story of becoming a follower of Jesus. - [Natalie's Story](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/natalies-story.md): Natalie knew she was looking for something, but didn't know where to find it until a friend invited her to church - [Lee's Story](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/lees-story.md): Lee described himself as God's biggest critic. He couldn't believe a loving God could exist with all the suffering in the world. - [Balbinder's Story](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/balbinders-story.md): Balbinder could not find peace, despite trying all sorts of different ideas, until she met Jesus Christ. - [Matt's Story](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/matts-story.md): Caught up in lad culture and getting in trouble with the police, Matt kept trying to change but it wasn't working. - [Danni's Story](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/dannis-story.md): Danni grew up in a family entrenched in occult beliefs. Watch how she came to follow Jesus. - [Margaret's Story](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/margarets-story.md): After a 5% chance of survival, Margaret shares Jesus through her miraculous story of healing - [Lynne's Story | Simply Eat](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/lynnes-story.md): Lynne first encountered God while laying the table for Passover... - [Sanjay's Story](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/sanjays-story.md): As a biochemical engineer, Sanjay thought Christians had bizarre and unfounded beliefs, until he met some and investigated further... - [Bourn Running's Story](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/bourn-runnings-story.md): See how sport and Jesus are at the heart of this community in Bournville - [Joyce's Story](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/joyces-story.md): Doctors told Joyce she only had two and a half years to live, she shares her story of healing and hope. - [Instead of you | A Christmas spoken word](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/instead-of-you.md): Tonight, thank God it's Him: How Christmas songs remind us that the baby in the manger becomes the world's Saviour - [Jennifer's Story](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/jennifers-story.md): Having tried crystals, tarot, travel, escapism and more, Jennifer eventually found what she was looking for in Jesus - [Rosie's Story](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/rosies-story.md): Rosie got baptised when she realised Jesus wasn't asking her to be perfect, and now shares her faith by living her life for Him - [Kim & Dee's Story](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/kim-dees-story.md): After 21 years of marriage, Kim finally came to know the Jesus who Dee had been telling him about - [Nicole's Story](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/nicoles-story.md): Nicole wasn't getting the right support for her PTSD until a friend invited her to meet Jesus at a school lunch club - [Usha's Story](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/ushas-story.md): Sharing faith as a follower of Jesus and an Asian woman, Usha tells stories of helping others come to know Christ - [David's Story](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/davids-story.md): Meeting Jesus through the Christian Motorcyclists Association, David found that he was not alone in his struggles with addiction and as a previous victim of... - [Lucy's Story](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/lucys-story.md): Following her husband's stroke, Lucy's story is testament that 'we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him - [pStuart's Story](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/stuarts-story.md): Stuart was caught up with football and drinking, until he was challenged to discover who Jesus really is - [Stacey's Story](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/staceys-story.md): After suffering the loss of two sons and a marriage breakdown, Stacey found fulfilment in Jesus - [Jordan's Story](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/jordans-story.md): Jordan was invited to church by his girlfriend after thinking, 'surely there's something more than this.' - [Richard & Jayne's Story](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/richard-jaynes-story.md): After being invited to church through a Christmas project, Richard and Jayne never looked back. - [Andy's Story](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/andys-story.md): Andy explains why Christmas is a great time to share the Christian message and connect with local schools through music - [Lawrence's Story](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/lawrences-story.md): Having never felt like he could be himself in a life of crime, addiction and gangsters Lawrence found his real identity when he encountered Jesus - [Pawel's Story | London City Mission](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/pawels-story-london-city-mission.md): Pawel came to the UK from Poland in 2009. He quickly found he was alone, unemployed and one of the 8,000 lost and homeless people living on the streets of... - [Rich's Story](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/richs-story.md): Having hit rock bottom, Rich decided to explore faith with the help of a friend - [Kwame's Story](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/kwames-story.md): Kwame talks about sharing your faith amidst possible setbacks - [Benjamin C's Story](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/benjamin-c-story.md): Ben wanted to look into if the evidence for God pointed towards atheism or Christianity. - [Gemma's Story](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/gemmas-story.md): Gemma shares her story of telling others about Jesus at university. - [Christ Church Southport's Story](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/christ-church-southports-story.md): Watch one church's story of how they reached out to the elderly in our community. - [Paul's Story](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/pauls-story.md): Paul shares the story of how his church community encourage each other in prayer and evangelism - [Cliff's Story](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/cliffs-story.md): Cliff grew up being passed around foster homes. He felt he had no purpose or future for his life. Watch his story of how Jesus has changed his life. - [Bethany's Story](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/bethanys-story.md): Bethany shares her story of finding comfort from God during exceptionally hard circumstances. - [Sam's Story](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/sams-story.md): God told Sam to go out into the streets of Chester and start praying for people. Here's his story of what he's seen and learnt. - [Ben's Story](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/bens-story.md): Ben talks about how he's learnt to share his faith at school, and the importance of stepping out in faith even when you might look silly. - [Sue's story](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/sues-story.md): Evangelism in rural areas has its own unique challenges and opportunities. Sue shares what she's learnt as a Methodist minister in rural communities. - [Rahil's Story](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/rahils-story.md): Rahil was a successful Hindu priest whose world was changed by an unexpected encounter with the love of Jesus Christ. - [Cassie's Story](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/cassies-story.md): Cassie had gone away from church, until a family crisis made her re-think her life. - [Sue H's Story](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/sue-h-story.md): Sue used to be traumatised by the thought of sharing her faith with anybody. Watch her story of how God's used her to make Jesus known. - [Amanda's Story](https://staging.eauk.org/great-commission/stories/amandas-story.md): Amanda discovered there’s more to life than a tick-box approach when a friend from work invited her on the Alpha Course ## Videos - [Theroux's manosphere doc and the Archbishop on abortion](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/therouxs-manosphere-doc-and-the-archbishop-on-abortion.md): Watch Cross Section here - [New definition of Islamophobia and Steven Bartlett and Claude AI explore Christianity](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/new-definition-of-islamophobia-and-steven-bartlett-and-claude-ai-explore-christianity.md): Watch Cross Section here - [What does 180 years if bold faith look like?](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/what-does-180-years-of-bold-faith-look-like.md): Stand with us to shape the future - [Addressing violence against women and girls](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/addressing-violence-against-women-and-girls.md): Watch Cross Section here - [Iran conflict and the Greens' victory: Christians react](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/ian-conflict-and-the-greens-victory-christians-react.md): Are we on the brink of WW3? - [Tourette's at the BAFTAs and restoring Britain's Christian heritage](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/tourettes-at-the-baftas-and-restoring-britains-christian-heritage.md): Watch Cross Section here - [Become an Evangelical Alliance member church](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/become-an-evangelical-alliance-member-church.md): Gavin Calver on why to join as a member church - [Perspective Conversation: AI and your church- help or hindrance?](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/perspective-conversation-ai-and-your-church-help-or-hindrance.md): Unlocking the potential of AI for your church in mission and discipleship - [Gen Z attitudes to Jesus and the political fallout of the Epstein files](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/gen-z-attitudes-to-jesus-and-the-political-fallout-of-the-epstein-files.md): Watch Cross Section here - [Good News People Podcast | Episode 1: A Spiritual Awakening!](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/gnp-1.md): Gav and Phil are unpacking a load of data which is showing over and over again that there is a new openness to the Gospel. - [Good News People Podcast | Episode 2: Brave and Kind](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/gnp-2.md): In this episode Gav and Phil are joined by Damilola Makinde, a formation pastor at London's KXC Church and the Evangelical Alliance's advocacy engagement lead. - [Good News People Podcast | Episode 3: Substance and Style](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/gnp-3.md): In this episode Gav and Phil are joined by author, speaker and CEO of Speak Life - Glen Scrivener as they grapple with issue. - [Good News People Podcast | Episode 4: Decisions and Disciples](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/gnp-4.md): In this episode Gav and Phil are joined by author, pastor and missiologist Ed Stetzer to look at the importance of both. - [Stephen Bartlett, religious voting and the rise of the Christian left](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/stephen-bartlett-religious-voting-and-the-rise-of-the-christian-left.md): Watch Cross Section here - [Burnham, Bethel and ICE: what's really going on?](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/burnham-bethel-and-ice-whats-really-going-on.md): Watch Cross Section now - [Social media bans, global chaos and rising abortion numbers: Christians react](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/social-media-bans-global-chaos-and-rising-abortion-numbers-christians-react.md): Watch Cross Section now - [Trump's new world order, Iran's protests and the Grok backlash: UK Christians respond](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/trumps-new-world-order-irans-protests-and-the-grok-backlash-uk-christians-respond.md): Watch Cross Section here - [Wow! People you totally wouldn't expect are coming to church // Missional Trends with Simon Deeks](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/wow-people-you-totally-wouldnt-expect-are-coming-to-church-missional-trends-with-simon-deeks.md): Watch now Phil and Simon's conversation about the steady influx of people with no church background seeking faith and connection - [Stop! Faith sharing & social action must work together // Missional Trends with Natalie Williams](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/stop-faith-sharing-social-action-must-work-together-missional-trends-with-natalie-williams.md): Discover how churches are breaking down silos and effectively integrating faith-sharing with community services like food banks and toddler groups - [Getting people into church - a simple hop, skip and jump // Missional Trends 2026 with Dub Everitt](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/getting-people-into-church-a-simple-hop-skip-and-jump-missional-trends-2026-with-dub-everitt.md): In this inspiring episode, Dub shares exciting stories of transformation and growth within the church - [Sharing our own stories helps people find faith in Jesus // Missional Trends with Chris Cooke](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/sharing-our-own-stories-helps-people-find-faith-in-jesus-missional-trends-with-chris-cooke.md): Chris shares insightful strategies on word-based relational evangelism, inspired by Ephesians 4 and the parable of the sower - [Family life is being transformed by Jesus! // Missional Trends with Akinola Abiona](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/family-life-is-being-transformed-by-jesus-missional-trends-with-akinola-abiona.md): Phil Knox sits down with Akinola Abiona, the conference pastor of Equipping People in London, to discuss the amazing things he's seeing God do within his church - [How to actually get people invited and into church // Missional Trends with Jasmine Allen](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/how-to-actually-get-people-invited-and-into-church-missional-trends-with-jasmine-allen.md): Discover how strategically connecting church events with continuous invitations can foster deeper engagement and growth within your community - [Help people make sense of their spiritual experiences // Missional Trends with Alex Morgan](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/help-people-make-sense-of-their-spiritual-experiences-missional-trends-with-alex-morgan.md): With special guest Alex Morgan,Ealing Community Church sharing incredible stories of spiritual transformation occurring in both small and large churches - [Toddler groups are helping people meet Jesus // Missional Trends with Sam Dunn](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/toddler-groups-are-helping-people-meet-jesus-missional-trends-with-sam-dunn.md): We delve into the inspiring story of Sam Dunn, who shares his experiences of seeing people come to Christ in unexpected ways - [Time to Talk... about pornography](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/time-to-talk-about-pornography.md) - [2025’s vibe shift: political extremes, Christian nationalism and The Quiet Revival](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/2025s-vibe-shift-political-extremes-christian-nationalism-and-the-quiet-revival.md): Watch Cross Section here - [The welfare state, asylum system and rage baiting](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/the-welfare-state-asylum-system-and-rage-baiting.md): Is the welfare state Christian? - [Discovering Jesus | Course introduction](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/discovering-jesus-course-introduction.md): Discovering Jesus is an eight-session course for those seeking to find out more about Jesus and explore faith, identity and culture. - [Session one: Discovering Jesus | Who is Jesus?](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/session-one-discovering-jesus-who-is-jesus.md): Join Aaron and Rani in session one, as they explore who Jesus is, why he came and what that could mean for your own personal story - [Session two: Discovering Jesus | History of the Christian faith](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/session-two-discovering-jesus-history-of-the-christian-faith.md): Join Aaron and Rani in session two as they explore the history of the Christian faith and discuss the question 'is Christianity really a western religion?' - [Session four: Discovering Jesus | Overcoming evil](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/session-four-discovering-jesus-overcoming-evil.md): Join Aaron and Rani in session four as they explore and discuss overcoming evil. - [Session three: Discovering Jesus | Jesus' death and resurrection](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/session-three-discovering-jesus-death-and-resurrection.md): Join Aaron and Rani in session three as they explore Jesus' death and resurrection - [Session six: Discovering Jesus | Does God really speak today?](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/session-six-discovering-jesus-does-god-really-speak-today.md): Join Aaron and Rani in session six as they explore if God does really speak today - [Session five: Discovering Jesus | Do all religions lead to God?](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/session-five-discovering-jesus-do-all-religions-lead-to-god.md): Join Aaron and Rani in session five as they explore if all religions lead to God? - [Session seven: Discovering Jesus | Following Jesus](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/session-seven-discovering-jesus-following-jesus.md): Join Aaron and Rani in session seven as they explore and discuss following Jesus - [Session eight: Discovering Jesus | Who is the Holy Spirit?](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/session-eight-discovering-jesus-who-is-the-holy-spirit.md): Join Aaron and Rani in session eight, the final session, as they explore and discuss who the Holy Spirit is - [Discovering Jesus Trailer](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/discovering-jesus-trailer.md): Discovering Jesus Trailer - [Rachel Reeves' Budget: Christians react](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/rachel-reeves-budget-christians-react.md): Watch Cross Section here - [Politics briefing: assisted suicide bill in the Lords](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/politics-briefing-assisted-suicide-bill-in-the-lords.md) - [A deep dive into Christian nationalism in the UK](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/a-deep-dive-into-christian-nationalism-in-the-uk.md): Watch Cross Section here - [Can the BBC restore trust and public confidence?](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/can-the-bbc-restore-trust-and-public-confidence.md): Watch Cross Section here - [The surge of the Green party and Tommy Robinson's Christian conversion](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/the-surge-of-the-green-party-and-tommy-robinsons-christian-conversion.md): Watch Cross Section here - [A defining moment for the Anglican church](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/a-defining-moment-for-the-anglican-church.md): Watch Cross Section here - [Has Trump brought lasting peace to the Middle East?](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/has-trump-brought-lasting-peace-to-the-middle-east.md): Watch Cross Section here - [Speaking up on sexuality and gender – live interview with Dr Preston Sprinkle](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/being-human-live-podcast-with-special-guest-preston-sprinkle.md): Jo Frost and Peter Lynas are back with a one-off live recording of the Being Human podcast with special guest Preston Sprinkle - [Reflecting on two years from the October 7th attacks and the new archbishop](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/reflecting-on-two-years-from-the-october-7th-attacks-and-the-new-archbishop.md): Click here to watch Cross Section - [What is Christian nationalism?](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/what-is-christian-nationalism.md): Check out Cross Section - [An update on assisted suicide and Starmer's recognition of Palestine](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/an-update-on-assisted-suicide-and-starmers-recognition-of-palestine.md): Watch Cross Section here - [We react: Charlie Kirk's death, Danny Kruger's defection and Tommy Robinson's march](https://staging.eauk.org/resources/what-we-offer/videos-and-podcasts/we-react-charlie-kirks-death-danny-krugers-defection-and-tommy-robinsons-march.md)