Truth

Truth

I am writing this just a few days before Polling in the 2019 election campaign. While many issues have been discussed, from the NHS, to Brexit and the Environment, there is one overarching issue that has been at the heart of the campaign; Truth. And more importantly...
‘I Couldn’t Do What You Do’

‘I Couldn’t Do What You Do’

I was at a city-wide ministers event recently, I have been really struggling with my calling to the inner city, it is hard, everything takes time, you feel like you are making no progress, nothing changes quickly. Our church is based in the third most deprived area of...
Where Will Revival Begin?

Where Will Revival Begin?

I am the pastor of a small urban church in the middle of one of the most deprived neighbourhoods in the South West of England. Life expectancy here is ten years lower than other parts of the city I live in. 48% of children who arrive at the local primary school are...
Where Would You Be?

Where Would You Be?

A few months ago we went for a family holiday in Cyprus. As parents of a two year old, we thought it best to go for the all-inclusive package holiday option, which would not be our natural choice. The resort was lovely and we had a great time. However, being a mostly...
Jesus On The Margins

Jesus On The Margins

For the last year or so I have been the oldest member of a group in Plymouth that works across churches to inspire people to get involved in Social Justice. Most of the group are millennials who are passionate about God and Social Justice – but that does not...