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Painting the gospel – ‘Jesus the name above all names’
…article in Christian Today. Last weekend I became President of the Baptist Union at our annual assembly in London. The year long role is going to be exhilarating as I’m embarking on a ‘Big-hearted’ tour, working with as many Baptist … Continue reading →
OK, so what does it boil down to? An opportunity to share my heart…
So, day 4 of serving as President of the Baptist Union of Great Britain (BUGB) and I’m reflecting on what it all means… It is a role that I humbly believe that God has given and asked me to do. … Continue reading →
My week end in Edinburgh shining
I’m just back home from a weekend in Edinburgh working with a Presbyterian church of Scotland called Barclay View Forth. What blew me away was the enthusiasm of those who took part despite it being a completely new thing to … Continue reading →
Man encounters God on the street… and falls over
It was grey and miserable and wet outside today but one of my volunteer chaplains had an idea. It was a very simple one and to be honest I wasn’t too sure how it would work. It just sounded all … Continue reading →
Interview in Christianity Magazine
I’m in this months Christianity magazine where I was interviewed by Heather Tomlinson. I thought the interview may consist of a page or two, but with pictures it takes up 5 pages. Humbling. They did a great job, especially Steve Fanstone who … Continue reading →
Clowning about on a Sunday morning
It’s Sunday morning and I’m on the streets in Peterborough wearing a clowns wig and costume (there aren’t any pictures I’m afraid) with a fist full of modeling balloons and a heart full of good intentions to spread some joy. … Continue reading →
He is alive!
So, the only time I see trees with any regalia and flowers placed upon them is when there has been a tragic untimely loss of life. For the work that I do as an artist in Chelmsley Wood, part of … Continue reading →
Interview from Christian.co.uk
Big Hearted Evangelism with Chris Duffett The words “street evangelist” probably don’t conjure up the kindest of images. When Christians take to the streets to spread the gospel it’s often unpopular. But Chris Duffett is no ordinary evangelist. Chris has … Continue reading →
Hope Invasion in the streets of York
So, here I am in York helping a bunch of young people share their faith creatively on the streets of York. You know what, I have such an amazing job. What a privilege…
Last week was a bit like a dress rehearsal for when I serve as Baptist Union of Great Britain President…
I’ve spoken to 9 different groups of people in the last week on top of my day job of city-centre chaplaincy and putting the final touches to my new book ‘Big Hearted.’ All in all 15 different talks. It felt a … Continue reading →
