Category Archives: evangelism

The Big Hearted Tour is over

  The Big Hearted Tour is over and I feel like I’ve just got started! Don’t get me wrong, I haven’t twiddled my thumbs for 12 months wondering what to do. This year has been jam-packed as I have visited … Continue reading

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‘Can these dry bones live?’ conference

I love getting invites to speak at events and offer training in outreach too. The more ‘out there’ the better in my opinion. Here’s some thoughts from 30 minutes of teaching followed 90 minutes of application of the teaching… a … Continue reading

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More than words…

This past week-end has been like no-other. I’m going to run the risk of seemingly spouting about how good my job is through this blog, but seriously, this week end has been a joy. Let me explain what I’ve been up to, … Continue reading

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“Please bless me and my shop…”

Today I visited some people with an uncanny powerful gift of prophecy… If you’re not familiar with the lingo, prophecy refers to a gift some people have of revealing insights from God that they couldn’t possibly know without God revealing … Continue reading

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Good news and food

So it’s a cold snowy day and I’ve been in the city of Peterborough since early… As I reflect on the day now as I travel home I am struck how much revolves around food and sharing good news! I’ve … Continue reading

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Outreach with people who are not yet believers…

Today I did some creative Christmas outreach with 7 volunteers. 4 of them were not Christians, but non the less they were well up for the task of letting members of the public know something of the Christmas story. They … Continue reading

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Because you are loved

So, what is the heart of the Christmas story? I believe love lies right at the centre, a love for every person on the face of this planet, overwhelmingly loved and loved and loved some more. The most outrageously generous … Continue reading

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Peace of mind…

I’ve had another fun packed day of meeting people, I feel slightly pooped as I sit on the train and reflect on my day. I’ve spent time with all kinds of people, some who have become friends and others who … Continue reading

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The Invisible Church

This article first appeared in Missionscene. ——————————————— Have you heard the story of the group of mums who were surprised to discover that the parents and toddlers group they had enjoyed for years, actually met in a local Baptist church building and … Continue reading

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Remote village community gather to hear good news

Day 3 in Kolkata India and I’m reflecting on a day like no other. I joined BMS world mission action team and a whole pile of guests (above) to visit a remote village where Christians hadn’t ventured before. A three … Continue reading

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