MIRROR LOOK – SELF EVALUATION

MIRROR LOOK – SELF EVALUATION

Local Churches must sometimes take a good hard look at themselves, especially in times of change. Peter Sammons considers. THE ONLY CONSTANT IS CHANGE Nothing is static. Our world is changing rapidly. Churches are in a state of flux. Too often here in the West, they...
DYING WELL

DYING WELL

Peter Sammons reflects on the challenges of approaching the subject of death. TABOO SUBJECT Its not possible to discuss with most people the vexed subject of death, and this includes at least some church-attending Christians! My father remained atheist until his dying...
10 Ways to Disciple Brand-New Christians

10 Ways to Disciple Brand-New Christians

Launch is a site for small group leaders and mentors to use to help new Christians learn how to follow Jesus. The centerpiece is a series of biblical and experiential group sessions focused on the top 10 questions new Christians in university settings have about...
Bizarre Conversation

Bizarre Conversation

Peter Sammons recounts a recent conversation  OUT OF FELLOWSHIP Just before Christmas I had a puzzling – and slightly shocking – conversation with a retired Methodist Minister. It began innocuously enough, at a charitable Carol sing-along organised in a...