I put out some posts a short while ago regarding theological seminaries and the requirements for Biblical eldership. Particularly, I was discussing the question of
middle classes
Why such gospel inequality: we need to revive the missionary spirit
John Stevens, national director of FIEC, has written a helpful blog post highlighting the gospel inequality in the UK. You can read it here. Though he
Sean Hughes and why I empathise with not belonging
I was sad to read yesterday of the death of Sean Hughes. I remember his appearances on Buzzcocks back when, under Mark Lamarr, it became one
Churches in deprived communities don’t exist to salve the conscience of the middle classes
Many of you will have read Bishop of Burnley, Philip North’s, comments on mission to the poor. This High Church Anglican, speaking to a largely
When networks don’t work
I have occasionally wondered how I would get on in the corporate world. Before falling into a brief career in teaching, I remember going for
Have we confused the qualifications for eldership with Middle Class values and business acumen?
When considering a pastor or elder for your church, I wonder what you start looking for? Most Bible-believing churches will land on the eldership criteria