Many people came to Jesus throughout his ministry. One of the more aromatic encounters Jesus had is found in the gospels of Matthew, Mark & John. In John’s account, we read that a dinner was given in honour of Jesus just days before the Passover and his arrest. Present at this ‘dinner party’ were Lazarus (whom Jesus had recently raised from the dead) and his sisters Martha & Mary, and we believe others too*. These friends of Jesus had been deeply impacted by him and his m

Does it feel as though we are living in strange days? Uncertainty everywhere. A cost-of-living squeeze. Politics that serves to divide rather than unite. And underneath it all – a quiet weariness. Many have lost trust in leaders, institutions, and sometimes even in each other. But here’s the thing: moments like this are exactly when the church comes into its own. The church was born in shaky times. The apostle Peter did not walk in calm waters but stepped out into a raging

During a recent Staff Team meeting, my colleague Lindsay led us in devotions, drawing our attention to John 20:19–23. I’ve read this passage many times and often think of it as the “so I send you” moment. But this time, I was struck more deeply by the connection between Jesus’ greeting— “Peace be with you” —and his commissioning— “As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” Jesus, ever attentive to the needs of his followers, meets his disciples in their confusion and fear.

It is a great privilege to have been called by God as your Regional Team leader. On the 13 th of September at my induction service I...

Twenty-five years is a long time! If anyone had told me, back then, I wouldn’t return to leading a local church, I’d have been horrified....

Today we are bombarded with lots of catchy little phrases and sayings. I recently came across this one above and it got me thinking,...

Last Sunday, I was invited to preach on one of the prayers of Jesus from the cross. My passage was the second half of Luke 23, which...

Matthew 5:14 (MSG) 14-16 “Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colours in the world. God is not a...

Everywhere I look, I see transitions underway. Whether it is in local congregations facing a myriad of change, or as individuals. I will...