Rumours abound that The X Factor is to return to British TV screens after an absence of five years. Why do people find the much-hyped television talent show so compelling? …
Making church safe for everyone
Safeguarding isn’t just a niche job for a lone member of staff. It’s a justice issue modelled by Jesus which the whole church should embrace, says Christian safeguarding charity Thirtyone:eight. …
Church grows as traditions questioned
Persecution of Christians in Afghanistan is causing the church to grow as young people question their traditions amid the country’s troubles, it’s been claimed. A year after the takeover of …
KT – a great past and an exciting future
We caught up with Mark Ryan a year into his new role as senior leader at Elim’s Kensington Temple in Notting Hill, London. What do you do when you step …
Road-smash story is spreading hope
The 80-mph truck swerving at them on the wrong side of the road is burnt into Chris and Denise Arthey’s memories – and now it’s helped spread hope to thousands. …
Dare to share – and watch God move
At first, Peter Wright wasn’t prepared for the way God would move at Coatbridge Elim, but God has blown his mind with what has taken place over the past four …
Brazil star: the day my life changed forever
He seemed to have the dream lifestyle but, one day in 2019, Brazil forward Alexandre Pato turned to the heavens with the words: “Lord, I no longer want this life.” …
Questions: ask and you will receive an answer
You ask Elim experts the questions. This month, it’s Pastor Mark Ryan, who is Senior Minister at Kensington Temple/London City Church. Is it wrong for Christians to take an interest …
Vietnam bomb helped lead me to faith
The subject of the most iconic image of the Vietnam war has revealed how the haunting photo helped lead her to Christ. Kim Phuc Phan Thi was aged only nine …
Lessons from the power of presence
Is it time for a rethink of the UK’s ‘always busy’ culture? Elim missionary Ian Moore reflects on life in Macedonia. Most missionaries will talk about ‘culture shock’, where we …