I was having an conversation with someone the other day about the word 'Evangelical' and how it is perceived by people. In my experience, perceptions and responses to the word 'Evangelical', especially from those outside the church, are almost entirely negative. The context I hear these comments are often people saying to me things like 'Oh, you're not one… Continue reading What is your response to the word ‘Evangelical’?
Author: Jon Kuhrt
Jon Kuhrt has worked with people affected by homelessness for over 30 years. He is a former government adviser on how faith groups address rough sleeping and is now CEO of Hope into Action. He lives with his wife in Streatham, south London and they have 3 children. He likes football....but loves cricket.
The day I met Margaret Thatcher
It was June 1990. I was 18, had just left school and had started work for Office Cleaning Services (OCS). I joined a mobile cleaning ‘hit squad’ which each day rendezvoused in a van on the Strand every morning at 6.30am. I had just finished my ‘A’ Levels but my new colleagues gave me a… Continue reading The day I met Margaret Thatcher
I saw Jesus resurrected in Trafalgar Square
On Good Friday, my nine year son and I went up to Trafalgar Square to watch The Passion of Jesus. It was an epic production performed by the Wintershall Trust and sponsored by The Bible Society. Over 5000 others were packed in to the Square watch the play aided by a crystal clear giant screen… Continue reading I saw Jesus resurrected in Trafalgar Square
Guilty by association: is this the end of R&R?
I have just taken 6 weeks off facebook, twitter and blogging to mark Lent. But one unintended consequence of not checking blog related emails was that I missed an important legal letter sent to me three weeks ago. On Good Friday, I found an emailed letter from lawyers representing a US company called AF BioCorp.… Continue reading Guilty by association: is this the end of R&R?
Farewell facebook, twitter and blogging. See you at Easter
Over the last year, I have written about busyness being the enemy of spirituality and reflected on my son’s feedback that I am a nicer person without my iPhone. But do I really believe in what I am writing? It is incredibly easy for those who write blogs to sound off on all kinds of… Continue reading Farewell facebook, twitter and blogging. See you at Easter
‘Goodwill on Fire’: Remembering Donald Soper
It was a great honour for me to be asked to preach the Annual 'Soper Sermon' at Hinde Street Methodist Church which remembers the life and ministry of Lord Donald Soper, who was Superintendent of the West London Mission (WLM) for over 40 years between 1936-1978. I never met Donald Soper but I have worked for… Continue reading ‘Goodwill on Fire’: Remembering Donald Soper
“Dad, you’re a nicer person without your iPhone”
It was just another busy Saturday in our house. Although I try to keep my weekends as clear as possible of work and spend time with my family, I always have my phone with me. This means that it can be hard to avoid seeing work emails on the weekend. And this particular Saturday morning… Continue reading “Dad, you’re a nicer person without your iPhone”
Sharing the gospel with Errol Flynn, Bette Davis and Humphrey Bogart
It has been great to see the reaction to Corin Pilling's beautiful guest post about how his church has connected with a local care home for those with dementia. Its another reminder that some of the most important work that the church does is with those who society finds it easy to forget. Much of this… Continue reading Sharing the gospel with Errol Flynn, Bette Davis and Humphrey Bogart
The Amos Course: God’s Word to a World of Injustice
Photo by Sora Shimazaki on Pexels.com Are you part of a home group at your church? Looking for some resources to help explore what the Bible says about poverty and injustice? Amos: God’s Word to a World of Injustice I wrote this 6 session course on the book of Amos back in 2011. No biblical… Continue reading The Amos Course: God’s Word to a World of Injustice
Infanticide…and other Christmas themes
This morning, I watched my five year old daughter make her acting debut in her school Nativity Play. It had everything to be expected – excitable shepherds, pretty Angels, proud parents and a clip-clopping Donkey. It was cute, fun and everyone had a good time. It's important to remember though that Nativity Plays, like Children's Bibles,… Continue reading Infanticide…and other Christmas themes
