I came across this great resource from our friends in Sheffield – the 100 day Bible Challenge, to help people really engage with God’s word. It’s about 8 days in but you can catch up! http://100daybiblechallenge.com/ 100 Day Bible Challenge from St Thomas Crookes on Vimeo.

        Just a quick heads up about a New Wine Worship Development programme I am helping lead. The first instalment is on 7-9 October, Stockport. ‘Hosted by Gareth Robinson, Ian Parkinson, Nicole Brown and the New Wine N&E Worship Team The idea is simple and proven: come together for a retreat, create a plan tailored to your context, return six months later to repo...

One of the phrases I use a lot to speak about our worship ministry is that It’s about ‘people over programme’. I really believe we need to be building healthy teams of people who know they are valued and will be invested in – not just there to fill a slot/role. Here are a few practical ways we implement this at St G’s. (as always, forgive my writing/punctuation ...

For those of you out there who like to look up words in Greek for reference, study etc.. and use the ESV study Bible online – this looks the bizz. (it’s only $9.99 for a limited time too!) ESV GreekTools ESV GreekTools puts the original language of the New Testament into the hands of beginning and advanced students, as well as seasoned pastors, scholars, and laymen looking for an a...

I just want to point you towards this excellent book, not only because my friend (and associate vicar at my church) wrote it, but because it’s quality and a much needed book that smashes head on with probably the biggest idol of ‘The West’ – Consumerism. It’s opening my eyes further to the battle in my own life and is challenging the way I think and act, and theref...

Rob Bell: Love wins….? One of the hottest topics in the US at the moment (not just The Royal Wedding and what dress Kate will wear!) is Rob Bells’ book, ‘Love Wins: A Book About Heaven, Hell, and the Fate of Every Person Who Ever Lived.’ The book has even made front page of the New York Times. Now after reading and hearing lots about this book (mostly hot air I must add!)...

As I read scripture, one the things I believe worship is about is the heart. Our relationship with God must be far more than just a theory, head knowledge or ‘right answers’ (Or duty for that matter). I came across an amazing statement in 2 Chronicles 25:2 about Amaziah – A king of Judah who reigned in Jerusalem for 29 years. 2′And he did what was right in the eyes of the L...