I feel like flying the flag for Christianity prior to the distinct possibility that we will be overwhelmed by 'Men in Boats'. I am looking to compile a book of testimonies so people can read and draw courage from such statements. Ed. Meanwhile, here is a generated list of existing institutions: Directory of UK national Christian organisations A substantial starting directory, October 2026. It...
Christians in Media Conference, 9 October 2026 Justin Brierley's talk explored how Christians can engage meaningfully with people who hold very different beliefs, particularly in an increasingly divided and confrontational media environment. He is a writer, broadcaster and Christian apologist Here are the 12 principal points from his address. We have lost the art of good conversation. Modern...
Christians in Media Conference, Sky Studios, 9 October 2026 Paul Woolley, Chief Executive of the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity (LICC), gave one of those talks that initially appears to be about one subject but gradually reveals itself to be about something much more fundamental. He began with the extraordinary changes that have taken place in the media over the past twenty...
Sam Hailes Christians in Media Conference, 9 October 2026 Sam Hailes, editor of Premier Christianity magazine, delivered a thoughtful address on the challenges of maintaining Christian unity in a world increasingly characterised by disagreement, polarisation and competing opinions. Drawing upon his experience of editing a magazine that has served the Christian community since 1965, he explored...
This is an abstract from a talk given at the conference- Ed. More communication, less understanding? We live in an extraordinary age when almost everyone has the opportunity to communicate with almost everyone else. Never before have so many people possessed the means to publish their opinions, challenge established authorities and reach audiences far beyond their immediate surroundings. Yet...
The morning after an important conference often leaves me slightly disorientated. I was up at 5:45 a.m. yesterday, Friday, to make a round trip to London of 230 miles, which I survived and actually quite enjoyed. I would have expected in my naivety for the M4 to be fairly clear at this time, but no, it was busy, full of lorries and cars who wanted to get to their destination as quickly as...
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