Ben Woollard Ben Woollard

Is your political hope misplaced?

During election season, I had a thought-provoking conversation with my neighbour. He was passionately discussing his hopes for the next government, putting all his faith in our political system. He confided that, without spiritual faith like mine, he had no choice but to invest all his hope in this world and its leaders.

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Rachel Turner Rachel Turner

Beautiful Feet

Rachel Turner shares how believers across the city are making the most of the opportunities that sports offers to build relationships and share the good news of Jesus.

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Lydia Rolley Lydia Rolley

Faith at Work

Lydia Rolley tells us about her experience of writing The Fatigue Book during the pandemic.

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Michelle Brown Michelle Brown

Of Foxes and Friendship

New Christian Michelle Brown tried prayer-walking for the first time with Arise:March 2023. Find out what it meant to her.

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Fiona Walton Fiona Walton

Generations Z and Alpha: the Prodigals?

‘95% of children and young people have no contact with Christians…we need to go where they are: into schools.’ Fiona Walton explores how the Parable of the Lost Son speaks to Generations Z and Alpha.

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Joanne Gilchrist Joanne Gilchrist

Faith at Home Does Not Mean Faith Alone

Feeling responsible for children’s spiritual development at home can be overwhelming for many parents. Find out more how your church can support adults to nurture children’s faith in the home.

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Giles Holloway Giles Holloway

Tell Me the Old, Old Story

Giles Holloway continues his series on stories, revisiting a hymn from his childhood to explore the gospel’s redemption story.

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Beth Craggs Beth Craggs

Bishop’s Badge Competition - 2023 results

Over 700 children and young people from across Sheffield and beyond designed badges for believers to wear during Wear Your Faith Fortnight this October. Find out more about the winning entries here from Friday.

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Janet Ayres Janet Ayres

Leaders Take the Plunge

The team at the Message Trust chilled for 24 hours with church and ministry leaders from across Sheffield for an ice plunge interview marathon fundraiser. Find out more about who they interviewed - and watch the recordings - here.

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Phillip Dolby Phillip Dolby

Welcoming the Stranger

Phillip Dolby chats with the Chair of the Open Hands Project Jonathan Bennett about the way they’re supporting destitute asylum seekers.

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Roger Hoyle Roger Hoyle

Fun and Joy at the S17 Family Fun Day

Roger Hoyle from All Saints Totley shares what happened at the Joy Family Fun Day in S17, when churches from across the area worked together to create a completely free fun day for local families.

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Hannah Sandoval Hannah Sandoval

Why your work matters to God

Hannah Sandoval catches up with Tim Yearsley from the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity, to find out about the ReWork Conference and how all Christians can live out their faith in their working lives.

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Hannah Sandoval Hannah Sandoval

Wear your faith to share your faith

With the launch of the Bishop’s Badge Competition, Hannah Sandoval reflects on the importance of symbols, and how wearing your faith can lead to sharing your faith.

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Hannah Sandoval Hannah Sandoval

Images of Discipleship

Hannah Sandoval shares a framework for figuring out your own style of discipleship.

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Billie Thaw Billie Thaw

The Oakes Turns 25!

Billie Thaw from The Oakes Holiday Centre in South Sheffield celebrates 25 years of growing kids discipleship through activity camps.

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Fiona Walton Fiona Walton

School Chaplaincy

Fiona Walton writes on the immense value of school chaplaincy, and the opportunities available to become a chaplain.

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Ben Woollard Ben Woollard

From Strength to Strength

Former winner of England’s Strongest Man Phil Roberts shares how he found true strength in Jesus, and his plans to grow a mission field at the newly-opened Station Gym in Manor.

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Fiona Walton Fiona Walton

Open the Book

Open the Book is an initiative to bring the stories of the Bible to primary school children. Fiona Walton explains their recent work in this article.

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