I know that people probably hear ‘doctorate’ and think I’m working away at obscure conjugations of a rare Greek verb in a relatively insignificant corner of a New Testament footnote, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. I chose to do a Doctor of Ministry degree, with a focus on developing ‘Jesus movements’, because … More Sculpting Passion for Jesus and the Kingdom

I recently created an image (below) of this jolly chap raising a Kingdom standard over land that just looks suspiciously like where I live. There’s a lot of ‘flagism’ going on at the moment, and not all of it leaves a positive taste. I’ll leave my own perspective on that to myself, but I’m reminded … More Raising the Kingdom Banner: The Power of Prayer

In a short while I’ll be celebrating 30 years of following Jesus. On the 17th October, 1995, I recognised that Jesus was Lord and that he alone could save me, restore me and prepare me for eternal life in the presence of God. 30 years on, I am more convinced than I ever have been … More Gospel Urgency: Enlist Today

There’s an old Keith Green song (he of ‘There is a Redeemer’ fame) that sums it up for me again and again: My eyes are dryMy faith is oldMy heart is hardMy prayers are coldAnd I know how I ought to beAlive to You and dead to me But what can be doneFor an old … More Dry Eyes

Having become a little curious about the spiritual life of the Canary Islands and Spain after my recent holiday visit, I was pleased to discover that the evangelical church in the country has increased over the last 20 years. In spite of the fact that only just under 2% of the population are protestant evangelical, … More Transforming Faith in the Islands

I know what it’s like to be looked at as if I’m stupid for suggesting a follower of Jesus should maybe spend an hour of the day seeking God’s presence, reading his Word and in prayer. I’m not even talking about doing that all in the one sitting. I’ve wept over church spiritual life surveys … More Getting into His Presence

I once pastored a church that was the home of a significant revival in 1921. Part of the Fisherman’s Revival, Wick Salvation Army and Wick Baptist Church reported hundreds of people converting to Christ and even more being renewed by the Spirit. I’ve held in my hands the firsthand reports of there being people at … More Heart Rending

I recently quoted a story that I believe comes from the legend of Smith Wigglesworth – that extraordinary 20th century preacher, revivalist, and evangelist. He once told his hearers to get down, draw a circle around themselves and refuse to move until God revives everything inside that circle. I haven’t exactly done the circle thing, … More More

You can probably think of someone of whom you can say, ‘he’s really dedicated to his work’, or ‘she’s totally devoted to her sport’, or ‘he was so throughly committed to being the best husband he could.’ You don’t even have to look at the top of a sport or a profession to find these … More Total Devotion: the Consecrated Life