Would the Apostle Paul get the Job?
It was a great source of encouragement to me and the leadership team to receive a clear mandate from the recent Cambray Church members’ meeting that we should start the recruitment process for a new Associate/Assistant Pastor. As that discussion showed (and many future debates will confirm!), the task of finding the ‘right’ pastor would…
Marvelling at the Before and After
Recently a friend of mine, a Fitness Professional, posted two photos online. They were ‘before’ and ‘after’ shots of a client she had been working with. It was impressive. The person had clearly lost a lot of weight, and there had been a complete and startling transformation which was clear to see as I looked…
Nike Christians at Cambray
Why is the Christian life so tough at times? I admit asking that question frequently regarding myself and others. Whether sensing the ominous pressures of an increasingly secular society confronting Christian beliefs and believers, or the major life circumstances and disappointments that many are going through, or simply the personal battles to live for Jesus…
The King’s Jubilee
As 2012 draws to a close, I wonder what the abiding memories of this past year will be. Especially when we will recall events and particular individuals who will automatically spring to mind ! The London Olympics – Jessica Ennis; the Tour de France – Bradley Wiggins; the US Open Tennis – Andy Murray; the…
Would Jesus be on Twitter?
Over past months our staff team have been discussing the effectiveness (or not) of our communication – in and through talks, sermons, this magazine, the website, and other social media. I certainly don’t want to epitomise ‘Father McKenzie, writing the words of a sermon that no one will hear; No one comes near’ (A Beatles…