The empty pool

What truths are revealed when we prayerfully engage with a particular place? Ian Adams explores how art and theological reflection collide in persistent presence.

Artists in times of challenge and collapse

“The artist plots possible routes into the future.” David Benjamin Blower explores how the biblical and contemporary role of the prophet collides with art, culture and communication.

Editorial: Mission and the arts

"As image bearers of a creative God, we all have the ability to create." Sarah Clarke introduces an artistic ANVIL.

Book review: The Forgotten Creed

Paul Thaxter is impressed by an argument that "us and them" thinking was ruled out by an early Christian creed.

YouTube review: Body Language

Emily Roux responds to a heart-provoking and honest conversation between two champions of our faith, Christine Caine and Dr Anita Phillips

Book review: Ghost Ship

Jonny Baker is grateful to Azariah France Williams for a gift of a book

Book review: Me and White Supremacy

Rachel Smith is challenged to change by Layla F Saad

Book review: Beyond Colorblind

Mark Simpson on a great handbook for our days

YouTube review: “We Need to Talk about Race”

Ann-Marie Wilson is rallied to action by two timely pieces of media

Book review: Nervous Conditions

Nicole Stephens gains insight from Tsitsi Dangarembga's classic

Book review: The Cross and the Lynching Tree

Jonny Baker gets educated by James Cone

An afterword from Paul Thaxter, CMS Director of International Mission

Paul Thaxter reflects and responds on his reading of this edition of ANVIL.