Rivers in the desert

Sheila Akomiah-Conteh argues that African Christianity is a revitalising force in British Christianity.

Historical development of Black Pentecostal churches in Britain

Israel Olofinjana higlights a diversity in theologies, ecclesiologies, mission and cultures that is often overlooked

Covid-19 FGM upsurge must be tackled, says mission partner

Ann-Marie Wilson's 28 Too Many is running workshops to combat resurgence in FGM due to Covid.

YouTube review: “We Need to Talk about Race”

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

Home is where the heart is

Gilberto Da Silva Afonso reminds us that there is no theology that is not at its heart biography. Through the complex historical and socio-political landscape of his heritage, Gilberto illustrates both the tension and opportunity of hybridised identity.

Colonialism, missions and the imagination

A critical overview of the legacy of CMS’s mission with a particular focus on Ugandan experience.

How to… challenge cultural norms

Culture - famously - "eats strategy for breakfast". So when trying to bring change, it makes sense to pay attention to social norms in play.

Book reviews

Books reviewed this time include Liquid Ecclesiology, The Deconstructed Church and Flexible Church

Book reviews [Anvil vol 34 issue 1]

Reviewed this time, new books on mission, theology, biblical studies and art

Editorial: Mission is…

Mission is a way of framing: a lens to think about and practise what it means to follow Jesus in today’s world.

Prayer and mission: entering into the ways of God

Adrian Chatfield draws on ancient traditions and mysticism to consider the relationship between prayer and mission.