All digital articles
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OpinionAlan Wilson (1955-2024): A courageous and prophetic pastor
The Bishop of Buckingham and former Premier trustee, Rt Rev Dr Alan Wilson, has passed away at the age of 68. He was well known for his advocacy on behalf of church abuse survivors and for encouraging the Church to embrace the opportunities provided by digital media. The former Bishop of Oxford Rt Rev John Pritchard pays tribute to him
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Regular ColumnistsHelp! I’m a worship leader whose job is threatened by robots
I’ll be honest. Until now, I’ve felt a little smug about the rise of Artificial Intelligence. I know a lot of smart people are worried about the possibility of robots taking over the workforce and rendering us their slaves (or pets, depending on your level of optimism) ...
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Opinion10 tips on social media…brought to you by the Pope
The Vatican has released a dense 20-page document on how Christians should approach social media. Rev Peter Crumpler distils the highlights
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ReviewsDistracted by your smartphone? This is the book you’re looking for
Andy Crouch doesn’t advocate ditching your electronic gadgets. We just need to use them differently, he says
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OpinionSister Catherine Wybourne OSB (1954-2022): A pioneer of digital theology
@DigitalNun was a hands-on digital prophet and one of the best people on the internet, says Dr Pete Phillips.
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OpinionWhy Facebook’s ‘I prayed’ button contradicts Jesus’ teaching
The social media giant is rolling out an ‘I prayed’ button. While some Christians have welcomed the news, Abigail Howe is worried the feature gives users a misleading impression of what prayer is all about
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OpinionYou don't have to choose between onsite and online. The Church's future is hybrid
As lockdown eases, and onsite church services return, leaders have every reason to carry on investing in digital, says Dr Pete Phillips as he launches Premier's new Hybrid Church Charter
