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News Analysis‘Hiding in plain sight’ As the Mike Pilavachi report alleges abuse, here are the lessons to learn
Soul Survivor founder Mike Pilavachi manipulated, controlled, and mistreated young people under his spiritual care, a new independent report has stated. Fiona Scolding’s report confirms the findings of previous investigations. It also contains many potential lessons for the wider Church, reports Heather Tomlinson
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Opinion3 lessons from a summer of Christian festivals
Rich Martin has attended more Christian events than most this summer. There’s much to be encouraged by, he says
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Magazine Features50 years of Greenbelt: Christianity’s most controversial festival
As the unique Christian festival celebrates its 50th birthday, Derek Walker looks back at the event’s most memorable moments
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TestimoniesThe power of the Christian camp
Lee Musson found God on a Christian holiday as a child. Little did he know that one day he’d work for Rock UK, the organisation that owned the campsite where he first said yes to Jesus
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OpinionSalvation, healing, and life-changing moments: Thank God that summer festivals are back
484 young people responded to the gospel at this year’s Limitless festival. But even more phenomenal than what happens at Christian festivals is what comes after them, says Tim Alford
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OpinionA church at Glastonbury? You’d better believe it!
Some Christians view Glastonbury as the antithesis of everything holy. On the contrary, this temporary city of half a million people reflects the joy of all God’s creation, as well being as a huge opportunity to show Christ’s love
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OpinionChristians are ready to ditch online events in favour of face-to-face gatherings
With Christian Conference Trust reporting they’re on track for a record-breaking 2022, it seems many Christians are ready to stop holding online events, and instead return to in person conferences
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OpinionAgainst the odds: How Creation Fest overcame a global pandemic, 75mph winds and a £100,000 deficit
Creation Fest almost didn’t happen this year. But when it did, coming together as Christians felt more vital than ever, says Emma Fowle
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OpinionWhy Christian events still matter
Debra Green OBE explains the huge impact she believes festivals, conferences and other events have and encourages us to continue engaging with them
