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How Giroud Has Become An Alpha Male
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How Giroud Has Become An Alpha Male

Online Alpha courses have become quite a hit during lockdown. Chelsea striker Oliver Giroud was one of thousands who took part

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October 2020
Life of a chaplain in a pandemic
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Life of a chaplain in a pandemic

Hospital chaplains have long provided spiritual, practical and pastoral care for patients, carers and staff. But what does this look like during a pandemic? Elim members Carolyn Castle and Debbie Howard share their stories

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October 2020
I'm spreading gospel across the globe after Covid battle
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I'm spreading gospel across the globe after Covid battle

At the height of his illness, Mark McClurg was convinced he would not survive coronavirus. But God had other plans for the Elim pastor…

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October 2020
It's been a glorious moment to unite the church
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It's been a glorious moment to unite the church

The drive-in service launched by Wave House and two neighboring churches in Newquay attracted widespread media attention for being England’s first drive-in church.

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October 2020
It's been a challenging but absolutely amazing time
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It's been a challenging but absolutely amazing time

Leading a movement during a pandemic isn’t something Chris Cartwright expected at the start of 2020. He spoke to Matthew Murray

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October 2020
How you really can do it...
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How you really can do it...

God removed our stabilisers, and without our ‘stuff’ we have learned to focus on Jesus in lockdown, writes MPower’s Gordon Allan

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October 2020
Love thy neighbour!
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Love thy neighbour!

As lockdown loomed, Elim’s Crewkerne Community Church predicted locals would need help... 1,380 shopping trips and 1,024 hot meals later, their Be A Good Neighbour scheme has become an essential support system for vulnerable people

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October 2020
Pastors driven by the Holy Spirit...
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Pastors driven by the Holy Spirit...

What did you do when Covid-19 forced your church to close? Elim pastors Brian Madden, Matt Timms and Paul Hobson felt God prompting them to take their churches outside and hold drive-in services in local car parks. The results have been incredible

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October 2020
How churches are ‘zooming' in on Alpha
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How churches are ‘zooming' in on Alpha

Eight Elim churches have found an inventive way to connect with their Cornish communities via Alpha during lockdown

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October 2020
Back to (socially distanced) church!
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Back to (socially distanced) church!

It is vital to get back to physical church gatherings, explain two Elim pastors who decided to reopen their doors earlier than most

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October 2020
5 Ways Churches And Parents Can Help Grow Children's Faith
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5 Ways Churches And Parents Can Help Grow Children's Faith

Olly Goldenberg has spent the past three decades working with children and helping churches and families around the world disciple the next generation. Here, he shares his advice on how to develop faith in children

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April 2020
My greatest title is Jesus' love
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My greatest title is Jesus' love

As Liverpool close in on the Premier League title, two of their star players are reaching for a higher prize

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April 2020
Mental health struggles are part of being human
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Mental health struggles are part of being human

There has historically been stigma around mental issues in the Church but it’s time for a change of view

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April 2020
Learn to walk slowly with grief
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Learn to walk slowly with grief

How do Christians respond to grief? Malcolm Duncan is trying to find the answers

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April 2020
I'm up for the challenge...
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I'm up for the challenge...

Gavin Calver is following in his father and grandfather’s footsteps after being announced as the leader of the Evangelical Alliance. It’s a role he doesn’t take for granted

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April 2020
I was struggling... I spent hours in the bath praying
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I was struggling... I spent hours in the bath praying

Elim member Joel Fearon is running the race set before him – but it certainly has its ups and downs, he tells Direction

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April 2020
Five words that made my head spin
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Five words that made my head spin

Bible teaching about marriage shocked Sonia Harris when she first became a Christian. Now she’s written a book about it

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April 2020
How I have changed focus as a leader!
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How I have changed focus as a leader!

The presence of God has become the main thing for Duncan Clark – but that wasn’t always the case...

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April 2020
Digging deep to solve youth church problem
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Digging deep to solve youth church problem

Starting them young is the key to Guernsey Elim’s future, says Matt Gregor. He spoke to Chris Rolfe about a new venture…

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April 2020
Bobbie bows out after 50 years of mission!
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Bobbie bows out after 50 years of mission!

Service celebrates Bobbie Tinnion’s 50 years’ outstanding service with Missions

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April 2020
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Are The Ten Commandments Still Relevant Today?

Teaching on God’s Laws is urgently needed, argues evangelist J.John

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March 2020
Thoughtful and selfless
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Thoughtful and selfless

Elim pastor Simon Whitley went home at the age of just 34. Simon’s widow Lisa leads tributes to an inspiring father and leader

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March 2020
The truth behind the persecuted Church
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The truth behind the persecuted Church

Believers across the world are increasingly facing discrimination

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March 2020
The Church should talk to young people about sex!
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The Church should talk to young people about sex!

Elim Summit speaker Rachel Gardner looks at a difficult topic and explains why she wants the next Greta Thunberg to be a Christian

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March 2020
Sometimes I would cry myself to sleep
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Sometimes I would cry myself to sleep

Sinéad Kennedy was ready for giving up but then God stepped in

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March 2020
I had no desire to be in ministry at all...
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I had no desire to be in ministry at all...

While Kensington Temple’s Ruthann Cannings had her reservations, she listened to the Holy Spirit and allowed God to steer her life

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March 2020
How we are serving our city
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How we are serving our city

A USA mega church inspired Elim pastor Dave Ayling to bring about change in Derby

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March 2020
Day I sat face to face with church burglar
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Day I sat face to face with church burglar

Pastor Michelle Nunn was shocked when asked to meet the man who raided her church

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March 2020
An oar-some way to spread the gospel...
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An oar-some way to spread the gospel...

Canoeing Christianity is making waves for Mike and Julie Ryder and the team at King’s Church, Warrington

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March 2020
Alisson wonder hand!
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Alisson wonder hand!

Shot-stopper praises God as he wins inaugural award for goalkeepers

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March 2020