It’s the Big Bang against the big brain after a young genius set an ambitious career target – to prove God exists. William Miallis is 11, but he graduated from …
Great memories of 43 years as a pastor
After four decades as a pastor, David Oorloff is retiring. He told Direction about freezing scout huts, snowy car dealerships, clearing big debts and other adventures during his bi-vocational career. …
Getting ‘Reel’ about faith in the community
How do you give people a taste of church when they’ve never set foot in your building? With a lively set of Instagram Reels, Bootle Elim’s Yvonne Yates has found …
What is theology all about?
After being asked that question for many years, Dave Newton says that it’s not just for pastors. As Elim’s Director of Training and Principal of Regents Theological College, I regularly …
From brink of suicide to thriving ministry
Dawn Robinson was on the verge of suicide when a a few words from God transformed her life, sparking 26 years of energetic community ministry that continues today. With vodka …
Your Christian questions answered
You ask Elim experts the questions. This month, it’s Senior Pastor of New Springs Church, Loughborough, Phil Weaver. What does it mean to become all things to all people (1 …
The virus you can’t escape
John Lancaster reveals how the story of Adam and Eve shows everyone is a sinner. It was first discovered in a newly-wed couple enjoying their honeymoon in an exotic location. …
Finding God’s will for your life
Iain Hesketh (pictured, inset, above) shares the first two of four principles he uses when helping people discern what God might be asking them. If you have ever been involved …
Gym team are fighting the good fight
It’s one of the most unlikely fighters’ gyms in the world, and now it’s training the son of a boxing legend. Fighter Nation, in Houston, Texas, in the US, was …
Experiencing Jesus IRL (In Real Life)
We can all experience the love of Christ no matter what our reality is, writes Jackie Walker (pictured, inset, in the image above). I’m sitting at my dining room table …