The idea of merging with another church came suddenly and unexpectedly in 2023.
As a church in North West London, we had been growing steadily in numbers over recent years, and had even given thought to the idea of having a second service. But in my view, we clearly remained some years away from that. After all, by ‘Baptist definition’ we were a medium sized church… Read More »
Could this Be Jesus’ Most Misunderstood Invitation?
‘Wisdom, encouragement and insight on every page. If you need to be refreshed and reminded of God’s great love, then this is the book for you.’
Dr Fred Drummond, former Head of Prayer, Evangelical Alliance
‘Take my yoke upon you and learn from me’ (Matthew 11:29). We all know the verse, and are familiar with what follows. But what if the image it conjures in our minds – good though that may be – is not what Jesus intended? What if a lack of cultural understanding means we are missing out… Read More »
A Story that Help Kids Understand an All-too-familiar Problem
‘This story will encourage children to talk about their struggles, and it may be that others will begin to understand what life is like for some of their classmates.’
Glenys Adams, former primary school teacher
Did you know that 1 in 5 children in the UK lives with a parent who drinks too much?[1] This means that every child you know is very likely to share a classroom with one or more school friends impacted by problem drinking. Promises are broken, children feel let down or forgotten, and no one seems to understand. A new novel could help… Read More »
‘I finally felt seen!’
Ruth Leigh, Winner, ACW Book of the Year 2025
This September, Instant Apostle were delighted to see author Ruth Leigh win the Christian Book of the Year Award at the CRT 2025 conference! An industry gathering of retailers, publishers, writers and more from across the Christian book industry, it is always an encouragement to meet together – and to win such a prestigious award amid a field that includes large multi-nationals from the US… Read More »
Celebrate and Develop Your Creativity
‘An uplifting, invigorating, stimulating and enjoyable experience beyond expectations. Meeting with other attendees to share thoughts, and receiving and offering writing help, was as important as attending sessions’ Previous Attendee
The British Christian Writers Conference, taking place this September, is a friendly and supportive gathering of Christian writers working across all genres. Now in its fifth year, writers new… Read More »
How Can We Navigate Discouragement in Everyday Life? – with contributions from R T Kendall & others
‘A riveting, comforting, and much-needed book, especially in this day when so many are struggling.’
Debby Wright, national director, Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland
It looked like Howard Satterthwaite was going places. Having practised as a barrister, he was now leading the historic church, Westminster Chapel, and set for a bright future in ministry. But by March 2023, emotionally and physically exhausted… Read More »
A Faith-Building Journey into the Heart of John’s Gospel
‘Careful, imaginative, demanding and exciting. Paula Griffiths makes this inexhaustible text fresh and arresting again for us.’
Bishop Rowan Williams
We are all familiar with John 3:16, Lazarus’ dramatic restoration to life and Jesus’ vivid description of Himself as the Good Shepherd. But how many of us have a thorough understanding of John’s mysterious Gospel? Overflowing with… Read More »
How can you have hope when your chances are almost statistically impossible? Beth Appleby was told that her third child would likely die during childbirth, yet somewhere deep inside of her, she still had hope; she joined Fiona Stewart to share her incredible testimony! Read More »
Discover the Spiritual Power of Ministering – and Being Ministered to – in Life’s Slower Seasons
‘Timely reminder that God’s kingdom isn’t built through grand schemes or strategies but by the obedient, faithful sowing of seed in the often ordinary places life takes us.’
Becky Silver, Presenter, BBC Radio 4 Daily Service
At some point in our lives, we will all face periods where we have to slow down… Read More »
A Novel to Make Faith Real for Gen Z Teens
Gen Zers are turning to God. The Times reports 62% of the older cohort saying they are ‘fairly’ or ‘very’ spiritual, and church leaders across the UK are seeing signs of God being at work. But what does faith look like for young teens, and where can they look for guidance?
Family Matters, CRT award-shortlisted author Helen Parker’s third YA novel, offers… Read More »
