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Centring Christ in a Darkening World this Advent

Light is a fundamental necessity. Plants and other organisms need light to create their own food, which forms the base of most food chains. Human beings need light energy to regulate human circadian rhythms, mood, and health. It is often said that there are five basic needs for living things: sunlight, water, air, habitat and food and when one considers how dependent some of these areas are on light, one gets a picture of how important it is to our very existence.

But just as much as we need the light from the sun, the Bible speaks of our need for another type of light… Read More »

NEW BOOK: When Churches Merge

How We Can Make the Most of the New Missional Moment

‘With an emphasis on covenant community, congregational discernment and prayerful dependence on Christ, it offers both inspiration and practical guidance for mission-minded churches today.’
Rev Canon Andy Glover, team leader of Fresh Streams

When Rev Manoj Raithatha was awoken in the early hours with the word ‘revive’ clearly ringing in his mind, he knew the Lord was speaking to him. What he could not have imagined was that this signalled a significant missional step for his church, and one that would have relationships at its core… Read More »

NEW NOVEL: Woman of Glass

New Novel Sheds Light on the Forgotten Women of Tudor England

‘The reader will discover familiar themes of love, loyalty, loss, family and hope in an immersive world which will cause the reader to re-examine their own relationships and world.’
Rev Jason Powell, Greater Manchester

In an age dominated by kings, courtiers and conquest, Woman of Glass turns the spotlight on a young woman whose art and courage defied the expectations of her time. Set amid the… Read More »

When Churches Merge: A vision for mission which puts relationships first

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 »

NEW BOOK: Take My Yoke

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 »

NEW NOVEL: Becoming the Biking Burketts

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 »

Author Wins Industry-Leading Christian Book of the Year Award!

‘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 »

British Christian Writers Conference

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 »

NEW BOOK: Hold on to Hope

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 »

NEW BOOK: The Mystery of John

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 »