Some years ago I was praying about the progress of Newfrontiers and the possibility of missionary activity into continental Europe. As I prayed I saw a map of the UK with a bow and arrow superimposed over the South East […]
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Five influential preachers | Part 5 – Rambabu
Finally, I name the extraordinary evangelist and man of faith Rambabu, the most effective evangelist I’ve ever heard. Whereas I seem to explain or argue for the gospel he, in contrast, proclaims or announces it with such authority and faith […]
Five influential preachers | Part 4 – Timothy Keller
Next comes another great contrast in preaching, namely Timothy Keller. His passion for the gospel and for making it relevant to the hearer is stunning. He is determined to proclaim Christ as the answer, not as some empty cliché but […]
Five influential preachers | Part 3 – Bryn Jones
The next was another Welsh man, Bryn Jones. What a preacher! But so different to Lloyd-Jones. He was certainly unafraid to use humour, but nevertheless brought you to God. Mostly I heard him from large platforms before vast crowds at […]
Five influential preachers | Part 2 – Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
The second preacher to greatly influence me was during the next three years of my life when I had the privilege of attending Westminster Chapel to hear the remarkable Dr Martyn Lloyd-Jones. He added further dimensions to my understanding […]
Five influential preachers | Part 1 – Ernest Rudman
“Who have been the five most influential preachers in your life?” A fascinating question that I have never been asked before. I was speaking to a group of young pastors in Cape Town as part of a training day and […]
A Visit to Zimbabwe and South Africa
A friend once remarked,“Every time you step on a plane to go and serve God in another nation you should regard it as a privilege.” Flying to Zimbabwe to serve the saints there was undoubtedly so. The hundreds of believers […]
We’re on the move again
Last Sunday I preached at The King’s Church Mid-Sussex. We enjoyed a great day, and in the evening Jim Partridge, the pastor, announced to the church that Wendy and I were going to move and join the church. To our […]
Profound gratitude but longing for more
“Are you surprised/thrilled/encouraged by what has happened over these years since you left secular work and responded to God’s call?” I am often asked this or similar questions. In some ways my answer has to be simple and straightforward. “Yes, […]
