The Historical Jesus

The great, British philosopher Bertrund Russell once said, “Historically it is quite doubtful whether Christ ever existed at all, and if He did we do not know anything about Him.” Outside of the Bible – which incidentally is an incredibly reliable document – what kind of evidence is there that Jesus ever existed? Jesus Christ is arguably the most influential …

2012: A Review

As if all of a sudden, the church bells across the little village began to ring out in the cold, dark night. They were heralding in the new year and at the same time marking the passing of the year gone by. 2012 was a year of completion and of new beginnings for me. From an initial nudge towards Oxford …

Bath University Christian Union House Party

Jonathan Sherwin at Bath University Christian Union House Party 2012

Last weekend I had the privilege of visiting Bath University Christian Union at their House Party just outside of Cardiff, Wales. We had a fantastic time, with talks from Simon Edwards and myself, engaging with apologetics and evangelism training before their Mission Week Apologetics Training Christian university students are often faced with tough questions about their faith. These questions may …

Hasn’t Science Disproved God?

“Ladies and Gentleman, the captain has just switched on the seatbelt sign in anticipation of upcoming moderate turbulence.” A string of words never followed by a cheery, “enjoy it!” When the bumps start I instinctively look out the window, just to make sure the wings are still there. I’m suddenly rudely aware of the extent that I’m not in control. …

Launching Missional Community: Latimers Oxford

Latimers Oxford

In February last year, whilst visiting Oxford for the day, I paused for coffee at G&D’s with a friend. Over the light chit-chat my friend, Tom, found out that I was leaving my job to study full time. “Why not come and study in Oxford?” he asked. And so, in October I found myself in Oxford starting the one-year programme …

Making A Difference Festival: Apologetics Seminars

I’m speaking at the Making A Difference festival in Newham, London this Saturday (1st September 2012). If you’re in the area, join us! Each seminar will be followed by Q&A. Schedule Don’t All Religions Lead To The Same God? – 1:30pm If God Is Good, Why Does He Allow Suffering? – 3:15pm Find out more and register for both sessions here. …

Demolition Squad: New Apologetics division of CVM

After spending a numbers of years working in evangelism and training around the world I returned to my home country in 2009. I returned in part because Carl Beech, leader of Christian Vision for Men (CVM), asked me to come back and work for the organisation. Having seen a little of evangelism in overseas countries I was keen to stuck …

Newsletter Out Now

My latest newsletter is online for all to read!  Highlights include: Stories from Sweden Epidemic Life Shadwell Mission Trip

Apologetics Training Day: Jan 28th 2012, Oxford

The opening verses of the Bible establish the bedrock upon which the rest of scripture and the Christian faith is anchored. Many Christians, however, find these verses in Genesis difficult to digest and even harder to interpret. Over time, people’s confidence in the text has been eroded by a combination of modern scientific discoveries and assaults against the authority of …

Weddings: It’s All About Jesus

Wedding Morning Suits

I have just returned from one of my favourite weddings of all time. My best friend married his new best friend in a beautiful ceremony with a fantastic reception in Bristol. The church was packed out with friends and family keen not to miss this couple, loved by many, make their vows before God. Everyone I talked to agreed it …