Scotland’s national unemployment rate (pre-COVID) was 4.5%. In the schemes, it’s anywhere from 25–30%.

Many come to the inner-city all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. Then reality hits.

Some people think that Christianity is a way to an easier, happier life. But that is false.

Life on a scheme necessitates a level of intentional discipleship that is, in many ways, unique to doing ministry here.

In the Christian life, growing in godliness takes deliberate effort.

We are not exempt from suffering and the various discouragements that come along with discipleship. But there are things we can do to help us press on.

Several weeks ago, I became one of the millions of Americans who lost their job due to COVID-19. As a pastor, here’s how I’ve sought to respond.

Unemployment rates are incredibly high in some of the world’s poorest communities. So how does the gospel apply to those who don’t have paid work?

Here are a few things I’ve learned about discipling drug addicts who have come to Christ.

In working-class communities, evangelistic opportunities abound. But discipleship is a different story.