Church planter, don’t underestimate the value of patience in ministry.

When seeking to build natural, genuine friendships with people, consider these three things.

The need for counselling in the local church is clear. But what does this look like in practice?

Christ’s brutal crucifixion offers real, meaningful hope for those who have suffered the horrors of abuse.

“Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted because of the […]

A congregational hymn on "power in the finished work of Jesus to change helpless sinners just like me..."

This is 20schemes music's rendition of the classic hymn by Fanny Crosby

This is an adapted excerpt from Mez McConnell’s new book The Creaking on the Stairs: Finding Faith in God Through Childhood Abuse. Please pre-order the book through 10ofthose. Every purchase made through 10ofthose helps to support the work of 20schemes. I remember walking home from school with the envelope in my hand. I held it […]

This song is based on Philippians 1:6 “And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.”

Another one bites the dust… I just received a phone call from the manager of our discipleship house. “Jimmy has bolted (run away) and he’s not picking up his phone.” Jimmy is a recent convert from our scheme. He has struggled with alcohol and drugs since the age of 11 but he has recently heard the gospel, […]