The facts of what happened this week in Northern Ireland cannot, in themselves, determine our response. They must be interpreted with historical and social awareness, and with Christian conviction and moral clarity.

How can we respond with grace and truth to stories of leaders who fall?

When people are discussing a case like this, Christians can testify to a way that takes justice for all seriously but also seeks to be scrupulously fair and hopes for mercy for all involved.

Reflections on declining health, falling birth rates, and a 103 year old woman.

Lies grip the hearts of leaders in subtle ways. They stoke the flames selfish ambition. They displace Christ and place self on the throne. They echo the ancient temptation: “You will be like God”.

Scripture emphasises tested character, whereas appointment processes often prioritise dynamic personalities, public gifting, familiarity, and relational ease with existing leaders. 

Bullying, avoidance and narrative control are three mechanisms to consolidate and maintain power. They are the antithesis of the servant leadership to which Christ calls His people.

Seven lessons for Christian leaders in the use of power.

On 19^th November 2025, the BBC reported that a court found that Religious Education in NI is unlawful. But is it true? Have schools and the Department of Education been breaking the law?