'Good Good Father' writer Pat Barrett on pride, platform and staying grounded
Don’t believe the hype. That’s what God told Pat Barrett just before his songs became global sensations. Ahead of his appearance at Big Church Festival, the worship artists tells Sam Hailes why he loves coming to England. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity Magazine, the UK’s leading Christian magazine. Through our publication, you’ll access thought-provoking Christian content, including the latest news, inspiring interviews, and exclusive commentary. Take advantage of our special offer - just £6 for 3 issues plus full digital access to our website and back issues. Enrich your faith journey and subscribe today at premierchristianity.com/subscribe]]>
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Leadership Special Fearghal Kelly & Dan Roberts: ‘Learning leadership on campus’
Andy Peck talks to UCCF staff worker Fearghal Kelly and graduating student Dan Roberts about the leadership journey of the CU student. How did Fearghal facilitate the process and what has Dan learned? What would help the current newbies as they attend university for the first time in the next few months?
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Pro Footballer John Bostock: ‘The pitch has been my pulpit’
When John Bostock gave his life to Jesus, aged 15, he thought God would give him sporting glory, just like his footballing hero, Kaka. A year later, at 16, he became the youngest ever first team player for Crystal Palace FC, then Tottenham Hotspur. He captained his country and was tipped as the next big thing. But by 21, he was without a club or a contract and considered quitting football altogether.
Over his long professional career, John has played for 16 clubs in five different countries. He is the first to admit that his journey has not been what he would have chosen. Yet throughout it all, God has been teaching him about surrender, patience and endurance.
Ten years ago, John started Ballers in God, a pro-to-pro football ministry. Best known for its Instagram page, which regularly showcases athletes giving God the glory, it also provides support, spiritual guidance and discipleship to footballers and their families. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity Magazine, the UK’s leading Christian magazine. Through our publication, you’ll access thought-provoking Christian content, including the latest news, inspiring interviews, and exclusive commentary. Take advantage of our special offer - just £6 for 3 issues plus full digital access to our website and back issues. Enrich your faith journey and subscribe today at premierchristianity.com/subscribe
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Leadership Special Catherine McNiel & Jason Hague: ‘Leading people through a faith crisis’
Andy Peck speaks to the authors of ‘Mid Faith Crisis’ about the challenges they have faced that nearly knocked them off course. They look at stages in the faith journey and ask whether pain has been sanitised out of the rhetoric of church life. What do you do when a leader who was influential for you is not who you thought they were? What do we do with the pain and struggle we face?
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'Reckless Love' writer Cory Asbury: ‘I’ve been cancelled for being honest about the problems in Christian music'
Musician and singer-songwriter Cory Asbury grew up in church and always loved music. But by the time he was a teenager, his lifestyle was spiralling out of control. Out partying on a Saturday night before leading worship on a Sunday morning, his parents staged an intervention. Telling him it was a ‘music school’, he arrived at the International House of Prayer Kansas City (IHOPKC) unprepared for a year of intensive Bible study and ministry. He hated it - until the Holy Spirit turned up one day and changed the trajectory of Cory’s life.Signed to Bethel Music, his worship anthems ‘Reckless love’ and ‘The Father’s house’ have been sung around the world – and made Cory a lot of money. But he became disaffected by what he saw in the Christian music industry and eventually left it behind for country music. After almost two decades of working as a worship pastor, he still loves to lead worship, he says, but he no longer wishes to make money from people’s praise.For a globally famous Christian musician, Cory’s social media presence is refreshingly candid and surprisingly funny. But he has also paid a high price for being prepared to speak out and – occasionally – poke fun at the Church.In this episode of The Profile, he speaks to deputy editor of Premier Christianity magazine - Emma Fowle – about his thoughts on recent scandals in the Christian music industry, the problem of platform and self-promotion, and what being honest on social media has really cost him.]]>
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