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What Nigeria Is Teaching Me About Hospitality

I came to Abuja to speak at Michael Orokpo’s Convocation of leaders. But before I’d said a word, Nigeria was already teaching me about honour, hospitality and the power of making people feel at home. I’m writing this from Abuja, Nigeria, where I’ve been invited by my friend Apostle Michael Orokpo to speak at The Convocation 2026. I am here with my daughter Emma who of course co-leads LAUNCH and I was invited to preach and teach about Christian leadership throughout the programme, including the ordination of ministers on Saturday and speaking at the main event on Sunday night in the national arena. Quite an opportunity and challenge when I look at so many incredible leaders who are here to teach and also worship ministry leaders including a personal favourite Nathaniel Bassey who I first heard in Manchester! But before the conference even starts, Nigeria is teaching me a lot. One lesson in particular has really struck me: the power of honour and hospitality — making people feel at home so they can become all God has called them to be. They go out of […]

Hasn’t Science Disproved God?

Many assume science has buried belief in God. Has it really? In this first talk from our God’s Book series at Ivy Church, I explore one of the biggest questions of our age: can science and Christian faith coexist? The evidence may surprise you.

How to Grow a Deeper Prayer Life

Whatever storm is blowing outside of me, there’s a fortress inside my heart, and in there is a throne. In prayer – I have to look at that throne and see what or who is on it right now, and if it’s anyone or anything but Jesus – He wants to sit there and rule from that place.

AI, Work, Debt and the Conversations Britain Keeps Avoiding

AI is reshaping work. Debt keeps rising. Young people struggle to imagine a stable future. Public systems strain under growing pressure while politics becomes ever more reactive and tribal. Beneath the noise lies a deeper question about culture, human nature and the kind of society we are becoming.

Grace, Truth and the age of AI Therapy

As AI therapy apps and digital affirmation become part of everyday life, what’s the danger of confusing validation with resilience? This thoughtful and challenging article explores the limits of artificial comfort, spiralling self-care culture, and why real inner formation still requires truth, suffering, community, grace, and hope.

The Four Stages of Life

Life moves in seasons. In this reflective and practical guide, we explore the four stages of life – Mimic Others, Make a Difference, Multiply Impact, and Meaning & Legacy – through biblical wisdom, leadership insights, and honest lessons about purpose, identity, growth, and faith.

How God Promotes Leaders

Contrary to so much of the position-pushing that even goes on in denominations, cathedrals, networks and churches, Scripture shows repeatedly that leaders who carry lasting authority are usually people who genuinely want more of God Himself. Not ministry success. Not in it for influence. Not going for growth.
Just God.