Scripture Union, perhaps best known as publishers of daily Bible reading notes and holiday club resources, issued the press release shown below on Wednesday 16th September, announcing up to 25 job cuts in a major shake up intended “to create a more cost-effective, flexible, mission-focused organisation” Continue reading
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IBS-STL UK: “a sustainable business ministry model going forward”
In a new trade missive released this afternoon, Tuesday 15th September, Keith Danby has sought to further clarify IBS-STL UK’s trading position, reassuring trade partners that “there is a sustainable business ministry model going forward”, reiterating the company’s ongoing commitment to the UK trade and thanking those who have supported the company through prayer: On the … Continue reading
From Eden to the New Jerusalem
UKCBD > Christian Book Reviews > Biblical Studies > From Eden to the New Jerusalem From Eden to the New Jerusalem Exploring God’s Plan for Life on Earth T Desmond Alexander ISBN 978144742851 (1844742857) IVP, 2008 (208pp) £7.99 Category: Biblical Studies Reviewed by: Jeremy Kirby The author of this book is on a mission: He believes that … Continue reading
Speaking Volumes seek ‘The Ultimate Christian Library Book’
Speaking Volumes are taking a different approach to next year’s UK Christian Book Awards: rather than seek the ‘Best of’ in any of the usual categories, nominations are being sought for ‘The Ultimate Christian Library Book’: Judging for the shortlist will be based on its suitability or likely popularity in a public library. This requires … Continue reading
Day of Prayer: Thank you – please continue to pray #dayofprayer
Thank you to everyone who took part in Friday’s Day of Prayer. This facebook note from GLO Bookshop seems, to me, to capture the spirit of the day: Thanks to those who joined us during our morning prayer time, and also at the ‘Blokes Tour’ event in the evening, where we spent a time praying for … Continue reading
Day of Prayer: Today’s the Day!
Today, Friday 4th September 2009, is the UK Christian Retail Day of Prayer. Please see Day of Prayer Gathers Momentum and the Day of Prayer Worksheet (pdf, 98kb) for specific prayer points. Please send feedback and reflections from the day to Joy McIlroy, the Day of Prayer co-ordinator (dayofprayer AT christianbookshops.org.uk) and/or to Amy Boucher Pye (boucherpye … Continue reading
Day of Prayer: One day to go!
The message below was sent out by Joy McIlroy yesterday afternoon, Wednesday 2nd September. My apologies for the delay in posting it here: two days are, of course, now down to one. 2 days to go! This is just a reminder that there are just 2 days until our Day of Prayer for UK Christian … Continue reading
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