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Resources

Is it wrong to buy a bigger house?

Should Christians be climbing the property ladder?

  • Finance explained
  • Theology of money

4 min read 28 Jan 2026

Paul Houghton

Paul Houghton

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Faith & Finance

Should Christians shop at Waitrose or Lidl?

What does the Bible have to say about our everyday spending?

  • Stewardship
  • Theology of money

4 min read 26 Mar 2026

Paul Houghton

Paul Houghton

Illustration of a house with an upward arrow and percentage symbol.
News

How could tensions in Iran affect your mortgage?

Tensions have once again risen in the Middle East. On 28 February 2026, US President Donald Trump ordered strikes against Iranian targets, further escalating instability in the region.

  • Finance explained
  • In the news

3 min read 25 Mar 2026

Pod Bhogal

Pod Bhogal

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News

Are churches filling gaps left by cuts to public services?

UK churches are quietly becoming one of the nation’s most accessible sources of practical help.

  • In the news

26 Feb 2026

Hannah Oliver

Hannah Oliver

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News

Do we need another Word Alive?

Phil Topham, FIEC Executive Director, shares why new Easter Event, Rising Lights, is filling a key, strategic gap for the UK church.

  • In the news

3 min read 25 Feb 2026

Ruth Upton

Ruth Upton

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Resources

Should Christians invest in a pension?

As Christians, we could easily be tempted to see pensions as another avenue for self-protection and making comfort an idol. But is that a fair conclusion?

  • Finance explained
  • Theology of money

4 min read 25 Feb 2026

Paul Houghton

Paul Houghton

Person holding a wallet and banknotes while standing at an ATM machine, with card slots and keypad visible in the background.
Resources

How do banks work? 5 things you need to know

How understanding where your money goes can help you make better savings choices.

  • Finance explained
  • Savings

3 min read 19 Feb 2026

Hannah Oliver

Hannah Oliver

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Resources

The impact of increasing housing costs on gospel ministry

Ministries are feeling the pinch of increased housing costs. As Christians, how can we be planning, praying, and preparing for this?

  • Finance explained
  • In the news

4 min read 9 Feb 2026

Ruth Upton

Ruth Upton

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News

Trump’s tariffs are back in the headlines – How do they affect you?

Tariffs have returned to the news cycle following comments from Donald Trump about trade, borders and global economic leverage with specific reference to Greenland.

  • Finance explained
  • In the news

4 min read 29 Jan 2026

Pod Bhogal

Pod Bhogal

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Resources

When buildings help and hinder mission

Kingdom Bank’s Property Services Lead, Jon Broome, shares wisdom on how to ensure church property serves your mission rather than detracting from it.

  • Property Services

1 min read 29 Jan 2026

Jon Broome

Jon Broome