experience Archives – Keep The Faith ® The UK's Black and multi-ethnic Christian magazine

Be Present: The Power To Manage Chaos

17th September 202117th September 2021 Becky W 209 Views 0 Comments Being Conscious, church, Circumstances, experience, Manage Chaos, Mental State

‘We walk by faith and not by sight’ (2 Corinthians 5:7) Every day and everywhere we are being confronted with

Editors' Picks Health Lifestyle

BAME voices need to be heard to shape women’s healthcare

7th May 20218th May 2021 Josie McFarlane 461 Views 0 Comments BAME, BME, community, experience, government, health, NHS, survey, Wellbeing, women

Women from Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those living in the Midlands and East of England and women over 50 are being urged to respond to the government’s call for evidence to help inform the first ever women’s health strategy.

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Meet The Black Men Sharing Their Experiences of Fatherhood

5th May 20214th May 2021 Josie McFarlane 384 Views 1 Comment author, BAME, black, BME, book, children, experience, family, Fatherhood, Fathers, Parent, Reading

DAD is a deeply moving and inspiring collection of stories that represent the diversity of modern fatherhood and seeks to start a conversation that challenges the traditions associated with masculinity.

Editors' Picks Lifestyle

Foster a child – You may have more to offer than you think

16th April 202115th April 2021 Josie McFarlane 191 Views 0 Comments community, experience, Families, fostering, future, Life, Support, young people, youths

Foster carers play a vital role in looking after children and change lives with their love and support. Your care really makes a difference and helps young people achieve their best.

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UK youth & teenage Syrian refugee share their experiences growing up

12th April 202110th April 2021 Josie McFarlane 281 Views 0 Comments charity, connect, experience, friendship, Life, Syrian refugee, UK, Youth

Seventeen-year-old London college student, Milto recently met 15-year-old Kawthar, a Syrian refugee living in Azraq refugee camp in Jordan to share their experiences growing up as teens.

Business Editors' Picks Interviews Lifestyle

Interview with Dr R David Muir

1st April 202129th March 2021 Becky W 805 Views 0 Comments BAME, BME, career, church, community, Dr R David Muir, experience, Faith, family, friends, God, inspiration, Interview, Jesus, Life, Pandemic, work

Dr R David Muir has spent most of his life working in education. Last year he became the first Black man to be appointed Head of Whitelands College. Founded in 1841, it is one of the oldest higher educational colleges in the UK.

Grace Gladys Famoriyo Inspiration Lifestyle

Three Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Women’s Ministry by Grace Gladys Famoriyo

26th March 202124th March 2021 Becky W 622 Views 0 Comments #Finances, #Grace Gladys Famoriyo, BAME, BME, Business, career, church, community, employment, experience, Faith, God, help, job, Ministry, Support, women, worship

Funding your new ministry is one of the major hurdles. In the early stages, finding monthly partners, sponsorships, etc. can prove challenging.

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Deconversion Is Not as Countercultural as You Think

19th March 202116th March 2021 Josie McFarlane 258 Views 0 Comments church, community, Deconversion, experience, Faith, God, Instagram, Jesus, praise, prayer, Social Media, The Bible, worship, Youth

Before you file divorce papers from the Christianity of your youth, know that doing so is in no way countercultural.

Book Reviews Lifestyle

Miles To Go Before I Sleep – The power of faith and human spirit

29th November 202027th November 2020 Josie McFarlane 587 Views 0 Comments #Cancer, author, book, Death, experience, Faith, God, illness, inspirational, Jesus, Journey, Miles To Go Before I Sleep

At the age of 54 Claire Gilbert was diagnosed with myeloma, an incurable cancer of the blood. The prognoses ranged

Gospel Gospel Music

Shontelle Norman-Beatty Releases New Single “Jesus Will Fix It (Trouble in My Way),”

14th November 202012th November 2020 Josie McFarlane 541 Views 0 Comments BAME, BME, church, Coronavirus, COVID19, experience, Faith, God, Gospel, health, Jesus, Lockdown, music, Shontelle Norman-Beatty, The Bible

Gospel recording artist Shontelle Norman-Beatty is blessed with phenomenal talent. The new DARE Records artist shows off her vocals on

Christian Aid CEO opens up about life as a Christian Black Woman

30th October 202027th October 2020 Josie McFarlane 400 Views 0 Comments Black History Month, Black Lives Matter, Black Woman, book, christian aid, equality, experience, Journey, Life, Race

‘This book tells the story of a woman of depth, strength, courage and integrity’ – taken from the foreword by

Climbing and not Crashing by Pastor Stephen J Thurston, Jr

24th June 202022nd June 2020 Becky Wybrow 504 Views 0 Comments experience, Faith, God, Jesus, Journey, Jr, Life, Pastor Stephen J Thurston, Religion, The Bible

One Saturday afternoon, a retired pilot, who loved, admired and collected vintage aircraft, decided to take a flight. After ascending

London City Mission announces strengthened leadership

3rd July 2017 Mariah 2827 Views 0 Comments appointment, churches, city, experience, God, leadership, London, ministries, mission, strength, summer, team, wealth

London City Mission are strengthening the leadership of their ministries with the appointment of four new members to the team.

New curatorial appointments for Danny Leigh and Will Massa at the BFI National Archive

27th June 201727th June 2017 Mariah 2216 Views 0 Comments BFI, broadcaster, co host, curatorial team, Danny Leigh, experience, fiction, film, National Archive, robin baker, senior, television, wealth, Will Massa

The BFI today announces that Danny Leigh and Will Massa have joined the BFI National Archive curatorial team, directly reporting

Women and the Church: survey launched to capture barriers, hopes and everyday experiences

16th May 201716th May 2017 Mariah 1936 Views 0 Comments amazon, anniversary, church, empower, everyday, experience, fears, hopes, project, sophie network, survey, women

Women comprise 65% of the UK Church, but who are these women? What are their unique experiences? What are their