Dear all at IPC, In spending time with an older Christian Minister recently, I’ve been struck by how thankful he is. His circumstances are difficult, he is fast approaching the […]
Sin casts a long shadow – Minister’s Letter Feb 2025
Dear all at IPC, I find myself often saying that sin casts a long shadow. Part of sin’s appeal is that it hides the after taste. That’s clear right from […]
Bringing your Bible to church?
A number of people have asked me in the last couple of weeks why I think it is good to bring your own physical Bible to church. The first thing […]
In the beginning – Minister’s Letter Jan 25
Dear all, “In the beginning before time began, God was right there and he had a great plan.He flung stars into space, he painted the sky,He lit up the moon, he taught […]
Where are people converted?
I am preaching through the book of Acts and one of the surprises to me has been in seeing where people are converted. The big theme of Acts is the […]
He Cares – Minister’s Letter Dec 24
Dear all at IPC, Over the last few weeks, I have been involved in a couple of situations with people who have needed care. There comes a certain point in […]
Pray till you Pray – Minister’s Letter Nov 24
Dear all at IPC, I am reading the biography of the 19th Century Scottish Minister Alexander Moody Stuart*. He was part of a golden generation of Scottish Ministers which included […]
Lost – Minister’s Letter Oct 24
The other day I found myself in the City of London and my phone battery had died. I was confident I knew that I knew where I was going. I […]
Sundays – Minister’s Letter Sept 24
Dear all at IPC, We are back into term. The kids’ first day photographs seem to be a distant memory, and ministry activities are up and running. The leaves are […]
Brian Maiden – A Tribute
“Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the Word of God. Consider the outcome of their life, and imitate their faith” Hebrews 13:7 The Sunday after we got married […]