When I was a child, even growing up within a bog standard Parish Church in Sheffield (if there is such a thing), I was used to people from time to time confidently (in an Anglican sort of way :-)) asserting that Jesus is the answer (we use to sing that in the school choir), and encouraging those who were not Christians to consider the claims of Christianity (in the days before Alpha, we still did it)

We don’t do that any more, usually. There seems to be an embarrassment about asking people to think about matters of faith.

In Bro Cybi, we have recently had opportunity to invite our friends and neighbours to hear something about what we believe (Archdeacon John Lomas, Jill Saward and Bishop Andy) and also have a good time in the church building (Concert featuring the ever so wonderful Calfari, as well as an amazing puppet show).It did not work out as I expected. People did not really have confidence in what was put on, so felt unable to invite their friends.

We are going to try Faith Pictures…. it has already brought some surprising comments. Here is the first clip. You can find more details on the ever so wonderful Church Army website: http://www.churcharmy.org.uk/Groups/266913/Church_Army/ms/Faith_Pictures/Faith_Pictures.aspx