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David Baker is an Anglican minister and former daily newspaper journalist. He is a regular contributor to Christian Today.

Roe v Wade: taking off the 'culture war' spectacles

David Baker | Tue 10 May 2022 7:23 BST

There is more to doing the "good" that Jesus tells us to do than winning an argument or even a legal battle. Much more.
A plea to Anglican evangelical leaders and bishops: please work together!

David Baker | Tue 12 Apr 2022 9:25 BST

As critical days approach, there could be even greater scope for a united evangelical front in the Church of England.
Church of England and Greggs in multi-million pound sponsorship deal

David Baker | Fri 1 Apr 2022 9:25 BST

The official Church of England logo will now appear on all papers, web pages and publicity with the slogan "More than just the bread of life – with Greggs".
Who will really lead Church of England evangelicals?

David Baker | Mon 14 Mar 2022 9:33 GMT

We evangelical clergy in the parishes are punch-drunk pandemic weary, unsettled by talk of parish mergers, wondering whether the LLF debate will force us out of the Church of England. I wouldn't presume to speak for everyone, but I am sure I speak for some at least when I say: we are weary. And we are waiting for leadership.
Ukraine: has weak West lost the will to live?

David Baker | Mon 28 Feb 2022 8:00 GMT

The West is weak. But as Christians we know the diagnosis is at heart a spiritual one, for when people turn their backs on God as many western Europeans have, and north Americans are increasingly doing, all sorts of things follow, writes David Baker.
What on earth is going on with the police?

David Baker | Mon 31 Jan 2022 14:18 GMT

As Christians we should be hugely concerned about the continuing erosion of the right to free speech – and indeed to think freely!
The Church of England's astonishing appointment

David Baker | Mon 17 Jan 2022 13:04 GMT

In New Testament terms, what is needed is not someone who is "impartial" – but someone who is strongly partial to Biblical truth and strongly opposed to error.
Pity your pandemic-weary church minister? Not really

David Baker | Thu 30 Dec 2021 11:00 GMT

We (as church ministers) won't do ourselves any favours if we single ourselves out as a group needing special attention. And nor should we, really.
Refugees and asylum seekers: an evangelical weak spot?

David Baker | Mon 6 Dec 2021 9:14 GMT

For let's be honest, while we may find individual news stories very moving, our record in terms of words and deeds is somewhat patchy.
Is it time for a public inquiry into Stonewall?

David Baker | Mon 8 Nov 2021 7:14 GMT

A public inquiry could get to the bottom of how one contentious and oppressive ideology has been so widely forced on government departments and other organisations in contravention both of biology and human rights.
Leicester Diocese: doomsday or new dawn?

David Baker | Mon 11 Oct 2021 10:17 BST

Bravo, then, Leicester Diocese in England – it has stepped off the edge and bravely taken the plunge into a whole new potential way of doing ministry. Whether that step off the edge is tantamount to falling from a cliff into an abyss – or a gentle paraglide ride landing in fresh sunlit pastures – remains to be seen.
Gafcon and women bishops: just a tiff or a real rift?

David Baker | Mon 27 Sep 2021 9:46 BST

There appears to be fresh difficulty brewing over the consecration of women as bishops in some parts of Gafcon
What will happen to evangelicals in the Church in Wales?

David Baker | Tue 14 Sep 2021 10:58 BST

After the Church in Wales' same-sex blessing vote, there is no question that some evangelicals will now leave.
Methodism? Dead. Anglicanism? Not yet

David Baker | Mon 5 Jul 2021 8:23 BST

Anglican evangelical leaders should take heed from the example of the Methodist mess.
Should the Bishops of Manchester and Liverpool resign?

David Baker | Mon 5 Jul 2021 8:17 BST

The Bishop of Manchester's comments on Matt Hancock's affair are troubling but I feel rather more concerned by the Bishop of Liverpool.