BRF Ministries News January 2026

The first issue of BRF Ministries News in 2026 focuses on the theme of ‘value and worth’ and opens with a welcome from head of marketing and engagement Karen Laister. Karen writes:

‘As we take down the decorations and sweep up the last of the pine needles, our thoughts turn to the season of Lent and our preparation for Easter.

‘I’ve greatly enjoyed Martyn Percy’s new book The Cost of Christian Living featured on page 6 of this newsletter. Though not specifically a Lent book, it’s perfect for Lent study for both individuals and groups. It takes its cue from his Advent Manifesto, our 2024 Advent book, and through the lens of currency, money, costs and the economy, introduces readers to political theology, and how to read the scriptures in a more reflective and critical light. In turn, we take Martyn’s cue for the theme of this newsletter: value and worth. What are our values and where do we assign value and worth?’

Also in this issue:

• Valuing people
• A golden thread
• It’s your community
• Down the generations
• What counts?
• and more…