What is Crucible?
​A melting pot, where antiquated structures are made pliable and reshaped.
A place where different cultures or styles can mix together and produce something new.
A time when powerful political, social, intellectual or economic forces converge.​

Who is it for?
Christians across western culture are facing profound challenges and fresh opportunities. The long era of ‘Christendom’ is coming to an end. We now live in a plural society, with multiple religious options alongside the prevailing secular assumptions, in which Christianity has lost its position of dominance and privilege and churches are on the margins of society. Although we seem to be declining in numbers and influence, this context offers many new possibilities – if we have the courage and imagination to grasp them.
​Find our more at cruciblecourse.org.uk

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Delivered in partnership with the Ascension Trust:
The Black Light course was developed 24 years ago by Les Isaac and Stuart Murray Williams, who became friends when Stuart was teaching at Spurgeon’s College and Les did some teaching there – so it’s not a knee-jerk response to current issues, but it does engage with contemporary concerns about racism and injustice.

What’s it about?
It explores the presence and contributions of black people in the Bible, in church history and in Britain today. It celebrates the remarkable growth of the church in Africa and the exciting ‘reverse mission’ impact on Europe. It does not shy away from looking at the legacies of Christendom and colonialism, but it invites creativity and courage in seizing the opportunities that are emerging.
​Find out more at blacklightcourse.uk