Gavin Calver on why 2026 is going to be a BIG year for the Church
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Is the Quiet Revival going to continue into 2026? What should we expect next?
Gavin Calver is CEO of the Evangelical Alliance and he sat down with Lydia to reflect on what 2025 was like for the UK Church and how we can prepare well for what could be an exciting but turbulent 2026.
Released on 8 Jan 2026
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