David Robertson

The idol of ministry and how to avoid burning out
The idol of ministry and how to avoid burning out

David Robertson is fed up of ministry, and says it's time we recognised the dangers of it becoming an idol.

Transforming Scotland – Lessons for the Whole Church
Transforming Scotland – Lessons for the Whole Church

What does the latest report on faith in Scotland tell us about mission and spiritual health?

Welcome to 1984, where religion must have a government-approved stamp
Welcome to 1984, where religion must have a government-approved stamp

The Government's proposals to combat Islamic extremism are cowardly and dishonest, writes David Robertson.

Ashley Madison: How it reveals the hypocrisy of both the Church and culture
Ashley Madison: How it reveals the hypocrisy of both the Church and culture

Ashley Madison is a great illustration not only of the fact that one day we will all have to give account for every careless word and sinful action, but also of the falsehood of the promises of this world, writes David Robertson.

Planned Parenthood and the silence of the Church
Planned Parenthood and the silence of the Church

David Robertson asks why so much of the Church has remained silent in the abortion debate.

Tullian's tragedy: How the megachurch business model is failing everyone, including pastors

Billy Graham's grandson Tullian Tchividjian resigned after an adulterous relationship.

How to be a Progressive, Affirming, Accepting, Welcoming... and BIBLICAL church
How to be a Progressive, Affirming, Accepting, Welcoming... and BIBLICAL church

These labels should not be for liberals, says David Robertson.

An Open Letter to Tony Campolo
An Open Letter to Tony Campolo

David Robertson responds to Tony Campolo's change of mind on homosexuality.

David Robertson on Charles Kennedy: So much potential, so much good, and yet so much wasted
David Robertson on Charles Kennedy: So much potential, so much good, and yet so much wasted

Charles Kennedy came into politics at a time of great hope of change in British and Scottish politics.

After sleepwalking where culture leads, is the church finally waking up?
After sleepwalking where culture leads, is the church finally waking up?

It's been a strange week for church and culture clashes, writes David Robertson.

Gay marriage and the shaking of the Church in Scotland
Gay marriage and the shaking of the Church in Scotland

The Church of Scotland's decision to accept the ordination of ministers in same-sex partnerships will accelerate its decline, says David Robertson.

The General Election: Scotland\'s Revolution
The General Election: Scotland's Revolution

I know that I will be returning home to a United Kingdom that is no longer united, writes David Robertson.

The Confused Christian\'s Guide to the British General Election
The Confused Christian's Guide to the British General Election

The equation of Christianity with one particular political position is always a disaster, so how should we vote?

Rob Bell: Don\'t hate the man, hate the heresy
Rob Bell: Don't hate the man, hate the heresy

It is absolutely not about hating Rob Bell. It's about loving Jesus so much that we believe what he said, and we care when his words are distorted, writes David Robertson.

Is the Church of Scotland in terminal decline?
Is the Church of Scotland in terminal decline?

A recent report from the Church of Scotland presents some worrying statistics.