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Jesus commands us to be people of love: to love our neighbours and our enemies as ourselves.

The rising force of Christian nationalism tries to limit this love, twisting scripture and encouraging Christians to fear and reject ‘the other’.

We are a movement of Christians seeking to resist this misrepresentation of our faith. We need to root ourselves in scripture and tell the true, full, and Better Story of Jesus’ love for the outcast and the oppressed.

However, in our polarised political culture it is tempting to tell this Better Story in a divisive way, responding to hate with hate. We believe Christians must resist this temptation as much as we resist Christian nationalism - we can only tell the story of Jesus’ ministry of compassion through compassionate dialogue with those who disagree.

Come and join the movement.

Theology

To stay true to the teachings of Jesus in this cultural moment, Christians need to lean on the theology, teaching and wisdom of previous generations.

Better Story hosts theology events and shares theological content through our newsletter.

Communication

Christians need to tell a better story about the role of faith in public life, in a way that encompasses the whole life of Jesus.

Better Story communicates through speaking at events and on social media. We also equip great storytellers who can communicate in a clear and compelling way.

Network

We need community. Community to learn with, to be creative peacemakers on protest days with, and to pray with.

Better Story builds this community through its action-focused network, inviting members to practical workshops, protest days, and prayer meetings.

How do we do this?

Our Values

Love over hate

The global church over the national church

Truth over lies

We believe Christians are called to love - to love God, love our neighbour, and love our enemy

We reject the conflation of Christianity with any singular national identity, believing that the church is a global church where all are welcome

We recognise the damage that misinformation has done to the church and believe in the importance of truth

Refugees Welcome! Leica R7 (1994), Summi

Reconciliation over division

We believe that the ministry of Jesus is a ministry of reconciliation, both between God and us, and between us and one another

Solidarity with others over protecting ourselves

We welcome the foreigner, standing in solidarity with refugees and immigrants