Jeff Fountain

Jeff Fountain

Articles by Jeff Fountain

  • The need for justice, mercy, and humility

    The need for justice, mercy, and humility

    How should followers of Jesus respond in a time of political turmoil and cultural fragmentation, when the loudest voices often drown out the wisest? We don't need to guess. God has revealed what the Lord requires of us, and Jesus demonstrated the practicalities of it. God's people must keep justice, loving mercy, and humility at the forefront of our ethics as a compass to guide us.
  • History reveals the slippery slope to fascism for Christians with ears to hear

    History reveals the slippery slope to fascism for Christians with ears to hear

    The rise of politicians from America to Russia claiming to champion Christian values and peace yet preaching hatred and division is polarizing families, churches, and communities even far beyond their own countries. Something like this has happened before. Will we Christians learn from recent European history and seek first Christ's kingdom or continue to ride the slippery slope to human totalitarianism in our contexts?
  • Faith leaders call for a clear moral witness in defence of Ukraine and in support of peace

    Faith leaders call for a clear moral witness in defence of Ukraine and in support of peace

    Religious leaders and communities are being asked by Ukrainian faith leaders to pray for the victory of truth and a just peace for Ukraine, confident in the knowledge that God acts in history and can change everything, including stopping the bloodshed. Ukrainian Independence Day is being tagged as a special opportunity to stand in solidarity with Ukraine.
  • Once persecuted, the Free Church has become mainstream worldwide

    Once persecuted, the Free Church has become mainstream worldwide

    "Free Church" denominations were once breakaway sects from the mainstream Western Church 500 years ago but they have become the growing mainstream. This established mainstream must learn from their past as indigenous expressions of the Church are rapidly multiplying. It is too easy for established Christians to persecute followers of Jesus who seem to deviate from our norms.
  • If you want to make things great again become a servant

    If you want to make things great again become a servant

    We hear a lot of claims these days about "making things great". But what is true greatness? How do we recognize greatness? How will we know when those who promise to "restore greatness" have delivered the goods? What should we be looking for? Jesus shows us the way.
  • Pope Leo and 75 years of peace, compassion, and collaboration in Europe

    Pope Leo and 75 years of peace, compassion, and collaboration in Europe

    75 years ago to the day a new agenda was set for Europe influenced by the former Pope Leo (XIII). As Europe reflects on the accord established in 1950 a new Pope Leo (XIV) emerges at a time of fresh geopolitical turmoil, with some in the developed world returning to utilitarian self-interest. There is hope that the new pope will be a biblically-informed global influence for humanitarian restraint.
  • Crucifying truth, Bach's passion, and the Dark Enlightenment

    Crucifying truth, Bach's passion, and the Dark Enlightenment

    The political positioning of new regimes is matching an ideology that has been forming for some time—Dark Enlightenment. We are watching a new world order emerge that will cause great suffering. As the performance of Bach's St Matthew's Passion unfolded, it resonated deeply with the times we find ourselves in.
  • The sad realization of new global realities

    The sad realization of new global realities

    The world is hurtling toward being ruled once more by mega empires as autocracies reach a global tipping point and take full control. This outcome was not unexpected even though for many it is lamentable. From his European perspective, regular columnist Jeff Fountain provides insights and hope.
  • We need a much better story to live by

    We need a much better story to live by

    Some 4,000 attended the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship gathering in London just days following the 2025 Munich Security Council Conference. A resurgent form of conservative Anglo-American Christendom featured center-stage. Netherlands-based New Zealander Jeff Fountain shares concerns about the dangerous geo-political shifts and the religious dimension supporting it for what it means for our near future.
  • A brief review of significant changes over the past 25 years

    A brief review of significant changes over the past 25 years

    Twenty-five years have already gone by in this century, with immense changes—for better or for worse. This is a good moment to reflect on our changing world. Jesus talked of wheat and tares growing up together. Here’s a random sample of both.