Welcome. I’m Phil Whittall — a pastor, church planter, and writer based in Stockholm, Sweden.
I’ve been writing here since 2006. If you keep at it, as I have mostly done, that ends up as a lot of posts. This page is here to help you find what matters most.
If you’re new here, start with these
- Why do we pray? Seven reasons
- 6 Key characteristics of the church in Acts
- Church planting in Europe
- All consuming: a series on consumerism
- Six fears and how the gospel overcomes them all
The most-visited page on this site
By a wide margin, the post people find most useful is Scriptures for communion. If you lead communion, it’s worth bookmarking.
For everything on this topic, see the Communion Resources page.
A weekly dose of curiosity
Every week I publish the Curiosity Index — a curated list of the most interesting things I’ve read across faith, culture, science, and ideas.
Browse the Curiosity Index archive →
If you’re planting a church
I’ve been involved in church planting in Sweden for over a decade. These posts come from hard-won experience:
- Church planting in Europe
- Planting a church is lonely
- Church planting essentials: setting your pace
- 3 mistakes to avoid before going full time
See all Europe and church planting resources →
Resources by topic
Want to know more about me?
You can find out more on the About page, or follow along on Bluesky and X.