evangelism, Bible, sharing faith

Study finds ‘Quiet Revival’ report has boosted evangelicals’ confidence in sharing faith

A new survey suggests that UK evangelicals are feeling more confident about speaking openly about their Christian faith, with the greatest impact seen among younger adults and black British Christians.

Headlines

£90,000 raised to support Spurgeon’s College students after sudden closure

Spurgeon’s College, one of the UK’s oldest theological institutions, closed with immediate effect in July 2025.

Spurgeons College

Catholic affiliation falls across Latin America as religious 'nones' grow 

But belief in God remains widespread, a new study has found.

Brazil, Latin America, South America

Iranian Christian sisters freed from federal detention in the US

Two Iranian Christian sisters who were detained by federal authorities last month under accusations that they entered the country illegally have been freed while their cases proceed.

Mahan and Mozhan Motahari
Spotlight

Is it time to spare Gen Alpha an injustice too cruel for words?

The neglect surrounding leprosy is condemning Generation Alpha — the very  generation our own children belong to — to avoidable disability, isolation and unimaginable cruelty. 

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World
Jordan
Jordan in talks with evangelical leaders to boost pilgrimage ahead of Jesus baptism anniversary

Jordan has in recent months accelerated preparations at key Christian sites, including Bethany Beyond the Jordan.

Pakistan
Pakistan: Christian nurses acquitted of blasphemy

A district court ruled that the prosecution failed to substantiate the charge.

leprosy
Foreign aid cuts leave Gen Alpha increasingly exposed to leprosy, Christian aid charity warns

Children in some of the world’s poorest communities are facing a growing risk of leprosy, as reductions in overseas aid undermine efforts to detect and treat the disease, according to The Leprosy Mission Great Britain.

2026 Holy Land Co-ordination
Catholic bishops push for two-state solution to restore peace to the Holy Land

Praise was given to all those who work for peace, on both sides of the conflict.

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evangelism, Bible, sharing faith
Study finds ‘Quiet Revival’ report has boosted evangelicals’ confidence in sharing faith

A new survey suggests that UK evangelicals are feeling more confident about speaking openly about their Christian faith, with the greatest impact seen among younger adults and black British Christians.

Grace Church Greenwich
Freshers' fair organisers back down after blocking church stall

Freshers' fair organisers tried to bar a church from paying for a stall.

Iran
Iran’s unyielding cry: from economic collapse to the fall of the theocracy

The revolt and ensuing violence in Iran should not surprise anyone who truly values fundamental civil rights. 

Church Mission Society, CMS, Middle East
Middle East Christians warn rapid growth in faith is outpacing discipleship support

Christian leaders working across the Middle East say a surge in spiritual openness is leading thousands to explore faith in Jesus, but warn that a lack of local discipleship structures risks leaving many new believers unsupported.

A church in the DRC
Goma experiences revival one year after invasion

Despite great suffering and hardship, God is working.

Bishop of London
Sarah Mullally defends Church reparations plan from critics

Critics of the plan are "disappointed" by Mullally's response.

Rowan Williams
Former Archbishop of Canterbury accuses Putin of 'heresy' over Ukrainian war remarks

“We’re talking about something which undermines a really fundamental aspect of religious belief, of Christian belief, which assumes that we have to defend God by violence," said Williams.

Enoch Burke
Enoch Burke arrested yet again

Burke has accrued fines totalling hundreds of thousands of euros.

Walk with Jesus
Police ban 'Walk with Jesus' march through Muslim area over fears of 'violence and serious disorder'

A 'Walk with Jesus' march through a predominantly Muslim part of London has been banned by the Metropolitan Police over concerns that it will lead to "violence and serious disorder". 

Abductees released in Kogi State on 13 January.
Nigerian government must do more to protect its people after yet another mass kidnapping

The Nigerian government has started taking action, but more needs to be done.

Church of Nativity, Bethlehem
Christian leaders warn of threats to unity in the Holy Land

Senior Christian leaders in Jerusalem have warned that outside political and ideological interference could be endangering the unity and survival of Christianity in the Holy Land.

Belfast
Christians welcome launch of parliamentary inquiry into NI online pimping platforms

A new parliamentary inquiry has been launched to investigate the role of online pimping websites in facilitating the exploitation of women and girls across Northern Ireland.

Church of Saints Peter and Paul and Saint Philomena, New Brighton, Wirral
Local historic landmarks aid emotional stability and wellbeing

A new report has suggested that churches and other local historic buildings can improve general wellbeing and help provide people with emotional stability.

Charity Commission
Charity Commission issues warnings to two CoE dioceses over safeguarding

The Bishop of Chelmsford disagrees with some of the Charity Commission's findings.

National Churches Trust
Government announces £92m fund to support historic places of worship

The Church of England has cautiously welcomed the new fund.

Jennifer Melle
NHS Trust drops case against Christian nurse who spoke out in trans row

Jennifer Melle said she was “deeply relieved and grateful” for the outcome but that the lessons of her case “must be learned”. 

nigeria
Call to action after reports of 163 Christians kidnapped in Nigeria

"Heavily armed bandits" are reported to have raided at least two churches in Nigeria on Sunday and kidnapped 163 worshippers, officials report.

Noahs Ark painted in the church of San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, Milan church of early Christian origin, Italy
What we don’t know about Noah’s Ark

The story of Noah’s Ark is one of the most well-known Bible stories and has been retold in songs, children’s storybooks, cartoons, and films. Many people think they know the story; however, there are many things we simply do not know. This is the story …

border, immigration, migrants, asylum seekers
What is the Christian view on immigration?

Individuals and governments may not have the same responsibilities.

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Cultivating the fruits of the Spirit: self-control that leads to true freedom

At first glance, self-control can sound as though it depends on personal willpower or moral discipline. But biblical self-control does not originate from the self at all.