World Evangelical Alliance opens general assembly in South Korea with renewed commitment to unity and global evangelisation
The six-yearly WGA of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) opened on Monday morning and will bring evangelicals from around the world together for five days of vision-setting and discussions around the most pressing issues facing evangelicals today.
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Churches to hold 72 hour prayer vigils at Halloween
Christians are being called to stand against the darkness at Halloween with prayer and worship events.
YouVersion plans global Bible-reading event as it celebrates billionth download
The world’s most popular Bible app, YouVersion, is honouring a landmark moment as its Bible apps surpass one billion downloads worldwide, by inviting Christians worldwide to unite in Scripture through a month-long Global Bible Month celebration.
Joe Rogan doesn't buy the 'Christianity is a fairy tale' argument
Podcaster Joe Rogan noted earlier this week that he enjoys going to church and pushed back against "self-professed intelligent people" who dismiss the Bible as myth.
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How to evangelise modern men
So, the problem: on the one hand, there is a dramatic rise of religious interest among men on both sides of the Atlantic; on the other, evangelical churches are negligently unfit to engage with these men.
‘The future of Christianity is already here’: Gospel spreading at an ‘explosive’ rate in Africa
“The notion of Christianity and Evangelicalism as the white man’s religion is rapidly shrinking in the rearview mirror," said Christian researcher, Jason Mandryk.
Who was Alfred the Great and why is he commemorated in some Church traditions?
26 October is the day when many churches remember the Christian King Alfred the Great. He was driven by biblical principles and was the only English king to translate parts of the Bible into English. This is the story …
Crossbench peer: Abortion up to the point of birth is a 'grotesque measure'
“Hijacking an unrelated Bill to try to force through what would be the biggest change to abortion law in this country since the Abortion Act in 1967 is no way to make law," he said.
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The Egyptian constitution officially protects freedom of religion, but the reality is somewhat different.
British Parliament told of 'genocidal' anti-Christian violence in Nigeria
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The Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) has voiced strong opposition to potential new Victorian laws designed to protect people from coercive control within cults, arguing that such measures could inadvertently target legitimate faith communities.
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‘The future of Christianity is already here’: Gospel spreading at an ‘explosive’ rate in Africa
“The notion of Christianity and Evangelicalism as the white man’s religion is rapidly shrinking in the rearview mirror," said Christian researcher, Jason Mandryk.
Who was Alfred the Great and why is he commemorated in some Church traditions?
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Churches to hold 72 hour prayer vigils at Halloween
Christians are being called to stand against the darkness at Halloween with prayer and worship events.
How to evangelise modern men
So, the problem: on the one hand, there is a dramatic rise of religious interest among men on both sides of the Atlantic; on the other, evangelical churches are negligently unfit to engage with these men.
Bishops join calls for end to two child benefit cap
The Church of England has long opposed the scheme.
Catholic Church denounces Labour's private school VAT raid
The party of the working man has done its best to ensure the working man can't send his children to a private school while wealthy families can.
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Modern society has "failed to provide lasting meaning", said the former Bishop of Woolwich, Michael Marshall.
Pottery linked to Hezekiah's war with Assyria found in Jerusalem
"The inscription provides direct evidence of official correspondence between the Assyrian Empire and the Kingdom of Judah," said Dr Ayala Zilberstein of the Israel Antiquities Authority.
Pastor suffers traumatic brain injury after torture in Kyrgyzstan prison
A pastor who has been tortured in a prison in Kyrgyzstan, according to U.N. special rapporteurs, has since suffered traumatic brain injuries that have left him cognitively impaired, according to Forum 18, a news site dedicated to reporting human rights and religious freedom violations worldwide.
TD Jakes voluntarily dismisses defamation lawsuit against man who accused him of sexual assault
After nearly a year of duelling filings and a failed effort to recover more than $76,000 in legal fees, Bishop TD Jakes has voluntarily dismissed a defamation lawsuit against ex-pastor-turned-registered sex offender Duane Youngblood, who accused Jakes of sexually assaulting him 40 years ago.
Court in Spain acquits priests, journalist of ‘hate speech’ charges
"Hate crime law is one-directional. Offences against Christian sentiments are labeled freedom of expression. Criticism of Islam is labeled hate crime.”
Church leaders call on Russia to return Ukrainian children
The forced transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia was described as a “deep wound inflicted upon the image of God".
Cultivating the fruits of the Spirit: peace in the chaos
Continuing our journey through the fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23), we now turn to another precious gift — peace.
British teenagers increasingly unhappy, research shows
The Good Childhood Report 2025 found that nine per cent of 10 to 17 year olds are unhappy with their lives.
Priest honours sacrifice of unknown British and German WWI soldiers buried together after over a century missing
"This burial serves as a reminder that our highest calling is not victory in conflict, but harmony in love."
Syria church leader who survived kidnapping and imprisonment by ISIS receives prestigious award
Archbishop Mourad was held by ISIS for five months.
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Converts from Islam to Christianity were found to be in particular danger.
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As they grapple with a profound disconnection from their parents and older adults in general, nearly 40% of young adult women in Generation Z — those born between 1999 and 2015 — now identify as religiously unaffiliated, according to new data released by Barna Research.
German bishops warn of surge in church attacks
The German Bishops’ Conference has raised alarm over a sharp increase in the frequency and severity of vandalism and desecration of churches.
Nordic Catholic Church offers 'refuge' to conservative Anglicans in Church of England
The fallout from the appointment of a woman with liberal values as Archbishop of Canterbury continues.