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Willow Creek announces major layoffs amid post-Covid struggle

The layoffs come as the church struggles to rebound from COVID-19 and the scandal involving co-founder Bill Hybels.

Christianity still growing in Eritrea despite 20 years of church closures

The Eritrean government is being urged to grant full religious freedom after 20 years of state persecution that has seen churches closed and Christians imprisoned or forced to flee.

'It's been a humbling time,' says Hillsong's Taya Smith

Christian artist Taya Smith says she has been relying on God's kindness and her relationship with Jesus as she enters a new era as a solo artist against the backdrop of scandals at Hillsong where she was a worship artist for nearly a decade.

Why we needn't be afraid of our weaknesses

It can be a scary thing to step into the light. Our weaknesses are made visible, and our hearts are laid bare. Yet, there is blessing in all this.

Welsh First Minister 'regrets' that Franklin Graham is coming to Wales

Franklin Graham said the comments by First Minister Mark Drakeford were "troubling".

Record numbers of students taking Religious Studies

Despite record levels of interest, the study found that the subject is being neglected by both the government and schools.

How can Christian parents help their children find lasting faith?

Here are some things worth paying attention to as we seek to raise giants for Jesus.

The difference between waiting and waiting well

How often do we grow impatient, become frustrated and give up on things, give up on promises that Jesus has for us instead of just waiting that little bit longer to inherit them?

Only 37% of pastors have biblical worldview - study

A new study from the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University has found that just 37% of Christian pastors in the United States have a biblical worldview, demonstrating that spiritual awakening is "needed just as desperately in our pulpits as in the pews," according to the pollster.

Church and family grieve 86-year-old devout Christian killed in Buffalo shooting

Ruth Whitfield served her church for more 50 years.

Christian group hits out at minister's 'callous' suggestion to find 'better-paid job'

CARE has criticised government minister Rachel Maclean for suggesting that people should work more hours or find "a better-paid job" to protect themselves against inflation and the impact of soaring food and energy costs.

Drawn to gangs in her teen rebellion, Colombian girl finds her true self in new faith

"If my behaviour with my parents was bad, my behaviour with God was even worse," recalls 16-year-old Ines.

Churches attacked after Muslims arrested over death of Christian student

A mob of Muslims have vandalized three church buildings and damaged and looted Christian-owned shops in Nigeria's Sokoto state after police arrested two Muslims for beating to death 25-year-old Christian student Deborah Emmanuel Yakubu and burning her body over false allegations of blasphemy.