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'Taxing year' for John Piper's church after string of resignations amid bullying claims
The church of John Piper has been left reeling after the resignation of several members of the leadership team, including most recently the famed pastor's successor, Jason Meyer.
'Boko' not 'Haram' â kidnapped schoolgirl completes 'forbidden' education
One of 276 girls abducted from their school in Chibok, northern Nigeria by the infamous Boko Haram has just graduated from university â the very thing her kidnappers fight to oppose.
Family of detained Cuban pastor evicted from their home
The eviction came a day after a public statement by his wife criticising the Cuban authorities for detaining her husband.
How Harriet Beecher Stowe's Christian faith moved her to challenge slavery
Harriet not only saw what slavery entailed but her offended conscience demanded that she took action. We live at a time when there are plenty of overlooked outrages and we need more Christians with Harriet's enthusiasm to notice them and react wisely.
Vicar alleges bullying after singing 'Thine be the glory' without a mask in church
A Church of England vicar says he is being bullied out of his job for apparently breaking Covid rules.
Bishop of Derry sees lessons from Catholic Church in approach to NI Troubles
"We know from Church life that there's a temptation to hide uncomfortable truths. Dark secrets are always unwelcome. But the effect of current government proposals on legacy is to prevent too much prying into dark corners of a dirty war," said the Catholic Bishop of Derry, Bishop Donal McKeown.
Many churches saw increase in attendance after switch to online, survey finds
Many churches saw an increase in attendance after moving services online during the pandemic, a survey has found.
Pastor's wife released without charge after fatally shooting husband at their home
A California pastor's wife will not face charges after fatally shooting her husband dead as he entered their home.
Jon Voight: 'I have fear of the Lord, God is everything, He is love'
Hollywood actor, Jon Voight, has said that he strives to be "righteous" and has a "fear of the Lord".
We have been treated like dogs, says wife of pastor detained after Cuba protests
The wife of a pastor detained after massive protests across Cuba has hit out at the "inhumane" treatment of her husband.
RZIM President apologises for trusting 'deceptive narratives' during Ravi Zacharias abuse scandal
The president of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM) has apologised for being too trusting when allegations of abuse by the ministry's founder surfaced.
Bishop of London urges caution ahead of 'freedom day'
Churches need to be "cautious" amid stubbornly high coronavirus rates and concerns over long Covid, the Bishop of London has said.
Blackpool Council to pay out £109k over axed Franklin Graham festival adverts
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association is to receive £109,000 from Blackpool Council over cancelled adverts for an evangelistic event featuring its CEO, Franklin Graham.
How Indian media 'categorically failed' a murdered Christian teenager
Indian media 'categorically failed' a teenager who was brutally murdered by Hindu nationalists after a campaign of violence, according to Christian charity Open Doors.
If there's one thing we've learned from the pandemic, it's that local matters
And it'll matter even more in the weeks and months ahead.
Christian school worker fired over sex ed and transgenderism Facebook posts can appeal
A Christian school worker sacked for Facebook posts raising concerns about transgenderism and sex education has won the right to appeal her case.