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Churches are reaping the benefits of secular partnerships - study
Churches are reaping the benefits of secular partnerships - study

A new study has found that churches are turning to secular voluntary organisations to support their communities - and are reaping some unexpected benefits in the process.

Wycliffe Bible Translators building on Wales' rich Christian heritage
Wycliffe Bible Translators building on Wales' rich Christian heritage

The charity is looking to build on the rich legacy of mission and Bible translation work by Welsh Christians.

6-year-old girl in coma for a month after being beaten for Christian faith in Vietnam
6-year-old girl in coma for a month after being beaten for Christian faith in Vietnam

A 6-year-old girl was in a coma for a month after being badly beaten because of her Christian faith by villagers in Vietnam.

Welsh Church leaders say no-deal Brexit will hurt region's economy and disadvantaged areas
Welsh Church leaders say no-deal Brexit will hurt region's economy and disadvantaged areas

Welsh Church leaders have written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson to warn that a no-deal Brexit will be detrimental to the region's economy.

More women training for the priesthood in the Church of England
More women training for the priesthood in the Church of England

For the second year running, there are more women than men entering into training for ordained ministry

Study reveals the enduring popularity of traditional hymns
Study reveals the enduring popularity of traditional hymns

Despite the meteoric rise of contemporary Christian music in the last couple of decades, a new study by LifeWay reveals that the traditional hymn is still a cherished part of church worship.

Saving sex for marriage is good for us
Saving sex for marriage is good for us

Our television programmes, movies, songs, the whole culture promotes sexual anarchy and promiscuity.

Archbishop's concern for 'difficulties' faced by Christians at start of 10-day India visit
Archbishop's concern for 'difficulties' faced by Christians at start of 10-day India visit

The Archbishop of Canterbury has spoken of the need to ensure that minority groups in India are respected as he embarks on a 10-day pilgrimage to the country.

'The world is now my parish' - the remarkable legacy of George Whitefield
'The world is now my parish' - the remarkable legacy of George Whitefield

Dr Nigel D Scotland speaks to Christian Today about the remarkable and enduring legacy of this 'Grand Itinerant'.

Justin Bieber: 'God is pulling me through a hard season'
Justin Bieber: 'God is pulling me through a hard season'

Justin Bieber shared a video of himself on Instagram singing at church this week as he shared with fans that he is having a hard time.

Feeding of the 5,000 comes to Portsmouth
Feeding of the 5,000 comes to Portsmouth

A Portsmouth church will be handing out 5,000 fish rolls to members of the public in a bid to get people thinking about one of Jesus' most famous miracles.

Traditional religious funerals dying out as more people choose unique send offs for their loved ones
Traditional religious funerals dying out as more people choose unique send offs for their loved ones

Zoos, McDonald's Drive Thrus and golf courses are just some of the places that people are choosing over the church for their loved one's send off.

UN official warns of growing threats to religious harmony in Sri Lanka
UN official warns of growing threats to religious harmony in Sri Lanka

Religious harmony is coming under increasing threat in Sri Lanka from the polarisation of communities and the spread of religious extremism, among other factors, a UN official has warned.

No single 'gay gene', study finds
No single 'gay gene', study finds

A major new study analysing the genetic data of half a million people has concluded that there is no single gene that causes someone to be gay.

Baseball pitcher Blake Bivens thanks God for 'most wonderful' family days after their tragic murder
Baseball pitcher Blake Bivens thanks God for 'most wonderful' family days after their tragic murder

"God has a plan even though I can't see it," Blake Bivens said in the heartbreaking tribute to his wife Emily and 14-month-old son Cullen who were killed alongside her mother allegedly by a teen relative.

Business leaders trekking from Bishopthorpe Palace to Lambeth Palace for Archbishop's youth work
Business leaders trekking from Bishopthorpe Palace to Lambeth Palace for Archbishop's youth work

Ten Yorkshire businessmen will be setting off on a six-day trek and cycle next month to raise funds for the Archbishop of York Youth Trust.