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London churches are the most 'visitor friendly', but Cumbria is best for 'other-worldly' charm
London churches are the most 'visitor friendly', but Cumbria is best for 'other-worldly' charm

London churches offer the best facilities for visitors in England but if it's history and atmosphere people are after, they should head north to Cumbria, according to the findings of a new survey.

Dozens of young people give their life to Christ at Siloam's first Bible camp in Peru
Dozens of young people give their life to Christ at Siloam's first Bible camp in Peru

Siloam Christian Ministries held its first ever Bible camp in Peru where dozens of young people gave their life to Christ.

MPs vote in favour of controversial abortion bill
MPs vote in favour of controversial abortion bill

The bill will have a second reading next month but is unlikely to become law without government support.

Noah and Abraham: Keeping the faith and breaking the rules
Noah and Abraham: Keeping the faith and breaking the rules

Why does the Bible say (Genesis 6:9): 'Noah was a righteous man, perfect in his generations. With G-d walked Noah'?

Turkey's Protestants are 'stronger' after Brunson trial

According to Soner Tufan, a spokesman for the Association of Protestant Churches in Turkey, the community had emerged stronger from the trauma.

Migrant caravan crisis: World Vision tells Trump not to punish home countries
Migrant caravan crisis: World Vision tells Trump not to punish home countries

A migrant 'caravan' estimated at 7,000 to 10,000 Central Americans fleeing violence and poverty in their homelands is in southern Mexico, inching towards the distant US border.

Museum of the Bible says five 'Dead Sea Scrolls' fragments are fakes
Museum of the Bible says five 'Dead Sea Scrolls' fragments are fakes

The Museum of the Bible in Washington on Monday said five of its artefacts thought to be part of the Dead Sea Scrolls were fake and would not be displayed any more.

Trump says transgender policy seeks to 'protect the country'

Asked about a campaign promise to protect the LGBT community, Trump said: 'I'm protecting everybody. I want to protect our country.'

Looking for a Christian alternative to Halloween?
Looking for a Christian alternative to Halloween?

It's that time of year again - when there's a pumpkin at every turn and you can't walk into a supermarket without being met by a ghoulish array of costumes and decorations.

Churchgoer whose son is still missing after Indonesia tsunami says he's not angry
Churchgoer whose son is still missing after Indonesia tsunami says he's not angry

The member of a church that was among those badly hit by the earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia last month is staying faithful despite his son being among the missing.

Author of The Message Bible dies at 85
Author of The Message Bible dies at 85

Eugene Peterson, the man who penned The Message Bible, has died at the age of 85.

LifeWay Research highlights the theology US evangelicals are getting wrong
LifeWay Research highlights the theology US evangelicals are getting wrong

In Ligonier's analysis of the data, it identifies aspects of specifically evangelical beliefs it regards as worrying.

CofE announces new Bishop of Ramsbury
CofE announces new Bishop of Ramsbury

Author of the highly acclaimed Parish – An Anglican theology of place, he is currently serving as team rector of St Mary, Oxted in Surrey.

Public don't want to liberalise abortion laws, says CARE
Public don't want to liberalise abortion laws, says CARE

Less than a quarter of women in England and Wales are in favour of a more radical abortion regime, new polling figures suggest.

Why do I have such a problem with Christian books?
Why do I have such a problem with Christian books?

It isn't that Christian books are bad – in fact many are good. It's just I am sure I am not alone in finding it hard to get to the end of them.

How can Christians nurture sexual desire in marriage?
How can Christians nurture sexual desire in marriage?

Seasons of Sex and Intimacy is a book to help couples nurture sexual desire in marriage and to manage sexual difficulties.