News

UK voters should make final Brexit decision if talks with EU collapse – poll

Twice as many respondents favoured the public rather than parliament taking a decision between remaining in the EU or leaving the bloc without a deal.

Yemen: Saudi airstrike hits bus carrying children, dozens killed
Yemen: Saudi airstrike hits bus carrying children, dozens killed

'Our shops were open and shoppers were walking around as usual. All of those who died were residents, children and shop owners.'

Hillsong's Carl Lentz defends pastor John Gray after heavily criticized meeting with Donald Trump
Hillsong's Carl Lentz defends pastor John Gray after heavily criticized meeting with Donald Trump

Hillsong NYC Pastor Carl Lentz has come to the defense of his friend, John Gray, who was highly criticized for being among about 20 black pastors and Christian leaders who met with President Donald Trump at the White House last Wednesday.

5 Christian movies coming out this year
5 Christian movies coming out this year

There are still some Christian movie releases to look forward to before the year is out, including the sequel to 'Unbroken'

US church offering teenagers Hummer car as a prize for attending mid-week services and bringing newcomers
US church offering teenagers Hummer car as a prize for attending mid-week services and bringing newcomers

An evangelical church in Florida will give one lucky teenager a free Hummer at the end of August as part of a giveaway designed to boost youth ministry attendance.

Sex abuse inquiry: Leading Catholic schools 'put their own reputations over protection of children'
Sex abuse inquiry: Leading Catholic schools 'put their own reputations over protection of children'

'The blatant openness of the activities demonstrates there was a culture of acceptance of abusive behaviour.'

Cathedral cat immortalised in stone
Cathedral cat immortalised in stone

A stray cat that wandered into a London cathedral a decade ago has been immortalised in the building's stone renovations, the first addition in 200 years.

Now Willow Creek's entire board resigns following more Bill Hybels allegations
Now Willow Creek's entire board resigns following more Bill Hybels allegations

Missy Rasmussen, one of nine elders, told a church meeting last night: 'These painful and troubling events have scarred these women, their families, and tarnished our church.'

What is my calling? How to discern without a burning bush
What is my calling? How to discern without a burning bush

A while ago I listened to a sermon about saying 'yes' to God's call in which the pastor asked us how we would respond if we had a burning bush moment.

Argentina Senate rejects measure to legalise abortion
Argentina Senate rejects measure to legalise abortion

Argentine senators rejected a bill to legalise abortion after an impassioned debate ran into the early hours of Thursday

The ministry of wellbeing: How beauty therapy and chillout zones are changing lives
The ministry of wellbeing: How beauty therapy and chillout zones are changing lives

With a team of volunteers, Sarah Milligan runs two Wellbeing clinics that cater for hundreds of people who are struggling with mental health and emotional needs.

'Apostasy' review: What happens when real life intrudes on a closed religious community?
'Apostasy' review: What happens when real life intrudes on a closed religious community?

he hard-hitting drama Apostasy from former Jehovah's Witness Daniel Kokotajlo lifts the lid on what happens when real life situations fall outside those prescribed as 'acceptable' by their religion.

Do pastors prefer preaching because they just don't like people very much?
Do pastors prefer preaching because they just don't like people very much?

A Barna survey may say something rather worrying about the kind of people who wind up in ministry.

Most pastors enjoy preaching – and they believe they're pretty good at it
Most pastors enjoy preaching – and they believe they're pretty good at it

Most US pastors believe they're excellent preachers and teachers – and for most of them, it's the part of the job they enjoy most.

Israel to move Armageddon prison to reveal ancient Christian church
Israel to move Armageddon prison to reveal ancient Christian church

In 2005, work to expand the aging Megiddo Prison uncovered the remains of a 3rd century Christian prayer hall, including a mosaic referring to 'God Jesus Christ'.