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The difference that being grateful makes
The difference that being grateful makes

It's certainly made us grateful for the things we couldn't do for so long and the small things we took for granted.

Helping churches be confident in evangelism
Helping churches be confident in evangelism

Christian Today speaks to Owen Morgan, part of the Church of England's Vision & Strategy team, to find out more about a new resource to support church leaders in evangelism.

Remembering Mark Tronson
Remembering Mark Tronson

"Pop" was blessed to envisage and champion many ministries during his life time

Towards a Gypsy, Roma and Traveller theology
Towards a Gypsy, Roma and Traveller theology

After centuries of persecution and misrepresentation, Dr Steven Horne - the first Romany from the UK to be awarded a PhD in theology - is on a mission to give the reins of Gypsy-Christian identity to Gypsies themselves - and it looks nothing like "My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding".

What meaningful action can the UK take to address religious freedom violations?
What meaningful action can the UK take to address religious freedom violations?

Brendan O'Hara, Open Doors supporter and Vice Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for International Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB), speaks to Christian Today about the government's two-day FoRB ministerial in London this week and how the UK can take meaningful action to stamp out human rights abuses and FoRB violations.

Stop the carnage: a plea to save Nigeria's women and girls
Stop the carnage: a plea to save Nigeria's women and girls

The fear is so strong and they live with it every day, says Tirham, who counsels Nigerian women and girls who have survived the trauma of being kidnapped and raped by Boko Haram.

Teaching English, sharing the Gospel

William Bradridge, founder of Christian TEFL, talks to Christian Today about how churches are using English language lessons to support refugees and asylum seekers, and share the Christian faith.

Andy Hawthorne on taking the Gospel to Manchester in both word and deed
Andy Hawthorne on taking the Gospel to Manchester in both word and deed

The Message Trust CEO speaks to Christian Today about his hopes for the largest Christian mission to be held in north-west England in a generation and why in all his years of ministry, he's never seen the UK so open to the Gospel.

Why are so many UK Churches heading for extinction?
Why are so many UK Churches heading for extinction?

Mathematician and researcher Dr John Hayward speaks to Christian Today about why so many UK Churches are facing extinction and whether anything can be done to turn this crisis around.

Playing Jesus
Playing Jesus

The Life of Christ actor James Burke-Dunsmore speaks to Christian Today about playing Jesus for nearly a quarter of a century and what is so special about this role.

Franklin Graham on the message of hope he's bringing to the UK
Franklin Graham on the message of hope he's bringing to the UK

American evangelist Franklin Graham speaks to Christian Today about the Good News he wants to share with the UK and why he's not surprised to encounter some opposition.

Between hope and lament: creating safe and welcoming churches for people with mental health challenges
Between hope and lament: creating safe and welcoming churches for people with mental health challenges

Corin Pilling, of Sanctuary UK, speaks to Christian Today about the culture shift he would like to see in churches around mental health.

Father Stu review: faith and foul language meet in Mark Wahlberg's 'love letter to God'
Father Stu review: faith and foul language meet in Mark Wahlberg's 'love letter to God'

Faith-based it may be; saintly it is not. And while for some Christians that will be just fine, for others, it may be a little more 'real' than they are comfortable with.

Helping babies and toddlers get to know God
Helping babies and toddlers get to know God

Anna Hawken, of Parenting for Faith, speaks to Christian Today about why parents shouldn't wait to start their children on their faith journey, and what churches can do to support them.

When healing doesn't happen in a moment
When healing doesn't happen in a moment

Hope Virgo has had to dig deep to recover from anorexia and sexual abuse. She speaks to Christian Today about the long road to healing and how important her relationship with God is to this process.

Nicky Gumbel on life, leadership and saying goodbye to the congregation he loves
Nicky Gumbel on life, leadership and saying goodbye to the congregation he loves

Alpha pioneer Nicky Gumbel speaks to Christian Today about the upcoming Global Alpha Leadership Conference and how he feels about stepping down as vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton, London, after 17 years.