Joseph Hartropp

10 Stunning Photos Of Christians Celebrating The Feast Of The Epiphany Around The World
10 Stunning Photos Of Christians Celebrating The Feast Of The Epiphany Around The World

Today marks the celebration of the Epiphany. Across the world, particularly in the Catholic and Orthodox traditions, the day is a time of fervent, colourful celebration and display.

Transgender Man Sues Catholic Hospital Over \'Refusal To Perform Surgery\'
Transgender Man Sues Catholic Hospital Over 'Refusal To Perform Surgery'

A transgender man is suing a Roman Catholic hospital in New Jersey after it allegedly cited religion in its refusal to perform surgery as part of his gender transition.

Why Churches Should Stop Being Obsessed With Growth
Why Churches Should Stop Being Obsessed With Growth

The conversation about 'growth' is a dangerous distraction.

Church Pastor Arrested For Nine Armed Robberies
Church Pastor Arrested For Nine Armed Robberies

A church pastor has been arrested in connection with nine armed robberies in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Egypt Arrests More Cairo Church Bomb Suspects

Egypt has arrested four people suspected of involvement in the Cairo church bombing that killed 27 people, its interior ministry announced on Wednesday.

Christian Arrested Over Blasphemy Claims In Pakistan
Christian Arrested Over Blasphemy Claims In Pakistan

A Christian from Kamahan village, Lahore, Pakistan, has been arrested by police after allegedly committing blasphemy.

Has God become Boring? How To Divine That Awesome Glory
Has God become Boring? How To Divine That Awesome Glory

If there's one problem with being a Christian, it's that we can get complacent about God. How can we recover a sense of awe and wonder?

Chip Gaines on the Buzzfeed Gay Marriage Controversy: \'We Do Not All Have To Agree.\'
Chip Gaines on the Buzzfeed Gay Marriage Controversy: 'We Do Not All Have To Agree.'

Chip Gaines has responded to a controversy surrounding a Buzzfeed article about his pastor's stance against same sex-marriage, saying he wants to "change the conversation" in 2017.

Muslims And Christians Unite To Win Backing For New Jersey Mosque
Muslims And Christians Unite To Win Backing For New Jersey Mosque

Muslims have won a lawsuit granting them the right to build a mosque in a town in New Jersey.

Does Matthew\'s Gospel Teach That Mary Was A Virgin?
Does Matthew's Gospel Teach That Mary Was A Virgin?

Some have suggested, looking at Scripture, that Mary was not a virgin, nor did she need to be.

#AskTK: Tim Keller On Dating Advice, Suffering And His Favourite Christmas Movie
#AskTK: Tim Keller On Dating Advice, Suffering And His Favourite Christmas Movie

If you could ask Tim Keller just one question, what would it be? Yesterday the writer and pastor fielded questions on Twitter, and here are some of the best responses.

Does Religious TV Need A New Lease Of Life?
Does Religious TV Need A New Lease Of Life?

Religious programming has become tired, formulaic, and needs to be 'born again', says the Church of England's communications director.

Heretic Or Hero? New Film Explores The Legacy Of Rob Bell
Heretic Or Hero? New Film Explores The Legacy Of Rob Bell

A new film by the New Yorker explores the life and legacy of Rob Bell. What can we learn from it?

What Vicars Want: Top 5 Christmas Gifts For Your Pastor
What Vicars Want: Top 5 Christmas Gifts For Your Pastor

How can you bless your pastor this Christmas season? Here are five gifts they're probably really hoping for...

Archbishop Of Canterbury Condemns Christian Persecution In Letter To Churches Around The World
Archbishop Of Canterbury Condemns Christian Persecution In Letter To Churches Around The World

Archbishop Justin Welby laments the Christian persecution and suffering seen in the last year, but also celebrates the unity of the Church and the call to live in hope.

Church Of Scotland Encourages Worshippers To Attend \'Virtual Church\' On Christmas Day Amid Severe Storms
Church Of Scotland Encourages Worshippers To Attend 'Virtual Church' On Christmas Day Amid Severe Storms

Senior Kirk officials are suggesting that congregations who are unable to travel instead access a Christmas Day service online.