Julian Mann

Many people believe Jesus came to earth but are less sure about why
Many people believe Jesus came to earth but are less sure about why

A majority of Americans believe Jesus was born in Bethlehem and that he is the Son of God, according to a new survey from an evangelical research firm.

Nearly half a million in grants brings Christmas cheer to dozens of churches
Nearly half a million in grants brings Christmas cheer to dozens of churches

Grants totalling £473,000 for urgent building works have arrived just in time for Christmas for 47 churches across the UK.

In India, police are clamping down on Christmas gatherings
In India, police are clamping down on Christmas gatherings

Police in India are using the pretext of violence from Hindu militants to ban Christmas services in Christian venues, according to Release International.

Synagogue from the time of Jesus unearthed near Sea of Galilee
Synagogue from the time of Jesus unearthed near Sea of Galilee

Israeli archeologists have uncovered a synagogue in Galilee dating back to the time of Jesus.

Christian women are 'agents of resistance' against North Korea's Communist regime
Christian women are 'agents of resistance' against North Korea's Communist regime

Through their networks on the margins of society, women who convert to Christianity "challenge the authority of the state's control over women's bodies and minds and empower other religious women to become agents of resistance", according to a report.

Christian prisoners in North Korea are being beaten, tortured and starved - report

Christians in Communist North Korea are being tortured more than members of any other religious group, according to a new report from human rights campaigners Korea Future.

Titus Trust culture contributed to safeguarding risks - report
Titus Trust culture contributed to safeguarding risks - report

The Trust commissioned the report after facing criticism for its handling of the Smyth scandal and the subsequent abuse scandal around Rev Jonathan Fletcher, former vicar of Emmanuel Church Wimbledon.

Europe has 'failed' on migration - bishop
Europe has 'failed' on migration - bishop

The Church of England's Bishop in Europe has blamed a failure of dialogue between the UK Government and the European Union for the English Channel migrant crisis.

Conservatives in the CofE can learn from 'Save the Parish'
Conservatives in the CofE can learn from 'Save the Parish'

Surely conservatives in the CofE need to be as intentional and smart as Save the Parish if there is to be a future for orthodox Anglicans and their Gospel witness in the UK?

Marcus Walker on saving the parish
Marcus Walker on saving the parish

Rev Marcus Walker, founder of the Save the Parish campaign, talks to Christian Today about his plans for the movement and why he is concerned about the Church of England's plans for 10,000 new lay-led churches.

Theos report highlights link between marriage and poverty
Theos report highlights link between marriage and poverty

The benefit of marriage and "stable household relationships" is being sidelined in the national debate about economic inequality, according to a new report from Theos.

Anglican leaders call for 'bold' action to counter 'vaccine hesitancy'
Anglican leaders call for 'bold' action to counter 'vaccine hesitancy'

They also called for measures to improve vaccine equity around the world.

Church of England cannot survive by 'spreading clergy more thinly' - Justin Welby
Church of England cannot survive by 'spreading clergy more thinly' - Justin Welby

The Archbishop made the comments in a speech this week to the National Farmers' Union in which he also praised "hard-working" vicars.

Evangelical leader Melvin Tinker passes away
Evangelical leader Melvin Tinker passes away

Leading British Anglican evangelical speaker and author, Rev Melvin Tinker, has died aged 66.

Most migrants crossing the English Channel are fleeing persecution - Refugee Council
Most migrants crossing the English Channel are fleeing persecution - Refugee Council

The vast majority of people came from 10 countries "where human rights abuses and persecution are common".

Bishop calls for change to law to cut gambling-related suicides
Bishop calls for change to law to cut gambling-related suicides

The Bishop of St Albans has told the House of Lords that requiring coroners to record gambling addiction in suicide cases would boost "the Government's suicide prevention efforts".