Lucinda Borkett-Jones

\'The Help\' star Octavia Spencer to play God in \'The Shack\' movie
'The Help' star Octavia Spencer to play God in 'The Shack' movie

Octavia Spencer is in the last stages of negotiations to play God in a film adaptation of the best-selling novel 'The Shack'.

Islamic State attacks Christian villages in northeastern Syria
Islamic State attacks Christian villages in northeastern Syria

The militants are trying to gain control of the strategic town of Tal Tamr.

Saeed Abedini \'shaken\' by execution of fellow prisoners
Saeed Abedini 'shaken' by execution of fellow prisoners

American Pastor Saeed Abedini, imprisoned in Iran, has been shaken this week by the execution of six of his fellow prisoners.

Boko Haram violence causing worsening refugee crisis for Nigeria
Boko Haram violence causing worsening refugee crisis for Nigeria

About 1.2 million people have been displaced by attacks from the militant group.

Christian New York Mets player Daniel Murphy says he is 100 per cent against gay lifestyle but would accept gay teammate
Christian New York Mets player Daniel Murphy says he is 100 per cent against gay lifestyle but would accept gay teammate

New York Mets player and outspoken Christian Daniel Murphy said in an interview this week that he disagreed with the gay lifestyle "100 per cent" but that would not stop him investing in someone who is homosexual.

Why Pope Francis is calling Catholics to have a \'personal encounter with Jesus\'
Why Pope Francis is calling Catholics to have a 'personal encounter with Jesus'

The preacher to the papal household, Father Raniero Cantalamessa, has explained Pope Francis' writings on the joy of the gospel.

Is extremism putting free speech in UK universities under threat?
Is extremism putting free speech in UK universities under threat?

Concern that the Islamic State militant Mohammed Emwazi may have been radicalised while at a London university has re-stoked the debate about free speech in academic institutions.

\'Sea-change\' needed in reporting child sex abuse in the UK
'Sea-change' needed in reporting child sex abuse in the UK

David Cameron has today announced a number of measures to tackle child abuse in the UK, coinciding with the publication of a review into child sexual exploitation in Oxfordshire.

Kelly Gissendaner death penalty: faith leaders petition for stay of execution
Kelly Gissendaner death penalty: faith leaders petition for stay of execution

Faith leaders in Georgia have petitioned for a permanent stay of execution for Kelly Gissendaner, who was due to be given the lethal injection yesterday.

Southern Baptists call on Obama to fight ISIS, say he has come \'for such a time as this\'
Southern Baptists call on Obama to fight ISIS, say he has come 'for such a time as this'

The president and former presidents of the Southern Baptist Convention written to President Obama asking him to take "the necessary action" against ISIS.

20 Indian Christians claim they were detained and beaten by police
20 Indian Christians claim they were detained and beaten by police

The group said they were mistreated by police while on a mission trip in northern India.

Pope Francis to kidnapped Assyrian Christians: \'We don\'t forget you\'
Pope Francis to kidnapped Assyrian Christians: 'We don't forget you'

Pope Francis led thousands in silent prayer for those persecuted for their faith in Syria and Iraq.

Jews, Christians and Muslims unite to repair Mount Zion cemeteries
Jews, Christians and Muslims unite to repair Mount Zion cemeteries

Mount Zion's Christians and Muslims have been targeted by hate crimes, but a group of interfaith volunteers is standing against the intolerance.

Vineyard worship music is having a moment
Vineyard worship music is having a moment

Worship has always been central to the theology of the Vineyard movement, and it's reflected in a recent surge of creativity.

Iranian Christian pastor Rasoul Abdollahi released from prison
Iranian Christian pastor Rasoul Abdollahi released from prison

A pastor who has been imprisoned in Iran for his faith since December 2013 has been released.

Chelsea fans\' racist abuse is shocking, but will anything change?
Chelsea fans' racist abuse is shocking, but will anything change?

The video of a black man being pushed by Chelsea fans as he tried to board a train on the Paris Métro has rightly caused widespread outrage.