Mark Woods
Baptist leader Paige Patterson apologises for 'racist' rap photo
The president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has issued a lengthy apology after a photograph of senior staff dubbed 'racist' by critics was posted online.
Can this gathering of Christian and Muslim leaders find a way to peace?
A major gathering of Christians and Muslims at Cairo's prestigious Al-Azhar University has heard passionate appeals for understanding and unity from delegates.
The lamp on a stand: How Jesus' words in Luke 8 are a warning to the internet age
Some of the saying of Jesus are surprisingly dark, when we try to read them with fresh eyes.
Southern Baptist seminary faculty spark outrage with 'rap' photo
'Grown adult men gathering together to take a picture and holding a gun no less. Stereotyping and being racist. It's disgusting.'
Massive investment will fund excavation of site where Peter baptised Cornelius
Ancient Caesarea is being excavated and made accessible to visitors in a major new project.
Why does Jesus refuse to help the Syro-Phoenician woman in Matthew 15?
Jesus refuses to help a desperate woman because she's a Gentile, and describes her as a 'dog'.
Can John Wesley teach us how to campaign in a general election?
One of the most depressing things about the current general election campaign is the amplification on social media of our worst instincts.
Why do people stop going to church â and what can we do about it?
Evangelical Christians love to talk about conversion â it's what we do â but the flip side of that is virtually taboo. Because just as people find faith, sometimes they lose it.
No bullet-proof glass for Pope Francis on Egypt visit
Pope Francis will not travel in a bullet-proof vehicle when he travels to Egypt later this week, in spite of the risk to his life from Islamist extremists.
New head for Embrace the Middle East charity
UK charity Embrace the Middle East has announced the appointment of its new chief executive, Tim Livesey.
Ecumenical Patriarch defends Holy and Great Council in Geneva address
The Patriarch of Constantinople has used an address at the World Council of Churches in Geneva to defend the Pan-Orthodox Council in Crete last year that was damaged by the last-minute withdrawal of several Churches.
Terrorism will not divide us, say UK faith leaders
Terror attacks in the name of religion are an 'affront to faith', say 24 UK faith leaders.
Rowan Williams challenges politicians: Overseas aid is 'choice between Little Britain and Global Britain'
Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams has made a passionate appeal for the preservation of Britain's foreign aid budget after Prime Minister Theresa May hinted on Wednesday she might cut it.
Why, if ministers are busy, they aren't doing it right
The nervousness of the lady who spoke to me after church that Sunday told me I needed to do some serious thinking about my priorities.
Father's grief as 16-year-old Coptic boy is murdered in Egypt's 'war on Christians'
An Egyptian Christian boy found murdered on Maundy Thursday was killed by Islamic extremists hoping to intimidate Christians, say his family.
EA head: Now's the time to help shape our country's future
The Evangelical Alliance has called on Christians to 'fully engage' in the general election and to 'take the opportunity to speak hopefully, and with vision for the future'.