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The price paid by a Northern Irish pastor for friendship with IRA leader Martin McGuinness

A northern Irish Presbyterian minister has said that as many as 30 families left his church because of his friendship with former IRA leader and politician Martin McGuinness.

Willow Creek says 'We do not believe the stories were all lies' about Bill Hybels sexual misconduct allegations

Pam Orr, chair of Willow Creek Community Church's elder board in suburban Chicago, has apologized to multiple women who publicly accused the megachurch's founder, Bill Hybels, of sexual misconduct in recent months and revealed after listening to some of them, "we do not believe the stories were all lies."

The Jewishness of Jesus: Andy Stanley and why Christians can't 'unhitch' from the Old Testament

Popular US evangelical pastor Andy Stanley has reportedly said that Christians need to 'unhitch' the Old Testament from their faith. Whatever he meant by that, here's why the Jewishness of Scripture â and ultimately Jesus â can't be side-lined.

Christians Must 'Unhitch' Old Testament From Their Faith, Says North Point Church Pastor Andy Stanley

North Point Community Church Senior Pastor Andy Stanley has stated that Christians need to "unhitch" the Old Testament from their faith.

Indonesian pastor sentenced to 4 years for witnessing to Christian faith

An Indonesian court has sentenced a Protestant pastor to four years in prison for religious defamation after he discussed Christianity with a Muslim taxi driver.

'The goal of human life is not death but resurrection': 9 quotes from theologian Karl Barth

Today is the birthday of Karl Barth, a Swiss pastor, enigmatic thinker, and arguably the greatest theologian of the 20th century.

The last hot take: Is Christian blogging dead?

It's been revealed that the British Christian blog collective Threads UK will soon 'draw to a close'. Has Christian blogging died, and what's the future for 'Christian' media?

Paige Patterson controversy: Now Southern Baptist men add to growing pressure on former SBC leader

Dozens of Southern Baptist male leaders have added their voices to calls for Paige Patterson, the controversial former leader of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), to quit.

Willow Creek controversy: Elders apologise and admit Bill Hybels choices were 'inappropriate'

American megachurch Willow Creek have apologised for the way they responded to allegations of misconduct against former pastor Bill Hybels, admitting 'some of Bill's choices were inappropriate'.

Looking up: What is Ascension Day and why does it matter?

Today marks the celebration of Ascension Day in the Christian calendar. What is it and why does it matter?

Pope to meet head of Czech and Slovak Orthodox church for the first time

Pope Francis will meet will meet with the head of the Orthodox Church of the Czech Lands and Slovakia for this first time this week, the Vatican announced yesterday.

Methodist bishops endorse proposal to allow individual pastors to decide on same-sex marriage

The bishops of the United Methodist Church (UMC) have expressed support for a proposal to allow individual pastors to decide on issues related to homosexuality.

Man without arms shares how Bible's Psalms changed his life

Daniel Ritchie, a man who was born without arms, had almost completely lost his self-esteem because of how strangers treated him. However, he has testified that after reading the word of God, he began to see the true value of his life and realized that he is "fearfully and wonderfully made."

Pulse Nightclub Shooting Survivor says media coverage about gay conversion therapy is 'fake news'