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What is ministry really like? CofE intern scheme triples in three years

A scheme offering young people experience of ministry in the Church of England has more than tripled in size over the past three years, according to a report published today.

Thy Kingdom Come: Westminster finale to close global prayer event at Methodist Central Hall

This Sunday will see an ecumenical gathering at London's Methodist Central Hall as a finale to the global missional prayer movement Thy Kingdom Come.

Christians to fast and pray for North Korea ahead of Trump-Kim meeting

A Christian organization is calling on believers around the world to participate in the International Day of Prayer and Fasting for North Korea on April 28 in anticipation of the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

In the US, it's Christians who lead the way in combatting poverty, study finds

Christians lead the way in all categories of charitable giving and concern and the more hope they have for ending poverty, the more likely they are to fight it.

'A good death'? Bishop Graham Tomlin on Alfie Evans, Christian healing and why the church must defend the NHS

Last night in London an Anglican Bishop joined healthcare professionals to discuss the NHS, Christian 'healing', Alfie Evans and why believers might need to rethink suffering and death.

Publication of Bill Hybels' books suspended after misconduct allegations

Two publishers have suspended publication of books by Christian author Bill Hybels, following allegations of misconduct against the US pastor.

Giant Jesus statue found to have secret antennas, internet transmitters hidden in its head; Local residents furious

Residents in a small village in Poland recently learned that its giant statue of Jesus Christ has been used to broadcast Internet signals. The news has upset some though, who believe the statue should be considered sacred and not used for technology infrastructure.

Senior gay cleric Jeffrey John shortlisted to be bishop in Scottish Episcopal Church

A senior gay cleric has been shortlisted as a bishop for the eighth time.

Do we need to fear hell before we can love God?

There was another evangelical furore on Twitter yesterday about eternal damnation. Does God need hell to show how much he loves you?

U.S. Assemblies of God elects first-ever woman to serve as its general secretary

The leaders of the Assemblies of God have elected Rev. Donna L. Barrett as general secretary, making her the first-ever woman in the history of the Pentecostal denomination to fill the role.

German bishops deny that Vatican rejected proposals to allow Protestant spouses to receive Communion

The German Bishops' Conference has denied reports that the Vatican rejected a guidance detailing plans to allow Protestants who are married to Catholics to receive Communion.

Abuse victims can feel 'abandoned or punished by a god', IICSA interim abuse report says

Institutions like the Church are putting their reputations ahead of victims of child sexual abuse, an interim report published yesterday said.

Pew: African Americans are more likely to identify as Protestants than other ethnic groups

A larger proportion of African Americans are identifying as Protestant Christians compared to whites and other ethnic groups in the U.S., according to the Pew Research Center.

Second priest killed in Mexico in a week, bishops call for culture of peace and reconciliation

Some 23 priests have been murdered in Mexico since 2012 as crime and violence continue.

US Navy refuses to remove Bible from POW/MIA display despite despite complaints from secularist group

The U.S. Navy has announced that it will not be removing the Bible from the POW/MIA display at a Naval hospital in Okinawa, Japan despite complaints from a secularist organization.