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Gospel for Asia board was 'kept in the dark' about financial dealings, says former member
The admission comes after GFA was removed from membership by the ECFA after multiple breaches of its code of conduct.
Follow Jesus to change 'this bitter, dark world' says Archbishop Justin Welby
Humanity is in danger of cutting itself off from God in pursuit of autonomy, the Archbishop of Canterbury has warned.
'How can you not defend life?': Pastor denounces apostate clergy who blessed abortion clinic in Cleveland
A pastor from New Jersey has come out to denounce a group of about 15 apostate clergy from the United Methodist and Episcopal churches together with a Jewish group who recently gathered outside an abortion facility in Cleveland, Ohio to "bless" its services and to "thank God for abortion providers."
Good disagreement: Can the CofE hold it together?
The only way to imitate Christ in our conflicts is to invest trust, love and time in the people from whom we are currently divided, says Mark Woods.
New Catholic Church statistics reveal cultural shift away from ordination
The number of Catholics around the world is growing, new statistics show, but the Church is failing to keep up with this growth.
Pope Francis on alien life possibility: Let's 'stick' to what scientists say but at the same time keep faith in God
In an interview with French journalist Caroline Pigozzi of Paris Match, the Pope was asked if he believes there could be other thinking beings in outer space, given the recent discovery of the new planet, Kepler 452 B, which has striking similarities to Earth.
Indonesia: 10 churches to be shut, yielding to hardline Muslim demands
Authorities in Aceh, Indonesia have shut down several churches days after churches were burned down by a mob of extremist Muslims.
Conservative evangelicals celebrate election of 'living out' leaders to CofE synod
All three Living Out leaders admit to same-sex attraction but live out a lifestyle in which they consciously "help Christian brothers and sisters who experience same-sex attraction stay faithful to biblical teaching."
Christians criticise South African Church for allowing gay marriages, ordination of openly homosexual ministers
The Dutch Reformed Church (DRC) in South Africa is drawing sharp criticisms from Christians and Roman Catholics for its recent decision to recognize gay marriages, and to allow the ordination of openly homosexual ministers without requiring them to be celibate.
Pope Francis proclaims new saints, calls for humble Church leadership
Pope Francis, proclaiming four new Catholic saints who lived simple and generous lives, told priests and bishops on Sunday that service, and not careerism, was the way to exercise authority in the Church.
Why has Martha Collison been baking non-stop for 21 hours?
Why has Martha Collison been baking for 21 hours straight?
What God does when we pray: How quantum theory helps us understand intercession
We all wonder sometimes exactly what prayer achieves.
Pope says Church needs more decentralisation, changes to papacy
Pope Francis called on Saturday for "healthy decentralisation" of power in the Roman Catholic Church, including changes in the papacy and greater decision-making authority for local bishops.
US Archbishops disagree over divorce and remarriage
The Pope will speak "authoritatively" from the "tradition" of the Catholic Church at the end of the Synod on the Family, he pledged today.
Five ways to do accountability well
Accountability is so often talked about but rarely done well. Here are 5 tips to help you do accountability well.
Could we really re-evangelise the country by shutting down most churches?
It's one radical solution to the monumental task facing the Church if it is to survive, let alone thrive