Church

Youth for Christ appoints new national director
Youth for Christ has appointed Neil O'Boyle as its new UK director.

Mars Hill legacy churches will continue to support Global Fund Ethiopian pastors
Three former Mars Hill congregations will honour commitments to overseas mission.

Michael Nazir-Ali: Christians in Pakistan are 'sitting ducks' for terrorist attacks
The former Bishop of Rochester, Michael Nazir-Ali, has called on the Pakistani government to send in the army to root out terrorists and said the United Nations must address the plight of persecuted Christians.

Meriam Ibrahim doesn't support 'I am a Christian' film being made about her life
Meriam's husband told Christian Today that they feel the production company is "taking advantage of them".

Trainee vicars to get science lessons to help them understand the modern world
The Church of England is launching a £700,000 project to improve its relationship with the world of science.

Pope Francis escalates case of suspected child abuse by Italian priest
Pope Francis has come to the aid of an Italian man accusing his former priest of abusing him when he was a child in Naples.

Creflo Dollar cancels multi-million dollar fundraiser for new private jet
Megachurch pastor Creflo Dollar has cancelled a $60 million fundraiser after a strong backlash online.

No more Muslim prayer services in churches, says bishop
A bishop has investigated the Muslim prayer service that took place in a Church of England building in London and said that no such service will take place again.

Catholic Archbishop of Adelaide charged over failing to report child sex abuse
Archbishop Philip Wilson is thought to be the most senior Catholic Official to face this charge.

Former atheist proclaims healing power of God
Bestselling author and atheist turned Christian Lee Strobel is sharing his own experience of God's healing power in his new book, entitled A Case for Grace, in which he explores the lives of Christians whose lives were transformed by God.

Contractor agrees to stop building abortion facility if pastor coughs up $20K
The contractor of a $4.2 million Planned Parenthood facility is willing to tear up the contract if a New Orleans area pastor pays him $20,000.

Pope Francis declares year of jubilee
Pope Francis declared a jubilee year on Friday, the second anniversary of his election.

San Franciso's largest evangelical church welcomes non-celibate gay people as members
San Francisco's largest evangelical church is opening up its membership to LGBT people.

Billy Graham's Rapid Response Team rushed to scene after Ferguson police shootings
The Rapid Response Team chaplains are trained to help people cope with everything from tornadoes to mass shootings.

Philippine bishops pushing for resignation of President Aquino
Bishops' call for resignation not dampened by Archbishop's lack of support

The Christians who are defying ISIS
Author Johnnie Moore says that despite terrible persecution, Christians are remaining faithful.