Church

Steve Chalke: 'We need to redefine what evangelical means'

Baptist minister and founder of Oasis calls for a redefinition of evangelicalism.

1,000 #NewRevs: The future of the CofE is here

A former para-commando and banking executive are among the 1,000 men and women being ordained to minister in the Church of England this summer.

Evangelicalism and the Future

Since 1989, David Bebbington's 'Quadrilateral' has stood as the benchmark by which evangelicalism is defined. Steve Chalke asks whether it is time for a rethink.

So Pope Francis is the most influential tweeter. Here are nine reasons why he's so popular.

The Pope has officially been named as the most influential world leader on Twitter. Here are nine reasons why he's so popular.

Appeals panel reverses Methodist pastor's defrocking over gay marriage issue

Appeals panel reverses Methodist pastor's defrocking.

Vatican clergy to meet Church of England in cricket match

Opponents often claim they are each have God on their side, and these words will perhaps never ring truer than when the Vatican cricket team meet with the Church of England's side this September.

Vicky Beeching: 'Same sex marriage should be celebrated'

Vicky Beeching talks to Christian Today about the criticism she has faced for speaking out in favour of same sex marriage, and why she still considers herself to be an evangelical.

Rowan Williams 'hated' being Archbishop of Canterbury

New revelations in Rowan Williams biography reveal stress and unhappiness over gay marriage, women bishops and Christians in the Middle East.

Muslims, Jews and Christians open joint house of worship as 'good example of togetherness'

It was once a city where Jews suffered for their faith but the new House of One is testimony to how different a city Berlin is today.

Church gives away AR-15's to attract young men to the flock

Ignite Church gives away AR-15's to attract young men to the flock.

Pope Francis denounces 'evil' mafia, says members are 'excommunicated'

Pope Francis has denounced members of the mafia, declaring that organised crime is an "evil" that "must be fought against".

'God did a real number on me'

Paul Cowley talks to Ruth Gledhill about going from being expelled from school and living in a squat, to being awarded the MBE for his services to ex-offenders.

Megachurches most popular with visitors, microchurches most friendly

Megachurches popular with visitors, 'microchurches' most friendly

Presbyterians vote to allow gay marriage

The Presbyterian Church (USA), America's largest Presbyterian denomination, voted yesterday to approve same-sex marriage.

Justin Welby: Alpha is now used in more Catholic than Anglican parishes

Pastor defrocked for officiating son's gay marriage begins appeal

An appeal hearing will begin Friday in the case of a United Methodist Church minister who was defrocked after officiating his son's wedding.