Ministries

Pray for America: Christians in Australia seek prayers for transformation, spiritual revival in U.S.

As millions of Christians in the United States prepare to observe the National Day of Prayer this week, their brothers and sisters in faith halfway across the globe are also praying hard for their spiritual "revival" and "transformation."
$Archbishop of Canterbury discovers his real father was Sir Winston Churchill\'s private secretary$
Archbishop of Canterbury discovers his real father was Sir Winston Churchill's private secretary

"This comes as a complete surprise," he said. But he also said it changed nothing. "I find who I am in Jesus Christ, not in genetics, and my identity in him never changes,"
Senior bishop warns against fixed date for Easter

In a Maundy Thursday sermon, Bishop of Salisbury Nicholas Holtam said that Easter was linked to the Jewish Passover festival. Fixing one date for Easter would separate Christians from their Jewish roots, he warned.
$Schools have \'moral obligation\' to protect students from extremism, says union head.$
Schools have 'moral obligation' to protect students from extremism, says union head.

However, the UK's biggest teachers' union has 'concerns' about the current strategy, Prevent, used by the Government.
$Franklin Graham says Easter a \'fantastic opportunity\' for Christians to show their compassion to Louisiana flood victims$
Franklin Graham says Easter a 'fantastic opportunity' for Christians to show their compassion to Louisiana flood victims

Reverend Franklin Graham is overwhelmed by the destruction caused by the recent flooding in Louisiana, but he is grateful that Easter is drawing near because it would encourage his Christian brothers and sisters to lend a helping hand to those in need.
Mark Driscoll admits he started ministry too young; Perry Noble supports his new church endeavour

As former megachurch Mars Hill Church Pastor Mark Driscoll poises to launch his new church over Easter, he admitted that he may have started in ministry too young and too fast.
$Rick Warren seeks to help people get through the worst days of their lives through \'The Miracle of Mercy\'$
Rick Warren seeks to help people get through the worst days of their lives through 'The Miracle of Mercy'

Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church is preparing for "the most life-changing [sermon] series" of his career, which is titled "The Miracle of Mercy." Warren said that the series will help people get through the worst days of their lives by relying on the mercy of God.
$Joel Osteen encourages people to \'overlook things that are done wrong\' in U.S. politics$
Joel Osteen encourages people to 'overlook things that are done wrong' in U.S. politics

Pastor Joel Osteen of Lakewood Church is someone who likes to look at the glass half full. Even though the American elections is not turning up as well as people would have hoped, Osteen is still encouraging people to think positively about it.
$Obama writes to Abedini, praising him for his \'unyielding faith and courage in the face of great adversity\'$
Obama writes to Abedini, praising him for his 'unyielding faith and courage in the face of great adversity'

After being detained for more than three years in an Iranian prison, Pastor Saeed Abedini finally regained his freedom. The pastor is so grateful for his release that he thanked United States President Barack Obama through a letter for helping negotiate for his return to America.
$Anne Graham Lotz explains what \'evangelical feminism\' is all about$
Anne Graham Lotz explains what 'evangelical feminism' is all about

Billy Graham's daughter Anne Graham Lotz is proud to be an "evangelical feminist." For those curious, Lotz explains that an "evangelical feminist" is a woman "who is a strong, bold, free-spirited leader inside and outside of her home, unashamed of her faith in God, His Word, His Son, and His gospel."
$Billy Graham tells Christians to be grateful for the jobs they have: \'Work has dignity in the eyes of God\'$
Billy Graham tells Christians to be grateful for the jobs they have: 'Work has dignity in the eyes of God'

Does God care about what livelihood and careers Christians get into? If you ask world-renowned evangelist Billy Graham, then the answer would be yes.
Pastor Greg Laurie says trials happen so Christians can grow up spiritually

Trials are difficult, and during these moments, Christians are left wondering if God is still watching over them. Pastor Greg Laurie of Harvest Christian Fellowship says that people should not harbour these doubts because God is always with them.
$Former Archbishop of Canterbury \'shocked\' by antisemitic rhetoric at universities$
Former Archbishop of Canterbury 'shocked' by antisemitic rhetoric at universities

The former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams has said he is "very shocked" by the rise in antisemitic rhetoric at British universities.
$\'A breath of fresh air\': Franklin Graham praises Maria Sharapova for squarely admitting drug mistake$
'A breath of fresh air': Franklin Graham praises Maria Sharapova for squarely admitting drug mistake

It is difficult for people to admit their mistakes, and this is why Reverend Franklin Graham was really impressed when tennis star Maria Sharpova bravely confronted her drug use allegations and did not try to pin the blame on anyone else.
God can change homosexuals into straights, formerly lesbian Christian pastor attests

Aside from the fact that she is a famous female preacher in a male-dominated world of ministry, 54-year-old pastor IsabÃ©l Contreras seems like an ordinary pastor. She, however, has a very dark past.