Ministries

Durham is revealed as Church of England low point for Christians

Durham in the north of England is the diocese where Christians are least likely to go to a service of the Church of England, according to latest figures
Horrific catalogue of child sexual abuse by Christian Brothers in Australia

More than 850 people have complained of child sexual abuse by one or more Christian Brothers in Australia. Three-quarters of the victims were under the age of 13, the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse has heard.
$Franklin Graham warns about \'imploding\' world, urges people to pray for those in authority$
Franklin Graham warns about 'imploding' world, urges people to pray for those in authority

Reverend Franklin Graham is quite worried that the world is "imploding" because the United States is currently wrapped up "on its own politics" while the rest of the world is "unraveling."
$Want to watch \'Deadpool\'? Desiring God cites 7 questions Christians must first ask themselves before deciding$
Want to watch 'Deadpool'? Desiring God cites 7 questions Christians must first ask themselves before deciding

There is a lot of buzz for Ryan Reynold's new superhero movie "Deadpool," but there are some Christians who are arguing that the film is unfit for viewing.
$Pastor John Piper cites reason why homosexuals should not be \'put to death\' despite what the Bible says$
Pastor John Piper cites reason why homosexuals should not be 'put to death' despite what the Bible says

A lot of Christians believe that homosexuality is an incredibly offensive sin that is worthy of death, and it is all because of the Bible verse Leviticus 20:13. It reads: "If a man has sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman, both of them have done what is detestable. They are to be put to death; their blood will be on their own heads."
Russian action in Syria offers hope, claims Catholic bishop

Most people in Syria support the Russian military action against terrorists, according to the country's senior Catholic bishop. They are pinning their hopes on Russia helping negotiate peace in the war-torn land, he said.
Director of church-run nursery released after two years in prison in China

The director of a nursery run by a church in China has been released from prison after serving two years for "engaging in illegal business operations", the charity China Aid reported.
$Franklin Graham suggests Pope Francis should \'build a bridge to Donald Trump\'$
Franklin Graham suggests Pope Francis should 'build a bridge to Donald Trump'

Roman Catholic pontiff Pope Francis and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump are not seeing eye to eye right now with regard's to the latter's Christianity, and each of them has already engaged in a long-distance verbal altercation. Now, even American evangelist Franklin Graham is joining the issue.
$Every Catholic bishop should watch \'Spotlight\', says former Vatican sex abuse prosecutor$
Every Catholic bishop should watch 'Spotlight', says former Vatican sex abuse prosecutor

Archbishop of Malta Charles Scicluna said: "All bishops and cardinals must see this film, especially those in charge of souls, because they have to understand that it is the complaint that will save the Church, not the conspiracy of silence."
Former trainee vicar and youth leader facing jail after multiple rape conviction

A former youth leader and trainee vicar who preached a gospel of abstinence is facing many years in jail after being convicted of the rape of two women. Police are appealing for anyone with more information about the one-time Wycliffe student to come forward.
Bezalel: Meet the artists bringing creativity and community together

Bezalel has a vision to build community around creativity, inspired by the creator God.
$Hillsong launches Phoenix megachurch, its third in U.S.: \'Everybody invited\' but \'we don\'t affirm gay lifestyle\'$
Hillsong launches Phoenix megachurch, its third in U.S.: 'Everybody invited' but 'we don't affirm gay lifestyle'

Hillsong Church is expanding. The global church, which was founded in Australia, is launching on Feb. 21 its third congregation in the U.S., and it is located in Phoenix, Arizona.
$Joyce Meyer answers specific life questions as part of her ministries\' newly relaunched programme$
Joyce Meyer answers specific life questions as part of her ministries' newly relaunched programme

Joyce Meyer Ministries has just relaunched its weekly program on Valentine's Day and it even comes with a new name - "Everyday Answers with Joyce Meyer."
$Franklin Graham recalls all U.S. presidents he\'s met, hopes the next one would also be a person of \'deep faith\'$
Franklin Graham recalls all U.S. presidents he's met, hopes the next one would also be a person of 'deep faith'

Thanks to the influence wielded by his father Billy Graham, Franklin Graham was fortunate enough to have met several American presidents in his lifetime. The evangelist sincerely hopes that the next one to be seated in the White House would share the same Christian faith exhibited by presidents of the past.
$Rob Bell joins #30SecondBible to \'reclaim\' Scripture$
Rob Bell joins #30SecondBible to 'reclaim' Scripture

Rob Bell has joined a bid to "reclaim the Bible in the season of Lent" by launching the #30SecondBible campaign.