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Pastors faring worse than others in relationships and well-being but most don’t get help
Despite faring worse than practising Christians and US adults in general in their relationships, physical, emotional and mental health, most pastors don't get professional support.

Christian share of global population shrinks despite remaining largest religious group - study
Muslims are the fastest-growing religious group.

Nick Vujicic urges the Church to embrace Christian counselling
Evangelist Nick Vujicic, who has spent much of his life speaking hope into the lives of millions across the world, is now turning his focus inward - toward the Church itself.

Christian leaders react to Israel's attack on Iran
"This is a very serious matter, and Bible students should be paying close attention."

Christian schools to appeal High Court ruling on VAT fees
Christian private schools have said they will appeal after losing a High Court challenge against the introduction of VAT charges.

Catholic schools lead in workforce and student diversity - survey
Catholic schools in England have emerged as the most ethnically diverse in the country, according to new figures released by the Catholic Education Service (CES).

Christian group slams BMA's 'highly irresponsible' call for adult-child sex reporting exemptions
The Christian Institute has hit out at the British Medical Association’s call to make doctors exempt from reporting ‘consensual’ adult-child sex.

Church leaders call for peace after days of violent unrest in Ballymena
Ballymena churchman says "righteous" anger about an alleged sexual assault on a local girl cannot be a cover for racism.

Britain risks having most extreme abortion laws in Europe
Not for the first time, Parliament is out of step with the people

Relief for Kristie Higgs as Supreme Court denies school's appeal in Facebook post case
The decision ends a years-long legal battle over religious free speech for the Christian teacher.

Royal College of Pathologists opposes proposed assisted suicide law
The professional body had practical rather than ethical objections to the plans

Archbishop of York apologises for Church abuse failures
Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York and acting head of the Church of England, has issued an apology to victims in historic church abuse cases, saying that they have been let down by the Church.

NHS England bosses side with female nurses in trans changing rooms row
"Rose" offered to help educate the women about their attitudes.

Ann Widdecombe: Gen Z’s return to faith is no surprise
Ann Widdecombe, former MP and long-standing Christian voice in public life, believes the apparent resurgence of interest in Christianity among Britain’s youth is not as unexpected as it seems.

Despite frustrations, few pastors leave pulpit annually - study
Though record levels of pastors, including more than half in mainline Protestant churches, seriously considered leaving full-time ministry during the COVID-19 pandemic, only about 1% of them have been leaving ministry work annually in the last decade, a new Lifeway Research study finds.

Michael Tait confesses to cocaine use, inappropriate conduct with men
Michael Tait, the former lead singer of Christian rock band Newsboys and member of Grammy-winning group DC Talk, publicly confessed Tuesday to a history of "reckless and destructive behaviour," including drug and alcohol abuse and unwanted sexual conduct involving men.