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Lausanne Movement celebrates 50 years with renewed urgency to take the Gospel to a digital world
The Church must embrace every technological tool at its disposal to engage with today's digital world or else lose the next generation, the head of the Lausanne Movement has said.

Lausanne amends Seoul Statement sections on homosexuality after criticism
"It is not the Congress' statement, it is not one of the foundational documents that we are pinning everything on. And so, like in any editorial process, there may be changes, but those changes are not substantive or significant, at least from an editorial perspective."

Protests held as Scotland's abortion clinic buffer zones law comes into force
Legislation establishing 'buffer zones' around abortion clinics has come into force across Scotland.

River baptisms revive faith on Bodmin Moor
Bodmin Moor, an iconic and rugged landscape in North Cornwall, has recently become a site for inspired Christian renewal through outdoor river baptisms.

National Ecumenical Bishops' Fellowship meeting calls for unity and minority rights protection
On 13 September 2024, approximately 40 representatives from around 20 churches across India gathered in Bengaluru for the National Ecumenical Bishops' Fellowship Meeting. The event, convened by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI), aimed to foster unity among Christian denominations and address pressing issues facing the community in India.

Jihadists slaughter 26 Christians during worship service in Burkina Faso - report
Militants slaughtered hundreds of civilians in a 2-day killing spree.

Oral Roberts president challenges evangelicals to be 'accelerated' by the Holy Spirit for world mission
"Personally, I believe that the greatest injustice of the 21st century is that God's Church now has the technology, the manpower, the money, and the capability to reach every person on Earth with the Gospel. And yet, millions have not heard the good news or had an authentic encounter with Jesus."

Lausanne releases Seoul Statement to inform and inspire deliberations
Unlike its predecessors that were published following the event, the statement is meant to inform and inspire participants' deliberations throughout the gathering rather than summarize what was discussed, according to Programme Director David Bennett.

Churches must be ready to respond biblically to sexual revolution, Lausanne Congress hears
Christians must not be silent as the "victory" of the sexual revolution spreads across the world, but neither should they condemn others, the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization has heard.

Does God change his mind?
I want to suggest that there are three reasons why we should say that the answer to this question is 'No.'

Christian preacher wins £10,000 pay-out from police over arrest at Speakers' Corner
The Metropolitan Police have agreed to pay a Christian preacher £10,000 in damages after she was arrested, strip-searched and detained for 15 hours.

Pastors twice as likely to support Trump over Harris but many are undecided
Twice as many pastors say they plan to support former President Donald Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming election, although many are reluctant to share their preferences, according to a new survey.

Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot â A faith-based movie that demonstrates God's unfailing love
This new film from Angel Studios showcases the power of kindness and perseverance and delivers a clear message that whatever the Lord calls us to do, He will surely provide the necessary resources.

Trusting God beyond our understanding: Lessons from Abraham's journey
Abraham, often called the father of faith, encountered many trials on his journey with God. His story is one of remarkable belief, but it also reveals moments of deep human struggle.

Tributes paid to Christian comedian Steve Legg
A personal tribute has been paid to one of England's most beloved Christian comedians Steve Legg after he died last Monday, following a brave battle against cancer lasting 17 months.

Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization opens in Korea with call to repentance and action for world mission
Over 5,000 Christians have gathered in South Korea for the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization to strategise about how to fulfil the Great Commission.