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5 things to avoid when counselling people
Biblical counselling can be a daunting task for church leadership because of many reasons. That's why it's important in any counselling situation to partner with the Holy Spirit and remain sensitive.
I'm broken and unqualified, can I still lead?
God's original idea for every person is to be a leader in one area of life or another. We were all meant to be leaders, but what happens when we aren't cut out to be leaders? What about the person who doesn't meet the qualifications to be a leader?
Pope to meet group of divorced and remarried Catholics
Pope Francis has invited a group of divorced and remarried Catholics to discuss the controversial issue of whether such individuals should be allowed officially to receive Holy Communion at Mass.
How can I overcome pessimistic thoughts?
Many times in our lives, our negative thoughts can overtake our plans and desires. As a result, we as believers become limited in our capability to do greater things for God's glory.
Syria: Suffering reaches 'almost medieval scale' as one million people live under siege
More than double the number of civilians are living in beseiged towns in Syria than the UN has recorded, according to the aid organisation Siege Watch.
Can the Church save the planet? Green energy shows the way
Churches across the UK are being encouraged to swap their homes and churches to renewable energy.
5 ways we misjudge our pastor's job roles
Church senior leadership is probably one of the most misunderstood professions there are today. Here are 5 of some of the most common misunderstandings of a pastor's job.
Italy arrests priest accused of 'defrauding elderly people out of millions'
Monsignor Patrizio Benvenuti has been arrested for allegedly defrauding hundreds of elderly people out of millions of euros through an elaborate money-laundering scheme.
What the names of God tell us about his character
The names of God point to the different facets of his character, and teach us about the One we worship.
Iraqi Christians boycott peaceful coexistence conference, demanding 'concrete change' for religious minorities
Iraqi Christians have boycotted a conference organised the government to promote peaceful coexistence of religious communities.
Last Byzantine church in Ankara fights for survival
The last remaining Byzantine church in Ankara, Turkey, is fighting to survive as the crowded city continues to spread.
Former homeless and ex-drug addicts lead new Church of England prayer campaign
Men and women who found faith at a homeless centre in Halifax are to feature in a series of short dramatic films for Lent and Easter launched by the Church of England today.
Pope tells missionaries of mercy: Abandon the 'cudgel of judgement'
Priests must abandon the "cudgel of judgement" when hearing confession, Pope Francis said in a homily to his specially appointed "missionaries of mercy" before their send-off.
Love Lent? 5 ways to make it more biblical
I have, to be honest, always been a bit ambivalent about giving things up for Lent.
Ash Wednesday: How liturgy breathes life into worship
Harry Farley explores the bizarre, stark but powerful nature of the Anglican imposition of ashes service.
What can we learn from Elijah? #3: God doesn't need convincing
Elijah's encounter with the prophets of Baal teaches us the power of grace over works.