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Colombian tribal couple share their faith even after losing jobs and receiving death threats
"We are preaching from one end to the other in this area. I feel strengthened, I'm alive."

24/7 Prayer International CEO suspended
The board of 24-7 Prayer International has suspended CEO Mike Andrea following "serious allegations of historic misconduct".

Growth plans are not about 'one way of being Church replacing another', says Archbishop of York
The Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell has admitted to the General Synod that his vision for "a mixed ecology" Church has not been "clearly presented" and has "caused nervousness".

Franklin Graham's UK tour to go ahead in 2022
Franklin Graham's UK tour is back on after being delayed due to the pandemic and legal challenges against venues that cancelled his events.

Liverpool Cathedral has 'robust processes' in place for asylum seekers showing interest in Christianity
Liverpool Cathedral has defended its work with asylum seekers after coming under fire because of its connection with the Poppy Day bomber.

Church called to 'love without discrimination' after questions raised over bomber's Christian conversion
"The Church will always report those who seek to abuse the system and cause harm to the relevant authority, and would never offer its most precious and sacred gift of baptism to those it believes do not truly desire it or understand the responsibilities of receiving it."

Churches are 'easy targets for criminals'
More than 4,000 crimes were committed at churches and religious premises across the UK over the past year.

'Saving the parish' and church planting must go hand in hand - Archbishop
"To save the parish does not mean to stop church planting. To church plant does not mean abandoning the parish," the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.

Gospel 'has brought hope' during the pandemic, says Queen
The Queen missed the inaugural meeting of the newly-elected Synod for the first time in her 69-year reign due to medical advice that she should rest.

London church leaders challenged with call to holiness
Over 1,000 church leaders from across London gathered near the O2 in London on Monday to think afresh about the call to evangelism.

Liverpool suicide bomber was confirmed in 2017
The suicide bomber in an attack outside a Liverpool hospital on Remembrance Sunday was confirmed as a Christian in 2017, according to media reports.

New toolkit measures effectiveness of interfaith community projects
"Some of the grassroots organisations do fantastic work, but they are busy doing the work, rather than understanding that there needs to be more of a strategic outlook."

After COP26 failures, rich nations must accelerate climate action, say Christians
The end of the COP26 climate summit has been met with mixed feelings from Christians after it fell short on funding and carbon emissions pledges.

Prayers after Remembrance Sunday explosion
Three men have been arrested under the Terrorism Act over the fatal blast outside Liverpool Women's Hospital.

Carl Lentz's wife says cheating scandal left her with depression, anxiety and PTSD
Laura Lentz said the fallout of the scandal left her with such bad depression that she struggled to get out of bed some days.

MPs decry abduction, rape and forced conversion of Christian women
SNP MP Dr Lisa Cameron called the problem "a stain on the conscience of the international community".