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'Mother church' of Vineyard USA splits from denomination
In a move that has "grieved" Vineyard USA, Vineyard Anaheim, the "mother church" of the movement, has announced that it is officially disassociating from the charismatic denomination.
Black Christians call for investigation into racism over treatment of Child Q
The leading black Christian body in the UK has expressed its "shock and deeply felt outrage" over the treatment of a 15-year-old black schoolgirl who was strip searched by police.
Australian PM 'disappointed and shocked' over Brian Houston resignation
Australia's Christian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said it is "entirely appropriate" that Brian Houston has stepped down from Hillsong over alleged inappropriate behaviour.
David Amess murder suspect pretended to be interested in Christianity, court told
The man accused of murdering Sir David Amess faked an interest in Christianity in order to meet the MP, a court has been told.
Christians asked to pray for end to war in Ukraine
Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI) is asking Christians to come together in prayer for an end to the war in Ukraine.
Child marriage and the race to stop 'I do'
Up to 10 million more girls will be at risk of child marriage over the next decade because of the COVID-19 pandemic. To raise awareness, four teenage girls from different countries dressed in bridal finery in a staged wedding to boldly proclaim the dangers of child marriage. Learn why and how to prevent girls like them from saying, 'I do', too soon.
Spring Statement disappoints Christians
The Chancellor's Spring Statement does not go far enough to support struggling Brits living on the sharp end of the cost of living crisis, Christian charities have warned.
Boris Johnson says biology is 'overwhelmingly important'
The Prime Minister has waded into the transgender debate by coming out on the side of biology.
Brian Houston's family stand by him after resignation from Hillsong
The wife of Brian Houston has said she will "forever" stand by her husband after his resignation this week as Hillsong Global Senior Pastor.
Americans are leaving church and most aren't coming back - report
"Without robust religious experiences to draw on, Americans feel less connected to the traditions and beliefs of their parents' faith."
Hillsong's Atlanta pastor quits over scandals
The pastor of Hillsong's Atlanta, Georgia, church has announced he is stepping down in the wake of successive scandals in the Australia-based denomination.
Study: More congregations in the US are reopening but attendance remains flat
In churches across the US, there has been little or no rise in the number of people attending in-person religious services over the past six months.
Anti-woke preachers Voddie Baucham and Tom Ascol to be nominated as SBC leaders
Two Baptist preachers known for their claims that the nation's largest Protestant denomination is becoming too liberal will be nominated for top roles in the Southern Baptist Convention.
24-7 Prayer CEO asked to resign after independent investigation upheld concerns
An independent investigation identified "areas of conduct within the local church context which fell below the standard expected of a senior Christian leader".
Hillsong founder Brian Houston resigns after investigations into conduct
Brian Houston has formally resigned as Global Senior Pastor of Hillsong Church after an internal investigation found he had "breached the Hillsong Pastor's Code of Conduct".
Top tips to ease the burden of living on a tighter budget
There are two very simple principles to make your money go further.