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Meeting the needs of older people in our churches and beyond
Meeting the needs of older people in our churches and beyond

Many churches employ children's workers or youth leaders – but how many have appointed people to minister specifically to the older people in their congregation and beyond?

Street preacher vindicated after court finds no evidence of wrongdoing
Street preacher vindicated after court finds no evidence of wrongdoing

A London court has thrown out a case against a Christian street preacher who was falsely accused of threatening to stab non-believers.

'Things are getting very bad,' says American street preacher arrested in the UK
'Things are getting very bad,' says American street preacher arrested in the UK

An American street preacher has spoken of his concerns for the free speech of Christians in the UK following his recent arrest.

BBC tweet on 'age-appropriate porn' for young people sparks backlash
BBC tweet on 'age-appropriate porn' for young people sparks backlash

The BBC has stunned social media users with a tweet asking whether "age-appropriate porn" for teenagers is a good idea.

Only a third of MPs support legalising assisted suicide - poll
Only a third of MPs support legalising assisted suicide - poll

YouGov found that overall only 35% support allowing "doctors to assist in the suicide of someone suffering from a terminal illness".

There\'s a religious revival going on in China – under the constant watch of the Communist Party
There's a religious revival going on in China – under the constant watch of the Communist Party

As part of major reforms and a loosening of social controls, initiated in the late 1970s, the Chinese Communist Party has slowly accepted a range of behaviors and traditions that fulfill religious needs or provide spiritual outlets. But there are caveats and restrictions.

Evidence uncovered of earthquake mentioned in the Bible
Evidence uncovered of earthquake mentioned in the Bible

Archaeologists have found evidence of an earthquake that occurred during the period of the Kingdom of Judah and which is recorded in the Bible.

Christians call for urgent intervention to stem killings in Nigeria
Christians call for urgent intervention to stem killings in Nigeria

The president of the Evangelical Church Winning (ECWA), Rev Dr Stephen Baba Panya, compared the violence in Irigwe, Plateau State, to a "genocide".

RZIM's donors file suit after Ravi Zacharias scandal
RZIM's donors file suit after Ravi Zacharias scandal

Donors to Ravi Zacharias International Ministries are reportedly looking to the courts to help them get their money back.

Over half a million raised for family after pastor's wife and mum-of-5 takes her own life
Over half a million raised for family after pastor's wife and mum-of-5 takes her own life

Over $500,000 has been raised for the husband and five young children of Paige Hilken, a 28-year-old pastor's wife who tragically took her own life last weekend.

Police charges are a 'shock', says Hillsong's Brian Houston
Police charges are a 'shock', says Hillsong's Brian Houston

Hillsong Senior Pastor Brian Houston has expressed his "shock" at police charges for allegedly "concealing child sex offences" committed by his late father Frank Houston.

English patriotism shouldn't be taboo - Archbishop
English patriotism shouldn't be taboo - Archbishop

The Archbishop of York has said London's "metropolitan elite" are wrong to look down on other parts of England and English patriotism.

Christian police officer loses religious discrimination claim
Christian police officer loses religious discrimination claim

A former police officer who claimed he was mocked by colleagues over his Christian faith has lost a religious discrimination claim.

Trafficking victims need more tailored support - CARE
Trafficking victims need more tailored support - CARE

The warning from the Christian advocacy group follows the release of government figures showing a staggering 750% increase in human trafficking cases in Northern Ireland in the last eight years.

Court says child can live with mother who favours gender transition
Court says child can live with mother who favours gender transition

A Texas court has granted custody of a young child to the mother who supports medical transition in contrast to the wishes of the father.