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Willow Creek names David Dummitt as successor to scandal-hit founder Bill Hybels
David Dummitt has been named as the new senior pastor of Willow Creek Community Church, replacing its founder Bill Hybels, who resigned in 2018 over sexual misconduct allegations.
As coronavirus keeps people at home, Bible app reports increase in engagement
With churches closed and people forced to stay at home because of coronavirus, more people are turning to the Bible, new figures from YouVersion suggest.
Netflix cancels Messiah series; No season 2 for Mark Burnett produced show
Netflix has cancelled its 'Messiah' series, confirming that there will be no Season 2 of the show, which was produced by Mark Burnett and Roma Downey.
Church pastor dies from coronavirus after disobeying social distancing order
A Virginia pastor has died from coronavirus after defying the state's social distancing order. His wife and family members have also tested positive for Covid-19.
More people shunning traditional church wedding, latest figures show
Fewer people are opting to make their relationship official with a traditional church wedding, latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show.
Christian woman released from prison during Covid-19 outbreak is free for good
A Christian woman temporarily released from prison in Iran because of the coronavirus pandemic has been told she does not need to return to jail.
Archbishop, comedian Miranda Hart get behind mental health app
The Archbishop of Canterbury and comedian Miranda Hart have endorsed a new mental health app that helps to build a support network around people who may be struggling.
Family move into caravan in their front garden to enjoy full Christian festival experience
One family in Aylesbury decided to go the extra step to enjoy Spring Harvest's online conference by moving into a caravan parked in their front garden for the week.
Vicar bikes around neighbourhood with mic and loudspeakers to share Gospel during lockdown
A London vicar is biking around his neighbourhood with a microphone and loudspeakers to bring mobile church services to people confined to their homes because of the coronavirus lockdown.
Over 50,000 people sign petition calling for National Day of Prayer over coronavirus
Over 50,000 people have signed a petition asking Boris Johnson to call the nation to prayer in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Cardinal George Pell facing fresh allegation of child abuse - report
An Australian newspaper has claimed that police are investigating Cardinal George Pell over a fresh allegation of child sexual abuse.
Andrea Bocelli says he wanted stirring Easter Sunday concert to be 'only a prayer' and not an exhibition
The classical singer said he wanted his viral concert from the Duomo cathedral in Milan to be "only a prayer".
Churches should obey those in authority, says Franklin Graham
Franklin Graham has waded into the row over whether churches should be forced to close because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Chancellor called to cancel poorest countries' debt during coronavirus pandemic
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is being urged to cancel debt repayments by the world's poorest countries during the coronavirus pandemic.
Looting fears prompt churches to move treasures to Tower of London
Precious objects from London churches have been moved to the Tower of London for safekeeping during the coronavirus lockdown.
Pastor and 10-year-old churchgoer killed in attack on Christians
Matthew Tagwai, 34, leaves behind his pregnant wife and two children.