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The fall of the Berlin Wall: what it meant for Christians 30 years ago
The fall of the Berlin Wall: what it meant for Christians 30 years ago

On 9 November 1989, the Berlin Wall, the most visible symbol of the division between East and West, was dismantled as people asserted their longing for freedom. What did it mean for Christians on the eastern side of the wall?

Is the church ready for an urban future?
Is the church ready for an urban future?

With more and more of the global population living in cities, the Church needs to be ready to respond to the many challenges being thrown up by our increasingly urbanised world, the World Evangelical Alliance has heard.

World Evangelical Alliance eyes ambitious global expansion
World Evangelical Alliance eyes ambitious global expansion

The Secretary General of the World Evangelical Alliance has said that the organisation will be "aggressive" in creating new national alliances around the world.

A new Bible-based resource to help UK churches effectively communicate the Gospel
A new Bible-based resource to help UK churches effectively communicate the Gospel

Lumino has been created by the Bible Society to help local churches understand attitudes towards the Bible within their local communities and be effective communicators of the Gospel message.

Francis Chan is moving to Asia next year to be a missionary
Francis Chan is moving to Asia next year to be a missionary

Pastor and evangelist Francis Chan will be packing his bags and moving to Asia next February to become a full-time missionary to the region.

World Evangelical Alliance General Assembly opens with call to Christians to finish the Great Commission
World Evangelical Alliance General Assembly opens with call to Christians to finish the Great Commission

Evangelicals from over 90 countries have gathered near Jakarta, Indonesia, for the World Evangelical Alliance's General Assembly.

Christian comedian John Crist accused of sexual misconduct
Christian comedian John Crist accused of sexual misconduct

Christian comedian John Crist has been accused of sexual misconduct and having sexual relationships with married women.

Kim Kardashian says she wants to honour husband Kanye West's 'beautiful' Christian faith journey

Kim Kardashian has said she is ready to compromise with husband Kanye West and his altered approach to parenting after his conversion to Christianity.

Most Brits don't believe the Bible is relevant to their own lives
Most Brits don't believe the Bible is relevant to their own lives

In the survey of nearly 20,000 adults, only 18% said that the Bible was "relevant to them personally".

Growing insecurity threatens fresh exodus of Christians from Iraq

Insecurity in Syria and Baghdad causing remaining Christians to 'lose hope'.

'I Kissed Dating Goodbye' author Joshua Harris says he 'excommunicated' himself
'I Kissed Dating Goodbye' author Joshua Harris says he 'excommunicated' himself

Joshua Harris has opened up about his changing beliefs in his first interview since his shock announcement that he no longer considers himself a Christian.

Sudan says it will return confiscated property to Christians

Minister of Religious Affairs Nasr al-Din Mufreh said that Christians and people of other beliefs are free to practice their faith in Sudan.

Proposed Northern Ireland abortion regulations 'deeply concerning', says evangelical body
Proposed Northern Ireland abortion regulations 'deeply concerning', says evangelical body

The Evangelical Alliance Northern Ireland has called the proposed regulatory framework for abortion in Northern Ireland the "worst of all worlds".

Paula White says Donald Trump wanted to build her a megachurch 'house of God'
Paula White says Donald Trump wanted to build her a megachurch 'house of God'

Televangelist Paula White has claimed that President Donald Trump wanted to build her a megachurch where she could lead thousands of worshippers.

US pastor stranded in India after arrest on declarations charge
US pastor stranded in India after arrest on declarations charge

A US pastor attending a Sunday School conference in India is stranded in the country after he was arrested for failing to report money he was carrying.

Pastor James MacDonald formally disqualified by Harvest Bible Chapel
Pastor James MacDonald formally disqualified by Harvest Bible Chapel

Harvest Bible Chapel elders have formally disqualified their founding pastor, James MacDonald, from ministry, reasoning that his actions have not met Scriptural requirements to be an elder.