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Ann Widdecombe: Gen Z’s return to faith is no surprise
Ann Widdecombe, former MP and long-standing Christian voice in public life, believes the apparent resurgence of interest in Christianity among Britain’s youth is not as unexpected as it seems.
Despite frustrations, few pastors leave pulpit annually - study
Though record levels of pastors, including more than half in mainline Protestant churches, seriously considered leaving full-time ministry during the COVID-19 pandemic, only about 1% of them have been leaving ministry work annually in the last decade, a new Lifeway Research study finds.
Michael Tait confesses to cocaine use, inappropriate conduct with men
Michael Tait, the former lead singer of Christian rock band Newsboys and member of Grammy-winning group DC Talk, publicly confessed Tuesday to a history of "reckless and destructive behaviour," including drug and alcohol abuse and unwanted sexual conduct involving men.
Nigerian Bishop urges prayer for priest kidnapped by Islamists
Islamists have kidnapped 15 religious ministers this year already, and tragically two of them have been killed.
CofE commits £416m to spreading Gospel
The CofE hopes to maintain its four solid years of attendance growth.
The ‘jolly vicar’ of Kuwait
A long way from his bishop in Nicosia or his archdeacon in Bahrain, Michael’s ministry was a lonely one.
What does a welcoming church really look like?
Let our welcome be a doorway to salvation. Let’s be the kind of Church that welcomes like Christ.
Poll shows little support for decriminalising abortion
Abortion is at least three times more common than most people think
Canterbury diocese outlines what it wants in next Archbishop of Canterbury
The job advert is live following Justin Welby's departure.
Lord's Prayer is better known than Star Wars, research finds
Those concerned that popular culture is eclipsing the gospel of Christ, can rest somewhat easy, after it emerged that the Lord’s Prayer is marginally more well known than a greeting from the Star Wars universe.
Over 1,000 doctors sign letter against assisted suicide
Over a thousand doctors have come out strongly against the assisted suicide bill being considered for England and Wales.
What was Whit Monday and why was it important?
The day after Pentecost Sunday is called Whit Monday and it played an important part in culture. This is the story …
What does the Bible say about the Holy Spirit?
Pentecost is the perfect time to pause and reflect on the Holy Spirit, perhaps the most mysterious Person of the Triune God. Many Christians, even seasoned theologians, admit some difficulty in fully explaining who He is.
UK debt crisis fuelling epidemic of loneliness, fear and social withdrawal, warns charity
A new report from Christians Against Poverty (CAP), No Time to Lose, has sounded the alarm on a hidden crisis in the UK - one where financial debt and poverty are trapping millions in a cycle of isolation, mental distress, and fear.
The three symbols of the Holy Spirit in the Bible and what they mean
There are three common symbols of the Holy Spirit which are wind, fire, and the dove. This is the story …
What is Pentecost Sunday and why do churches mark it?
Pentecost is often called the birthday of the Church but why is that? This is the story …