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When ministers crack: Why telling your church what you think of them might not be the best idea
When ministers crack: Why telling your church what you think of them might not be the best idea

Church, the old quip goes, would be alright if it weren't for Christians.

Church of England 'deeply concerned' by new figures showing thousands plunged into poverty
Church of England 'deeply concerned' by new figures showing thousands plunged into poverty

The Church of England has said it is 'deeply concerned' by stark new analysis showing that thousands of children and older people have been plunged into poverty in the past four years, and warned that 'worse is to come'.

'Jesus is totally into second chancers': Perry Noble launches new church on Facebook
'Jesus is totally into second chancers': Perry Noble launches new church on Facebook

Perry Noble, the ousted former leader of NewSpring Church in South Carolina, yesterday officially launched his new Second Chance Church with a sermon delivered not from a pulpit or before a crowd but via video on Facebook.

Months after deadly Palm Sunday attack, Egypt's St George's church re-opens

The Mar Girgis (St George) Church in Tanta, Egypt was inaugurated at the weekend after renovations were completed, months after the church was blown up during a Palm Sunday prayer service amid a wave of terrorist attacks.

Ravi Zacharias denies 'grooming' accusations: 'I have learned a difficult and painful lesson'
Ravi Zacharias denies 'grooming' accusations: 'I have learned a difficult and painful lesson'

Ravi Zacharias is being forced to defend himself over allegations around a lawsuit involving a married woman who sent him nude pictures and against claims he misled supporters by exaggerating about his academic achievements.

In time for Christmas, 700 World Vision teddy bears arrive for refugee children in Uganda
In time for Christmas, 700 World Vision teddy bears arrive for refugee children in Uganda

A motley crew of 700 British teddy bears have brought a touch of Christmas joy to refugee children in northern Uganda, where thousands of children continue to cross the border from war-torn South Sudan.

Number of 'punchbag' clergy joining Unite trade union on the rise
Number of 'punchbag' clergy joining Unite trade union on the rise

The Unite trade union has seen a surge in religious ministers joining its faith workers division in the past year, amid claims of increased stress among clergy.

Rival Anglican church ordains new clergy in challenge to Justin Welby
Rival Anglican church ordains new clergy in challenge to Justin Welby

The Archbishop of Canterbury faces a new threat to his authority this week with a breakaway Anglican church in England ordaining nine ministers for the first time.

Trump warned of violence spike if Jerusalem recognised as Israel's capital
Trump warned of violence spike if Jerusalem recognised as Israel's capital

Any move by the United States to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital would fuel extremism and violence, Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit said on Saturday.

Pope Francis defends not mentioning 'Rohingya' in Myanmar
Pope Francis defends not mentioning 'Rohingya' in Myanmar

Pope Francis has defended his strategy of avoiding the term 'Rohingya' in Myanmar, saying he believed he got his message across to both the civilian and military leadership without shutting down dialogue.

Trump: Flynn's dealings with Russia were lawful

Donald Trump insisted actions by former national security adviser Michael Flynn during the presidential transition were lawful, and that he had had to fire him because Flynn had lied to the FBI and the vice president.

Is it ok for married Christians to be close friends with someone of the opposite sex?
Is it ok for married Christians to be close friends with someone of the opposite sex?

Here's why married men and women should not have close friends from someone of the opposite sex.

3 things you can do if you are struggling in your prayer life
3 things you can do if you are struggling in your prayer life

A Christian is only as strong as his prayer life.

3 good you can only experience by participating in the Body of Christ
3 good you can only experience by participating in the Body of Christ

Here are some good things that we can experience or have only by participating in the Body of Christ.

3 things we need to be Christ-like in our serving
3 things we need to be Christ-like in our serving

The Lord Jesus Himself, though He was and is God, chose to serve in love.

4 tips to avoiding Christmas-related stress
4 tips to avoiding Christmas-related stress

Celebrating the birth of Jesus can be blurred by everything that's not important.