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After 12 years without a church, Coptic villagers start to rebuild again
A Coptic Christian community in an Egyptian village is building a new church 12 years after the previous one was closed.
New Discipleship Explored resource filmed by award-winning director across 7 continents
A new version of Discipleship Explored, a resource from Christianity Explored Ministries, is to be launched in March on the tenth anniversary of the first edition.
Church in Kyrgyzstan set on fire 'by those who don't want Christianity in Muslim country'
A Baptist community in eastern Kyrgyzstan fears for its safety, with its 40 Kyrgyz and Russian members searching for a new place of worship, after unknown attackers set its church building on fire, World Watch Monitor (WWM) reported.
When hate goes viral: 3 ways Christians can respond
The man who's collapsed is a Christian and the doctor who responds is a Muslim â and he accordingly refuses to treat the unfortunate patient.
Church of England lays claim to minerals under vast areas of privately owned land
The Church of England has laid claim to minerals under privately owned land covering an area the size of the Lake District, including in regions that have been earmarked for fracking, according to The Times.
The most difficult column I've ever written
I'll admit it: I have struggled with this latest article in our fortnightly series 'The Rough Guide to Discipleship'.
US Bishops condemn Trump's 'heartbreaking' move to expel 200,000 Salvadorans
US Bishops have spoken out against the 'heartbreaking' decision by the Department of Homeland Security under Donald Trump to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nearly 200,000 Salvadoran migrants, leaving the future for their 192,000 US citizen children in question.
Battle between Pope Francis and conservatives rages on over Communion for the divorced and remarried
The battle between Pope Francis and conservative Catholics over Communion for the divorced and remarried continued this week when another bishop signed a statement reaffirming traditional Church teaching on the issue and endorsed by five other bishops and a Cardinal.
Andy Savage scandal: Now a Texas church leader is investigated for seeking to silence victim
A church leader in Texas has been put on leave of absence and is under investigation after it was alleged that he told a 17-year-old girl 'not to mention' being sexually assaulted 20 years ago by the senior pastor Andy Savage.
Dry Januaries are a spiritual discipline. But God used another way to help me after a difficult Christmas
Life can feel lonely and disappointing if things do not go as hoped for over Christmas and New Year.
Scottish Episcopal Church slams rebel clergy's revolt over controversial appointment
The Scottish Episcopal Church has hit back strongly at rebel clergy who protested at the appointment of their new bishop.
Head of Russian Orthodox Church praises Russian intervention in Syria which 'protected Christians'
The head of the Russian Orthodox Church has praised the Russian military intervention in Syria which he says was designed 'to protect the Christian minority' there from persecution and killings by Islamists.
Cabinet reshuffle: Why Justine Greening's departure could be good news for faith schools
Justine Greening's departure as education secretary and Damian Hinds' appointment could represent a significant shift for faith schools in the UK, particularly Catholic schools.
John Worboys and God: How the Church works in Britain's prisons
Why John Worboys becoming a Christian is not as unlikely as it might seem.
Vicar found guilty of spiritually abusing teenage boy
A vicar in Oxfordshire has been convicted by the Church of England of spiritually abusing a teenage boy, in what is thought to be the first judgment of its kind, the Church Times reported.
How to recognise spiritual abuse: 8 warning signs for churches
Often it's church leaders who abuse, or people with influence in the church. And it's not all one-sided â church leaders can be abused too.