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Independent review launched into links between New Wine and Mike Pilavachi
Independent review launched into links between New Wine and Mike Pilavachi

An independent review is to be carried out into whether there are any links between allegations against Soul Survivor founder Mike Pilavachi and New Wine.

Islamist Nigerian militants press attacks against Christians to foment religious war
Islamist Nigerian militants press attacks against Christians to foment religious war

"The terrorists are determined to kill every Christian in the region, and this is making us live in fear because we have already lost our loved ones."

Scotland: silent prayer deemed 'unacceptable' in hearing on world\'s most extreme abortion buffer zone law
Scotland: silent prayer deemed 'unacceptable' in hearing on world's most extreme abortion buffer zone law

The Scottish Parliament has begun hearing evidence on a Bill which, if it becomes law, will introduce the world's most extreme buffer zone law in Scotland.

YWAM co-founder 'reeling' from death of missionaries in bus crash
YWAM co-founder 'reeling' from death of missionaries in bus crash

"In these days, tears are being poured out across the world by individuals, families and YWAMers worldwide," said Darlene Cunningham.

Half of Northern Irish identify as practising Christians
Half of Northern Irish identify as practising Christians

A survey by the Evangelical Alliance has revealed that Northern Ireland is home to many practising Christians, including many evangelicals.

Richard Cunningham resigns as head of UCCF after 20 years
Richard Cunningham resigns as head of UCCF after 20 years

Richard Cunningham is to step down after 20 years as national director of the Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship (UCCF).

Police admit restrictions on pastor's street preaching were 'disproportionate'
Police admit restrictions on pastor's street preaching were 'disproportionate'

Avon and Somerset Police have conceded that attempts to stop a pastor from commenting publicly on other religions while street preaching were "disproportionate".

The little known story of the first Anglican female preachers
The little known story of the first Anglican female preachers

The Church of England first appointed female preachers during the First World War. This is the story ...

Calls for prayer after deadly Burkina Faso church attack
Calls for prayer after deadly Burkina Faso church attack

There have been appeals for prayer after 15 Christians were killed in an attack during a church service in Burkina Faso on Sunday.

Christian councillor exonerated after investigation into Pride tweet
Christian councillor exonerated after investigation into Pride tweet

A tweet by a Christian councillor criticising the Pride movement is not homophobic, the Conservative Party has concluded after a six month investigation.

MPs to vote on lowering abortion time limit
MPs to vote on lowering abortion time limit

MPs are being urged to vote in favour of lowering the abortion time limit from 24 weeks to 22 in light of improved survival rates for premature babies.

Burkina Faso church attack leaves at least 15 dead
Burkina Faso church attack leaves at least 15 dead

At least 15 people have been reported dead after an attack on a Catholic church in Burkina Faso on Sunday.

11 YWAM missionaries reported dead in Tanzania bus crash
11 YWAM missionaries reported dead in Tanzania bus crash

Eleven missionaries with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) died in a tragic traffic accident on Saturday near Arusha, Tanzania. The incident, involving multiple vehicles, also claimed the lives of several others, including the bus driver.

Church of England General Synod debates safeguarding next steps
Church of England General Synod debates safeguarding next steps

Divisions have surfaced at the General Synod meeting in Westminster over the urgency of bringing forward legislation on independent safeguarding for the Church of England.

Church of England is 'standing on the brink of a precipice'
Church of England is 'standing on the brink of a precipice'

As the General Synod of the Church of England gathered once again in London on Friday, Rev Ian Paul, a member of the Archbishops' Council challenged the agenda in forceful terms.

Unimaginable suffering and clergy under pressure after two years of war in Ukraine
Unimaginable suffering and clergy under pressure after two years of war in Ukraine

Two years after Russia invaded Ukraine, families in the country are desperate and looking to the Church for support, putting clergy under huge pressure.